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Adult Happy Meals Now at McDonald’s

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Nostalgic McDonald’s characters are making a comeback with the launch of a new limited-edition adult Happy Meal. For the first time in more than 20 years, Ronald McDonald, Grimace, Birdie, Hamburglar, Mayor McCheese and the Fry Friends are officially taking the trip out of the group chat. Fans are invited to visit the Golden Arches to grab the all new McDonaldland Meal, starting Aug. 12.

McDonald's is bringing back its nostalgic McDonaldland brand for the first time in more than 20 years, launching a new meal inspired by the fictional universe.

The meal features a new, limited-edition Mt. McDonaldland Shake – an ode to one of its major landmarks – that offers a secret concoction as enchanting as the world itself. It’s up to you to discover the surprise flavor. It also comes with your choice of a Quarter Pounder® with Cheese or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets®, fries and a mystery-flavored Mt. McDonaldland Shake, a nod to the fictional universe’s volcano and its blue lava and pink clouds, the announcement noted.

“There’s an entire magical world of McDonaldland filled with characters, places and lore,” Jennifer “JJ” Healan, vice president of brand, content, and culture at McDonald’s USA said in a statement. “We are taking fans on a trip to McDonaldland with an immersive experience that taps into the past to create the future.”

McDonald's is bringing back its nostalgic McDonaldland brand for the first time in more than 20 years, launching a new meal inspired by the fictional universe.
“Over the past few years we’ve seen how fans flock to our characters, everyone from Grimace to the Hamburglar. But many, especially the new generation, don’t know that’s just the tip of the iceberg. There’s an entire magical world of McDonaldland filled with characters, places and lore,” said Jennifer “JJ” Healan, McDonald’s VP, U.S. Marketing, Brand, Content & Culture. “And so, for the first time in decades we are taking fans on a trip to McDonaldland with an immersive experience that taps into the past to create the future. It’s a chance for us to give fans a new, modern way to experience this magical world.”

So, pack your bags for a fun-filled itinerary that lets you explore all that McDonaldland has to offer!

 

Ronald McDonald, Grimace, Birdie, Hamburglar, Mayor McCheese and the Fry Friends are reuniting for the meal.

“McDonaldsland” characters (KSAT 2025)

The meal will include a new, limited-edition Mt. McDonaldland shake, a choice of a Quarter Pounder with Cheese or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, fries and a collectible souvenir.

Each order will include one of six collectible tins featuring postcards, stickers and more, inspired by the various characters.

As for the limited-edition shake, the release states it was “inspired by the vibrant blue ‘lava’ and pink clouds of Mt. McDonaldland.”

McDonald’s Launches Lil Happy Meals with Miniature Toys

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McDonald’s is going small in a big way this summer with the launch of Lil McDonald’s Happy Meals, a limited-time collection of 21 miniature toys inspired by the fast-food giant’s most iconic features. Starting July 1 through August 11, 2025, customers across the U.S. can collect tiny versions of McDonald’s staples—from a Boo Bucket and Happy Meal box to a mini cash register, delivery truck, and even a pint-sized PlayPlace.

The Lil McDonald’s collection taps into the joy of imaginative play and nostalgia, with toys that replicate everything from a McNugget box to a self-ordering kiosk. “There’s something magical about watching your child’s imagination come to life with these tiny toys,” said Anna Engel, Director of Marketing for McDonald’s USA. The toys are designed to let kids “play McDonald’s” at home—turning kitchen tables into drive-thrus and living rooms into mini restaurants.

Each Happy Meal includes one of the 21 collectible toys and a scannable code that unlocks Drive Thru Dash, a digital game where players race to take orders and earn points. Families can also download a Lil McDonald’s placemat from HappyMeal.com to create their own play zone, or use the McDonald’s app to find nearby restaurants with real PlayPlaces.

‘The Little Mermaid’ Happy Meal is now at McDonald’s

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McDonald’s is celebrating one of Disney’s all-new live-action story with the debut of The Little Mermaid Happy Meal, featuring under-the-sea and on-land characters such as title character Ariel, Eric, Sebastian, and Flounder – for a limited time and while supplies last at participating restaurants

The Little Mermaid Happy Meal can be enjoyed in a variety of options, including:

  • Hamburger Happy Meal: A classic hamburger with kid-sized fries and apple slices, plus your choice of a kid’s drink.
  • 4 Piece Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal: Four tender Chicken McNuggets made with white meat, kid-sized fries with a side of apple slices and choice of kid’s drink, like a 1% low fat milk jug.
  • 6 Piece Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal: Six tender Chicken McNuggets made with white meat, kid-sized fries with a side of apple slices and choice of kid’s drink.
The Little Mermaid Happy Meal Toys

The Little Mermaid Happy Meal can be found at participating locations nationwide for a limited time.

McDonald’s Offering ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Happy Meal

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McDonald’s is teaming up Marvel Studios for the release of the new Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Happy Meal. Each Happy Meal will include one of ten Black Panther: Wakanda Forever super hero toys based on characters from the movie, including fan-favorites like Shuri and Okoye to newcomers like Namor and Ironheart.

Black Panther Wakanda Forever Super Hero Toys

The new Happy Meal option is available now, for a limited time. The meal offers the traditional choices, between a hamburger and 4- or 6-count nuggets.

“The first Black Panther movie inspired a new generation of Marvel lovers – and that’s because of the powerful story it told, brought to life by an incredibly talented cast,” said Jennifer Healan, VP of U.S. Marketing, Brand Content and Engagement at McDonald’s. “It set a whole new standard for representation on the big screen. And now, we’re excited to bring that experience to our restaurants and help fans see and celebrate their inner hero with this new Happy Meal – because seeing is believing.”

Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever hits theaters on November 11, 2022.