The Rock Turns Walmart Upside Down With Massive Holiday Giveaway for Kids

The Rock just made Christmas come early for a bunch of lucky kids—and he did it like a real-life Willie Wonka.

In a surprise visit to a Walmart store, The Rock dropped in with members of the YMCA and gave out Golden Tickets, cold hard cash, and the ultimate holiday gift: whatever the kids could fit into a shopping cart, they could take home. That’s right—bikes, toys, games, electronics—as long as it stayed in the cart, it was theirs. In a video uploaded on Instagram, The Rock explained:

“So I pulled up to @Walmart and surprised some beautiful families from the @YMCA. Gave out a few buck$, gave out some toys and 5 Golden Tickets 🎟️🤑 As long as you can fit it in the cart, on the cart and it STAYS IN the cart, then you TAKE IT ALL HOME!! 🛒🧸🚲🎮”

The Great One added how special the moment was for him as a parent since there’s no greater joy than to see children happy.

“As parents we all know, there’s no greater joy than seeing our little ones be HAPPY & SMILE!”

But he didn’t stop there. In a second video, The Rock shared more moments from the day—including posing with overjoyed kids, cracking jokes about suddenly babysitting, and encouraging them to go wild in the electronics section.

“Where’s your mama and whose kid is this? 😂🎅🏾 I asked this a dozen times as parents leave their kids with me in the madness of the moment 🤪

A wild crazy day at @walmart, as Dwanta🎅🏾+ @papatui gave away free shopping 🛒🛍️🧸 sprees for kids and their families. As insane as these moments are, they’re also so joyful and for many families who are going through tough times and struggling – this means everything to them.”

Despite the chaos, The Rock made it clear that these moments mean everything — especially for families facing hard times.

“I’ve been there, so creating experiences like this for families will always be the best part of fame. Full stop.”

The Rock didn’t just show up—he showed heart. In a season where many families are struggling, his generosity turned a Walmart into a winter wonderland of joy. Whether it’s $500 or a cart full of toys, it’s clear that “Dwanta Claus” knows exactly how to deliver holiday cheer.

What would you have packed into your shopping cart if The Rock handed you a Golden Ticket? Let us know in the comments—we want to hear your dream haul!