McDonald's Happy Meals have Disney Villains Boo Buckets. How to get one
Disney Villains are taking over at McDonald's for Halloween. Five baddies are featured on Boo Buckets. Is it too late to get one? Here's how to snag yours before trick-or-treating this weekend.
Boo Buckets usually feature more generic monsters and Halloween icons. But this year, Disney villains, like Ursula from "The Little Mermaid" and Scar from "The Lion King," will appear on the fast-food chain's fan-favorite Happy Meal toy.
This new spin on a nostalgic classic is the latest of McDonald's popular pop-culture partnerships. In the last year: Happy Meal toys mashed up "SpongeBob" and "One Piece", and another set mixed Hello Kitty and Godzilla characters. K-Pop Demon Hunters meals came with trading cards, and last Christmas, The Grinch combos came with exclusive socks.
The Disney Villains Boo Buckets are available for a limited time. Know where and when they're available this year so you can grab yours before collectors snap them up.
When can you get McDonald's Boo Buckets in Mississippi?
The new Boo Buckets went on sale Tuesday, Oct. 20. They are available until Halloween or supplies run out.
You can get one at participating McDonald's restaurants.
Which Disney villains are on McDonald's Boo Buckets?
Each Boo Bucket comes with a decorative topper lid inspired by the Disney villain displayed on the bucket. Each one has stickers featuring "iconic characters and details true fans will recognize," according to McDonald's.
The pails feature the following villains:
- Maleficent from "Sleeping Beauty"
- Ursula from "The Little Mermaid"
- Jafar from "Aladdin"
- Scar from "The Lion King"
- Cruella from "One Hundred and One Dalmatians"
How do you get a McDonald's Boo Bucket?
The McDonald's Disney Villains Boo Buckets will replace the traditional Happy Meal box and toy while supplies last.
When you order a Boo Bucket Meal in a restaurant or using the McDonald's app, you can choose from several entrées: a hamburger (you can add cheese) or 4-piece or 6-piece Chicken McNuggets meals. You also get a drink, apple slices and French fries.
Each restaurant sets prices, so the cost depends on the location, according to McDonald's.
When did McDonald's Boo Buckets first come out?
Boo Buckets have been a Halloween tradition at the fast-food giant, returning periodically since they were first offered in 1986. The first Boo Buckets were a trio of orange pails, each with one of three scary expressions.
Over the years, the chain started offering different colors and characters, including a green witch and a white ghost. Recent lineups included a blue monster and a black cat.
How many McDonald's locations are in Mississippi?
According to ScrapeHero, there are 138 McDonald's restaurants in 90 cities.
Among fast-food chains in Mississippi, it ranks fourth for the number of locations in the state. Krispy Krunchy Chicken is No. 3 with 167 locations in 100 cities. Subway has 279 locations in 141 cities. And the No. 1 chain with the most locations near you is Hunt Brothers Pizza, with 750 locations in 291 cities.
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