Epic Showdowns and Electrifying Nights Await at DC Heroes and Villains Fest at Magic Mountain
📅 Fridays & Saturdays | June 20 – July 26
⌚ 5PM – Close
📍 Magic Mountain
This summer, the battle for Gotham City begins — and you are invited to take sides. DC Heroes and Villains Fest takes over Magic Mountain every Friday and Saturday night from June 20 through July 26, transforming the DC Universe area into an all-out showdown of legendary proportions.
Get ready to suit up, strike a pose, and pick your allegiance. Whether you fight for justice alongside the JUSTICE LEAGUE™ or prefer to stir up a little chaos with THE JOKER™ and his wicked crew, there’s a place for you in this epic summer celebration.
Meet the Heroes. Dodge the Villains.
DC Heroes and Villains Fest starts at 5 PM and comes alive with meet-and-greets and roaming character appearances. Super Hero fans can look forward to epic meet-and-greets with BATMAN™, WONDER WOMAN™, SUPERMAN™, SUPERGIRL™, and BATGIRL™. Snap a photo, strike your best heroic pose, and let your inner champion shine.
At the same time, THE JOKER™, HARLEY QUINN™, and CATWOMAN™ are on the loose, stirring up chaos and keeping everyone on their toes. Watch out as these iconic villains make their presence known with mischievous energy and surprise interactions.
Keep your camera ready throughout the evening. There are tons of themed photo ops across the area where you can choose your side, create lasting memories, and become part of the story — whether you stand with the Justice League or lean into a little mischief.
Live Shows, Dance Battles & Festival Activities
DC Heroes & Villains Fest is bigger and bolder than ever — packed with high-energy shows, dance parties, and unforgettable moments.
Here’s your guide to every performance happening throughout the night:
- DC Heroes Bash: A musical cavalcade to welcome BATMAN™, SUPERMAN™, and WONDER WOMAN™, leading into the evening’s festivities.
- Heroes Fest Opening Ceremony: A dramatic statue dedication at the Festival Stage that quickly takes a turn when villains try to take over Gotham City.
- The JOKER’s Dance Party: Mixtape Edition: A music mashup celebration hosted by MC Hi-Jinx, with surprise visits from THE JOKER™ himself.
- Harley Quinn & The Hyenas: Howl Like a Beast!: HARLEY QUINN™ and her crew deliver a punk-infused musical performance.
- MC Hi-Jinx’s Midway Madness: Heroes Reign: Interactive hero-themed games and contests hosted by the ever-entertaining MC Hi-Jinx.
- The JOKER’s Dance Party: Totally 80’s: A retro dance party with all the hits from the most radical decade.
- Catwoman Purrr-petrators A-Go-Go: CATWOMAN™ and her gang turn up the glam in a swingin’ tribute to the 1960s.
- MC Hi-Jinx’s Midway Madness: Villains Revolt: A round of games and laughs inspired by Gotham’s most mischievous minds.
- The JOKER’s Dance Party: Da Bomb 90’s: Dance to the best of the ’90s as THE JOKER™ tries to recruit new villainous allies.
- Gotham City’s Superhero for a Day: Join your favorite heroes at the Festival Stage for a heartwarming meet-and-greet moment.
- MC Hi-Jinx’s Midway Madness: Heroes & Villains Mash-Up: The final Midway Madness showdown where heroes and villains collide in one last round of fun.
- The JOKER’s Dance Party: Noughties, Teenies, and In-Betweenies: Party through the 2000s and beyond as the festival nears its grand finale.
- Harley Quinn & The Hyenas: Descent to the Underworld: HARLEY and her crew return with a final musical number that goes full chaos mode.
- Superhero Smackdown: The ultimate finale! A live-action street battle where heroes and villains face off in an explosive stunt show to decide the fate of Gotham City.
Heroic Bites & Villainous Treats
Whether you’re fighting for justice or stirring up chaos, your taste buds are in for an adventure! Explore exclusive food booths throughout the DC Universe themed area, offering bold bites, decadent desserts, and handcrafted beverages inspired by your favorite DC characters.
💥 Tasting Cards are available for purchase at any booth—the perfect way to sample your way through the full menu!
Please note: Alcoholic beverages are not included with the tasting card and must be purchased separately.
HERO SNACKS
- Knight Wingz – Smoked wings over cilantro cabbage slaw
- Kansas Farm Roasted Street Corn – Spicy corn riblets with lime aioli and Cotija
- The Lighthouse Roll – Shrimp salad on a buttery potato roll
VILLAIN BITES
- KaPow! Pork – Char siu pork with white rice and sesame
- HA! HA! HA! Chicken with Clown Sauce – Grilled chicken skewers with cucumber slaw
- Fearless Meatless Meatballs – Hearty vegan meatballs served over a bed of rice and creamy tzatziki sauce
SIDEKICK SWEETS
- ZINGBIFFPOW Marshmallow Treats – Puffed rice treats in fun shapes
- Villain’s Spicy Popcorn Mix – Flamin’ Hot Cheetos® + popcorn combo
- The Diabolically Candied Apple – Sweet, spicy, and sprinkled with Tajín®
- Save The Planet Dippin’ Dots® – Blue ice cream dots with cookie dough bits
Heroic Mocktails & Villainous Cocktails
🥤 Non-Alcoholic MOCKTAILS (available to all ages):
- Hero In Training – Strawberry lemonade with pineapple & coconut (sold at Heros Snack booth)
- Villains in Training – Desert pear soda with cranberry (sold at Villain Bites booth)
🍸 Alcoholic COCKTAILS (21+ only – available at Ivy Bar):
- Clown Juice – BACARDÍ® Silver Rum, Blue Curaçao, grenadine & mojito mix
- Deadly Vine – Jose Cuervo® Silver Tequila, melon liqueur & margarita mix
- Kaboom! – Jack Daniel’s® Tennessee Whiskey, cherry smash & lemonade
- Drink of Justice – New Amsterdam® Vodka, cranberry, grenadine & lemonade
Heroic Thrills & Villainous Drops
Fight crime or cause chaos aboard some of Magic Mountain’s most iconic DC-themed coasters and attractions:
BATMAN™ The Ride – Mind-spinning inversions in Gotham’s dark alleyways
WONDER WOMAN™ Flight of Courage – Tallest and longest single-rail coaster on Earth
THE RIDDLER’s Revenge – Test your wits and stamina on this stand-up thrill
LEX LUTHOR™: Drop of Doom – 400 feet of freefall mayhem
TEEN TITANS™ Turbo Spin – Sidekick squad energy in one wild spin
Your Adventure Begins at Sundown
DC Heroes and Villains Fest is included with park admission or Membership and happens every Friday and Saturday night from June 20 through July 26.
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