Face it, they’re a market marvel and we love them — McDonald’s Boo Buckets are back!
It’s officially that time of year and I have to confess, I can not say no to a new Halloween Boo Bucket. Starting this week, the iconic Happy Meal Boo Buckets make their return to participating McDonald’s, and you will find me in the drive-through.
This year, the nostalgic pails are getting a refresh with new Monster designs in white, orange, green and a brand-new color… blue, and fans can customize their Monster Boo Bucket pails with themed stickers for a truly monstrous makeover.
Here’s the spooky story behind the famous Boo Buckets:
Once upon a time, in the land of golden arches, there was a fast-food kingdom known for its burgers and fries. Every year, the kingdom’s people eagerly awaited the changing of the seasons—the shift from sunny summer days to cool autumn nights. But there was one magical time that brought extra excitement: Halloween. And with it came the legendary Boo Buckets.
It all began many years ago, on a spooky October evening. McDonald’s, always looking for new ways to spread joy, decided to create something special for families who loved the thrill of Halloween. They wanted to make the season not just fun for trick-or-treaters but for everyone who stepped into their restaurants. The result was the birth of the first-ever Boo Bucket.
These weren’t just any ordinary buckets. No, these were enchanted with the spirit of Halloween. Bright orange pumpkins, grinning green witches, and spooky white ghosts decorated the buckets, each with its own personality. Children would race to McDonald’s, their eyes lighting up as they held their very own Boo Bucket in hand, ready to fill it with delicious treasures.
Inside these magical buckets, the kingdom’s youngest adventurers found golden Chicken McNuggets, crispy fries, juicy apple slices, and sometimes a surprise—little Halloween-themed toys to keep the spirit alive long after the meal was gone. Parents loved it too, as the Boo Buckets were not only a fun treat for their children but could also double as candy holders for trick-or-treating later that night.
Year after year, as autumn leaves began to fall, whispers of Boo Buckets spread far and wide. Each Halloween season, McDonald’s introduced new designs—some more hauntingly delightful than the last. One year, the buckets featured bats and skeletons; the next, they displayed haunted houses and eerie moonlit skies. Children collected them like treasure, eagerly waiting to see what designs would come next.
The tradition became so beloved that even grown-ups, who once collected Boo Buckets in their childhood, would return to McDonald’s to relive those memories. It wasn’t just about the food anymore. It was about the magic—the connection between Halloween and the joy of a Boo Bucket.
Though many things changed in the world over the years, one thing stayed the same: when October arrived, McDonald’s Boo Buckets were there, spreading spooky fun to every corner of the kingdom. And so, every Halloween, people continue to gather, young and old, to celebrate the magical tradition of McDonald’s Boo Buckets—a little piece of Halloween history, filled with joy, food, and just the right amount of spookiness.
And thus, the Boo Buckets lived happily ever after, in the hearts of those who cherished them.
Go snag one now and have a spook-tacular day.
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