News Summary
The Gaylord Palms Resort in Central Florida is hosting the DC Summer event, a collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, until September 1. The event features interactive experiences such as the DC Super Hero Academy and various themed activities, including crafts, scavenger hunts, and character dining. Guests can enjoy poolside activities and the thrilling Battle for Justice Light Show, all while meeting their favorite DC characters. This unique event is open to visitors and fans of all ages, making it a must-see attraction in Orlando this summer.
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Central Florida is currently buzzing with excitement as the Gaylord Palms Resort hosts a special event known as DC Summer, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences. This multifaceted event will run until September 1, 2023, offering a wide range of activities that cater to both hotel guests and other visitors, showcasing the beloved characters from the DC Comics universe.
Highlights of DC Summer at Gaylord Palms
One of the central attractions of the DC Summer event is the “DC Super Hero Academy,” a live show that invites participants to enjoy a “choose your own adventure” experience. This interactive performance features various superheroes appearing each day, allowing attendees to personalize their adventure with different characters.
Visitors can also engage in the DC Super Hero Craft Zone, where they can create take-home diamond art mosaic pieces. For those looking for a challenge, the Revenge of the Riddler Scavenger Hunt offers puzzles throughout the resort, keeping eager adventurers entertained. Dining options include the Hall of Justice Character Dining, which features in-person appearances by iconic heroes like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman.
Throughout the resort, guests may see superheroes patrolling the grounds, adding to the immersive experience of the event by ensuring the safety of the area from villains. The resort will also host themed poolside activities, alongside select movie screenings from the main pool area on certain nights. Exciting food and drink options will be available as well, including specialty Icee drinks named Amazonian Freeze and Metropolis Chill, with the added benefit of a secret menu item for patrons who mention the word “superhero.”
The day’s festivities conclude with the spectacular “Battle for Justice Light Show”, held in the Gaylord Palms atrium. This enchanting display features a 10-minute soundtrack that includes iconic heroes and villains such as Cheetah and Green Lantern.
Accessibility and Additional Offerings
Participation in the DC Summer event does not require a hotel reservation, although some activities may involve fees. For those who want to make the most of their visit, Gaylord Palms offers a special room package which includes a DC Super Hero Supply Pack filled with fun items such as an autograph book, projector pen, superhero cape, and more.
Related Attractions in Central Florida
The excitement extends beyond Gaylord Palms. The Orlando Science Center is presenting “DC Super Heroes: Discover Your Superpowers,” until September 7. This exhibition, created by the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, educates visitors about teamwork and problem-solving through interactive challenges related to DC characters, enabling participants to face off against villains like the Joker and Cheetah. Admission to the Orlando Science Center includes access to all activities associated with this DC-themed exhibit.
Madame Tussauds Orlando is also getting into the spirit of DC Summer with its “Justice League: A Call for Heroes” zone, featuring life-sized figures of DC superheroes. Visitors can engage in a variety of fun activities, from controlling the Bat-Signal to assisting Superman in preventing a helicopter crash.
Expansion of DC Summer Events
Beyond Florida, Gaylord Hotels have plans to extend the DC Summer events to several other states, including Texas, Colorado, and Tennessee. Throughout these locations, fans can anticipate exclusive merchandise at pop-up retail stores during the event, along with the exciting Universe of Light attraction that will showcase 40 heroes and villains through glowing handcrafted lanterns—marking the first-ever DC-themed lantern show in the United States.
With a myriad of activities centered around DC Comics characters, these events promise to be a summer highlight for superheroes and fans alike in Central Florida.
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Additional Resources
- Orlando Sentinel: DC Superheroes
- WFTV: DC Super Heroes Take Over
- Attractions Magazine: DC Summer at Gaylord Hotels
- Google Search: DC Superheroes
- Encyclopedia Britannica: DC Comics
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