If your kids dream of teaming up with Batman, dining alongside Wonder Woman, or helping solve riddles with the Justice League, then this summer’s newest adventure in Nashville is for you. Starting May 23 through September 1, 2025 (weekends only), families can dive into a world of capes, courage, and comic book legends during DC Summer at Gaylord Opryland Resort. Gaylord is already a hit with my family! But this is a whole new level of fun!

This one-of-a-kind experience, created in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, transforms the resort into a full-blown superhero universe. From check-in to check-out, every moment is powered by DC magic. Whether your family roots for heroes or has a soft spot for villains, this getaway is designed to bring out your own inner superpowers.

What to Expect

DC Summer offers a blend of free and ticketed experiences for overnight guests, and there’s something for every age and fan level. Here are just a few highlights:

• Super Hero’s Mission Checklist: Kids receive a hero badge and a mission checklist at check-in. Complete the adventures around the resort and earn a Super Hero Certificate at checkout!
• Revenge of The Riddler Scavenger Hunt: Team up with the Justice League to crack codes and outwit The Riddler.
• DC Super Hero Craft Zone: Get crafty and let your little one’s origin story come to life through creative hands-on fun.
• Hall of Justice Character Dining: Fuel up with a heroic breakfast while Wonder Woman, Batman, and Superman drop by for high-fives and photos.
• Secret Menu & Super Snacks: Say the magic codeword and gain access to a hidden menu of themed treats and drinks—because saving the world works up an appetite!
• Live Shows, Light Shows, and Super Sightings: Watch the skies come alive with an epic nighttime “Battle for Justice” light show, join interactive superhero training at the DC Super Hero Academy Live Show, and catch your favorite heroes wandering the resort for surprise selfies.
• Super Hero Splash & Movie Nights: Dance to DJ beats by the pool, play games, and end the day with DC movie nights under the stars at SoundWaves.

Legends in the Making

The DC Summer Legends in the Making Package includes a one-night stay (Fridays or Saturdays), scavenger hunt booklet, a $75 resort credit, and a DC Super Hero Supply Pack—complete with cape, autograph book, and more. Additional experiences like the character dining and academy show are available à la carte.

Cool Down with SoundWaves

My family has been fortunate to visit several waterparks over the years and I can say without a doubt that SoundWaves is our family’s favorite. It simply has a different vibe than others plus we absolutely love the lighting and cleanliness of the park. Book a SoundWaves Experience Package and enjoy access to Gaylord Opryland’s upscale water attraction. It’s a music-meets-splash adventure filled with wave pools, thrill slides, lazy and rapid rivers, a FlowRider® surf simulator, and even adult-only pools. With both indoor and outdoor areas, SoundWaves is a hit no matter the weather. My family has been fortunate to visit several waterparks over the years and I can say without a doubt that SoundWaves is our family’s favorite. It simply has a different vibe than others plus we absolutely love the lighting and cleanliness of the park.

Plan Your Trip:

DC Summer runs weekends only from May 23 to Sept. 1, 2025 at Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee. Book your package or individual event tickets at www.GaylordHotels.com/DCSummer

Want SoundWaves too? Visit SoundWavesGO.com for upgrade options.

Whether your family is full of comic book fanatics or just looking for something new and unforgettable, DC Summer at Gaylord Opryland is a super-powered getaway you won’t want to miss. Capes are optional. But strongly encouraged.