Our inner child has NEVER been so happy. (And this is coming from people who are obsessed with all things Disney and Mickey Mouse, so you know it’s serious.)
McDonald’s on Disney property!
We’ll admit it even if you won’t — we love a guilty pleasure trip to McDonald’s. As fun as it is now to indulge in a burger or chicken nuggets (or those fantastic fries — you know they’re top-tier), we remember when we were little and the absolute peak of luxury was when we could get a Happy Meal with a TOY inside. Now, McDonald’s has decided to fulfill the deepest desire of our hearts: they’ve created Happy Meals for ADULTS! Come with us to get one!
McDonald’s announced recently that they were coming out with new Happy Meals just for adults. These meals come with a nostalgic toy collectible, and you can get either a Big Mac or a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets for the entrée. They also come with a side of fries and a drink. They officially came out on October 3rd, and we went to see what it was like to live out one of our favorite childhood memories as adults.
Disney World’s McDonald’s
We got our Happy Meal and noticed that this version looks a little different from most kids’ Happy Meals. The box is a bit bigger, probably to accommodate the larger entrée inside.
McDonalds Adult Happy Meal
The side of the box has pictures of McDonald’s characters we remember from years ago, along with classic Mickey D’s images like the theme song (yes, you have to sing it in your head while you read the words)…
Characters
…and the various shapes of chicken nuggets. The real OGs might know the names of these shapes already, but you can learn them from this box if you didn’t know.
Chicken Nuggets
Inside, we got our 10-piece Chicken McNuggets meal…
Chicken Nuggets
…along with the fries…
Fries
…and a drink.
Drink
But just like when we were kids, the REAL reason to get this meal is the toy!
The toy!
We pulled open the package to find that we’d gotten the Cactus Buddy figurine.
Cactus Buddy
Other options for figurines are Grimace, the Hamburglar, and Birdie.
Collect all 4
Now that we have one, we don’t think we can resist going back to find the rest of the toys. We asked if you can buy the toys separately, but we were told that wasn’t possible, at least at the McDonald’s location we visited. This might be allowed at other locations, so you can always ask.
Cactus Buddy
Each adult-sized Happy Meal costs $11.29. A normal Big Mac meal is usually $8.89, and a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets meal is $8.59, so it’s definitely pricier to get the Happy Meal, but for the nostalgia factor, honestly #worthit.
Adults Happy Meal
Keep following DFB for more updates on the latest food news!
Click here to learn which Disney executive has joined the board of McDonald’s.
Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe!
WE KNOW DISNEY.
YOU CAN, TOO.
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
Have you tried the new adult Happy Meal at McDonald’s? Let us know in the comments!
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
Sounds great, thanks for sharing the info. We’ll have to stop by.
That’s cool, but why do the characters have four eyes??
The old style fried apple pies would be nice to see added too.
I still don’t get why they all have 4 eyes. What am I missing?
Still not sure why they have 4 eyes. The Macas characters here in Australia didn’t.
This has to be the biggest retail experiment ever: pushing a toy and brand Hardly no one has ever heard of, and making It seem like you just HAVE to get it. This is poised to be the biggest failure by McDonald’s since the McDLT
Question though…. why do they have 2 sets of eyes??? They have never had that before…. lol
Alas, I can’t eat McDonald’s anymore because I have to be gluten free, but looking at the box actually hurt my eyes because my brain kept telling me that they had too many eyes lol
This is good reporting but is barely related to Disney and is missing a huge chunk of information on why this is a thing and what Cactus Plant Flea Market is. I know but would think most people would wonder and have to research it, unless they’re satisfied knowing only there is a large happy meal now available with weird toys.
Hi Lynn! The extra set of eyes was a collaborations with streetwear brand Cactus Plant Flea Market, who always puts a quirky spin on all of their items.
Cool think I’ll be leaving mine in the package, Just in case LOL
Yes we got the adult happy meal on Saturday and I was SO excited. Very disappointed when I realized I GOT NO BOX and all contents was thrown in a bag AFTER paying 12 bucks!!!! Not impressed.
This was at Tupper Lake NY McDonalds.
I’m very satisfied with this Adults Happy Meal. Love it!
I love the idea of a new one here in Iowa