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2024 CHOC Walk

July 21, 2024


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CHOC Walk in the Park presented by Disneyland® Resort brings the community together under one single goal—raising funds for programs, education and research for our kids. 
With favorite Disney characters cheering you on, celebrating children has never been so fun! 

This year, we are walking for kids on Sunday, July 21, 2024 (rain or shine), at the Disneyland® Resort. 



Event Schedule

4:00 a.m. | Mickey & Friends parking lot open, trams and buses available for guests
Security checkpoints open

5:00 a.m. | CHOC wristband replacement table opens in Esplanade 
*Note: participants will not be able to check in and pick up swag items, ONLY wristbands

5:15 a.m. | Disneyland® park main gates open to CHOC Walk participants

5:45 a.m. | CHOC Walk Opening Moment begins on Main Street U.S.A.®

6:00 a.m. | CHOC Walk steps off on Main Street U.S.A.®

7:00 a.m. | Last walker permitted entry into Disneyland® park

8:15 a.m. | Last walker permitted entry into Disney California Adventure® park

9:15 a.m. | CHOC Walk in the Park concludes

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 17 to the address that you used to register for the CHOC Walk in the Park.


Team Photo Locations

Disneyland®  park:
Sleeping Beauty’s Castle (Fantasyland), CHOC Alley (Backstage area), Millenium Falcon (Galaxy’s Edge)

Disney California Adventure®  park
Cloud Wall (Hollywood Land), Grizzly Peak Waterfall (by Golden Vine Winery
near Sanfransokyo Square) 



Downtown Disney District®

Special discounts* in the Downtown Disney District® are also available to all CHOC Walk participants, who present a valid CHOC Walk wristband, including:

  • California Churro - 10% off purchase
  • Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs - 10% off purchase
  • Lovepop® - 15% off purchase, does not combine with any other offers or discounts
  • Jamba® - Receive a free oatmeal with the purchase of a medium smoothie.
  • Salt & Straw - Buy One, Get One Free on Pints
  • Beignets Expressed – 10% off purchase. Excluding tax. One discount per order.  $40.00 max discount allowed. Available until 4:00 PM.
  • Wetzel's Pretzels - 20% off purchase

Special Offers
 
  • Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio – Special CHOC Walk Breakfast buffet: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM on the 2nd floor.
    • Reservations are required thru Open Table
    • Follow the link, click “Experiences” and select “Choc Walk Breakfast Buffet” to complete your reservation.
    • ​Limited amount of Walk-Ins will be accepted
  • Splitsville Luxury Lanes™ - CHOC Walk Breakfast Buffet: 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
    • Adults: $40 /person | Children (Age 10 & Under): $25/child
    • Reservations are required thru Eventbrite
    • See location for details and availability
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*Offers valid only on 7/21/2024 at participating locations in DOWNTOWN DISNEY® District for CHOC Walk in the Park participants. Must present 2024 wristband at a participating location to receive offer.  Offer may not be combined with other offers or promotions and cannot be bought, sold or exchanged for cash.  Offers are subject to availability and change without notice. Disney is not responsible for offer or its fulfillment.


Early Opening Locations
 
Jamba® - 5:00 a.m.
Starbucks® - 5:00 a.m.
Wetzel’s Pretzels - 7:00 a.m.
Beignets Expressed - 7:00 a.m.
Splitsville Luxury Lanes™ - 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.    
Marceline’s Confectionery Cart – 7:30 a.m.
WonderGround Gallery – 7:30 a.m.
Disney Pin Traders – 7:30 a.m.
Disney Home - 7:30 a.m.
Disney Dress Shop - 7:30 a.m.
Star Wars™ Trading Post - 7:30 a.m.   
Naples Ristorante e Bar and Tiendita - 7:30 a.m.  
World of Disney® - 7:30 a.m.                
Jazz Kitchen Coastal Patio & Grill - 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lovepop® - 9:00 a.m.
Black Tap CrazyShake™ Window - 9:00 a.m.


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 $350 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 $350 CHOC Walk day package now closed.
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 Guidelines

Event Do's:
  • Signs/totems
  • Banners
  • Balloons
    • *Signs, banners and balloons cannot be brought back into the parks if you decide to re-enter the Resort after the event.
  • Personal wheelchairs/scooters
  • Double wide strollers

Event Don'ts:
  • Weapons
  • Costumes that cover your face
  • Selfie sticks
  • Glass containers
  • Wagons

For a full list of Disneyland® Resort rules and regulations, click here.
For the most updated information on health and safety guidelines at the Disneyland® Resort, click here. 


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

Once the sun rises, reunite with your CHOC Walk community down Main Street U.S.A.®, discovering  exclusive entertainment and special surprises in both parks along the way!

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SPIRIT

One of the most important parts of CHOC Walk: come dressed in your best CHOC swag, team shirts and spirit—and don't forget banners and posters that display your CHOC story.   

 

 











 



Registration Details

  • All event participants ages 3 and older will need to register and reach the fundraising minimum in order to attend the event.
    • General fundraising minimum: $125 per person 
    • Little guests ages 2 and younger - FREE
    • This total may be reached through personal payments, donations from others or a combination of both.
  • Nonrefundable registration fee: $10
    • Will be charged during registration in order to reserve your spot. 
    • This $10 will go toward your fundraising minimum for the event.
  • Deadline to reach your fundraising minimum: July 19 - 20, 2024 (event check-in)
    • Participants who don't reach their minimum before check-in can bring funds or pay the remaining balance at check-in to pick up their event wristband.
    • *NOTE: You will need to check in prior to the event day in order to get your event wristband - there will be NO check-in available on event day (July 21, 2024).
      • ​More check in details here.