Introduction to Boo Buckets
McDonald’s popular Boo Buckets are making their annual return, but this time with two new faces. The world’s largest hamburger chain, based in Chicago, announced the Happy Meal Boo Buckets will make their highly anticipated, "haunting" return on Oct. 21. "Just in time for spooky szn," the company wrote in a release.
This Year’s Lineup
This year’s lineup will feature the classic faces of a ghost, pumpkin and goblin, but two new additions – Cat and Zombie – will also join the crew. The buckets will only be available while supplies last.
Reaction to Copycat Buckets
The chain acknowledged copycat buckets being released around this time of year, saying "imitation is the most BOO-tiful form of flattery," but noting "there’s only one OG Halloween bucket."
History of Boo Buckets
First introduced in 1986, the trick-or-treat pails, known as "Boo Buckets," were a Happy Meal staple of the spooky season for several years before they "vanished for a while." Following a prolonged absence, three iconic, throwback buckets returned for 2022. They also returned in 2023, with the same vintage designs — Monster, Skeleton, Mummy — plus a purple Vampire bucket, a nod to the "OG purple Boo Bucket."
Recent Nostalgic Releases
The Boo Buckets are the latest blast of nostalgia being released by the fast food chain. On Sept. 29, McDonald’s announced its Monopoly game is returning to the U.S. after a 10-year hiatus. Starting Oct. 6 for a limited time, customers across the country can rediscover the “thrill of the peel” with new digital game pieces in addition to the classic ones.
Conclusion
The return of Boo Buckets, along with the reintroduction of the Monopoly game, shows McDonald’s effort to bring back nostalgic items that were once popular. This move is likely to excite both old and new customers, especially during the Halloween season.
FAQs
Q: When will the Boo Buckets be available?
A: The Boo Buckets will be available starting Oct. 21.
Q: What are the new faces in this year’s lineup?
A: The new additions are Cat and Zombie, joining the classic faces of a ghost, pumpkin, and goblin.
Q: Are the Boo Buckets available for a limited time?
A: Yes, the buckets will only be available while supplies last.
Q: What other nostalgic item is McDonald’s releasing?
A: McDonald’s is also releasing its Monopoly game, which is returning to the U.S. after a 10-year hiatus.
