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2026 CHOC Walk

October 01, 2025


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The CHOC Walk in the Park, presented by Disneyland® Resort, brings the community together for a single goal: raising funds to treat kids at Rady Children’s Health Orange County, formerly CHOC, through award-winning programs, education, and research.
With favorite Disney characters cheering you on, celebrating children has never been so fun! 

Join us for this special event on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, at the Disneyland® Resort. 


Event Schedule

4:00 a.m. | Parking lots open, trams available for guests
Security checkpoints open
CHOC wristband replacement opens at the Disneyland® park stroller window.
*Note: participants will not be able to check in and pick up swag items, ONLY wristbands

4:50 a.m. | Disneyland® park main gates open to CHOC Walk participants

5:15 a.m. | CHOC Walk Opening Moment begins on Main Street U.S.A.®

5:30 a.m. | CHOC Walk steps off on Main Street U.S.A.®

6:45 a.m. | Last walker permitted entry into Disneyland® park

7:25 a.m. | Last walker permitted entry into Disney California Adventure® park

9:00 a.m. | CHOC Walk ends

Event elements are subject to restrictions, change or cancellation without notice.


Parking

Complimentary parking is available to all CHOC Walk participants at the Mickey & Friends parking structure with shuttle & tram service available to the Main Entrance.
Parking lots will open at 4:00 a.m.

A pedestrian bridge is also available on the second level of the Pixar Pals parking structure (that is accessible via the Mickey & Friends parking structure), if you prefer to walk through the Downtown Disney District® to the Main Entrance.

In order to receive free event parking, please show your event wristband or pre-arrival confirmation email at the toll plaza. Pre-arrival confirmation email will be sent on July 30 to the address that you used to register for the CHOC Walk in the Park.


Team Photo Locations

Disneyland®  park
Rivers of America, Frontierland
Mubo’s Droid Shop, Galaxy’s Edge
Sleeping Beauty Castle, Disneyland
 
Disney California Adventure®  park
Cloud Wall, Hollywood Backlot
Mr. Potato Head at Toy Story Mania, Pixar Pier

 

Downtown Disney District®

 
Visit these Downtown Disney District® locations to enjoy the following offers specifically for CHOC Walk in the Park participants.
 
  • Beignets Expressed 
    • 10% off purchase
    • One discount per order. $40.00 max discount from 7:00AM – 11:00AM.  Not able to be combined with any other offers or discounts. Not valid on tax.
  • Parkside Market Coffee
    • 15% off for CHOC Walk participants.
    • Cannot be combined with any other discount or offer
       

Special Offers
Early Opening Locations
 
Avengers Reserve – 7:30AM 
Beignets Expressed – 7:00AM
Céntrico Bar– 8:00AM 
Céntrico Dining – 10:00AM 
The D-Lander Shop – 7:30AM
Disney Storyland Boutique – 7:30AM
Disney Wonderful World of Sweets – 7:30AM
Disney’s Pin Traders – 7:30AM
Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio – 7:00AM
Parkside Market Coffee – 6:30AM 
Paseo – 9:00AM
Splitsville Luxury Lanes™ – 7:00AM (Dining Only) 
Star Wars™ Trading Post – 7:30AM 
Tiendita – 7:00AM
World of Disney® – 7:30AM

Offer valid only on 8/2/26 at participating locations within DOWNTOWN DISNEY® District. Must show valid proof of participation in 2026 CHOC Walk in the Park for discount at time of purchase no additional discount applied to this offer. Offers are made by the applicable locations, and Disney is not responsible or liable for the above-mentioned offers of their fulfillment. Please visit individual locations for details and restrictions. Offers subject to other restrictions and changes without notice.
 
Merchandise and food offerings, restaurants, entertainment, experiences may be modified or unavailable, limited in availability or capacity, and are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

             

Experiencing the Resort After the Event

Admission to the Disneyland® Resort after the walk concludes is not included with your
CHOC Walk event wristband.

To experience the Disneyland® Resort theme parks after the event ends, you will need to reach the $400 CHOC Walk Day* fundraising level by event check in or purchase a separate park admission ticket. For more details on CHOC Walk Day tickets, click here.

*Fundraising deadline for the $400 CHOC Walk day package closes on July 24, 2026 at 6pm.
See the event incentives page for more details.

For purchased tickets, theme park reservations must be made in advance, if available - reservations could book up weeks or months in advance, so plan accordingly.
To purchase a ticket to the Disneyland® Resort and make a theme park reservation - click here.

*Note: specially priced tickets will NOT be available with your CHOC Walk wristband on the day of the event.


Event Overview
 

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RISE

Meet your family, friends and teammates at the Disneyland® Resort early in the morning—before the parks open to the public—to secure your spot for the opening ceremony. 

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WALK

As the sun rises, come together with your CHOC Walk community down Main Street, U.S.A.®, enjoying special entertainment and surprises throughout both parks along the way!

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INSPIRE

One of the most meaningful parts of the event is showing your spirit. Come decked out in your best CHOC Walk swag and team gear—proudly displaying banners and posters that tell the story of why you walk.  

 
















 
 

 

Event Guidelines

  • DO's
    • Signs/totems*
    • Banners* (please be prepared to unfold/unroll these at Security checkpoints)
    • Non-mylar balloons*
    • Personal wheelchairs/scooters
    • Double wide strollers
  • DONT's
    • Coolers
    • Weapons
    • Costumes that cover your face
    • Selfie sticks
    • Glass containers
    • Wagons
    • Strollers that are greater than 31" (79 cm) in width and 52" (132 cm) in length 
    • Wheeled mobility devices with less than 3 wheels or devices that cannot maintain stability and balance when stopped, unpowered and/or unoccupied. 
    • Disneyland® Resort rules and regulations state the following about mobility devices: “Training wheels and/or modifications are not permitted. Devices must be manually or electrically powered and operated at a walking pace. Devices should be single rider and not exceed 36" (92 cm) in width and 52" (132 cm) in length.”
  • For a full list of Disneyland® Resort rules and regulations, click here.
  • For up-to-date information on health and safety guidelines at the Disneyland® Resort, click here. 
*Signs, banners and balloons cannot be brought back into the parks if you have purchased or received a ticket to re-enter the Resort as a ticketed guest after the CHOC Walk.