Every family already knows how popular Happy Meals are with kids…and some adults, too. However, the happiness is heightened even more with the return of a Halloween favorite.
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Making their first appearance in 1986, the OG McBoo, McPunk’n and McGoblin characters are making a much-anticipated return to McDonald’s this spooky season.
The nostalgic Halloween Happy Meal is available at participating McDonald’s locations nationwide — beginning October 18 through October 31, while supplies last.
To get your hands on one, simply order a Happy Meal. Just know that the fun Halloween pail replaces the toy.
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For die-hard fans, there are three different face designs for each pail — for a total of nine pails in all for a complete collection. The buckets are distributed randomly. (If you ask for a specific design, please be patient with employees as they may not be able to accommodate your request.)
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Image: McDonald’s
While it’s been six years since their last arrival to menus (in October 2016), that didn’t stop fans from coming up with a bunch of fun ways to keep their spooky spirit alive long past October.
To celebrate their return, McDonald’s is sharing five favorite, fan-inspired ways to revamp the popular Halloween Pails into something new – from festive home décor to showstopping OOTDs.
Check out the ideas from popular TikTokers below:
Music Mashups – @sidclusive
Bucket Beats – @beatsbyjblack
Spooky ‘Fits- @saracampz
Décor To Die For- @themartinezcasita
Pail Planters – @laurdiy
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