McDonald’s launches Happy Meals for adults, featuring collectible cups. Find out how to get yours.
The collectible cups that accompany the meals sport designs from popular products of the ’90s and early 2000s, such as Jurassic Park, Shrek, Beanie Babies, and Hot Wheels.
For many people in the United States, Happy Meals from McDonald’s were once a special treat. Along with food, you could expect toys like the Hamburglar or nuggets in cowboy outfits.
The excitement of not knowing what toy would come next made each visit a memorable event.
To recapture this excitement, McDonald’s introduced a new adult-oriented Happy Meal called Collector’s Meals, which launched on Tuesday. This combo meal includes six different collectible cups.
According to Morgan Flatley, a company executive, McDonald’s hopes to inspire customers to create new memories through the collectible cup designs, encouraging them to experience the “thrill” of locating a rare design or completing a collection.
“We’re reviving some of our most beloved keepsakes with a modern twist, giving fans something tangible to cherish,” Flatley stated in a news release. He added, “These new collectible cups celebrate some of our most iconic designs and collaborations from around the globe, allowing long-time fans to revisit fond memories while helping a new generation create their own.”
Here’s everything you need to know about the new cups, their designs, and how to get them.
When can you get McDonald’s Collector’s Meals?
The Collector’s Meals and the six collectible cups became available on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at participating locations in the U.S. You can find them online, in restaurants, and at the drive-thru.
What’s included in McDonald’s Collector’s Meal?
If you visit McDonald’s during breakfast, the Collector’s Meal features a sausage and egg sandwich, hash brown, and hot coffee.
If you opt for lunch, you can choose between a 10-piece nugget or a Big Mac, along with fries and a drink.
The Collector’s Meal will be available all day, so you can add to your collection whenever you feel like it, according to McDonald’s.
What types of cups are included with the McDonald’s Collector’s Meal?
The designs on the new collectible cups celebrate nostalgic items from an era when childhood toys and McDonald’s meals were simple pleasures.
These cups draw inspiration from classic keepsakes that were significant to fans, like the 1998 Cowpoke McNugget Buddy or the 1993 McDonald’s Dragster.
“Did you miss out on the Hello Kitty Crew Keychain in 2000?” McDonald’s quipped in a press release. “Now you can snag a Hello Kitty collectible cup instead.”
The cup designs include:
- McDonald’s
- Coca-Cola
- Hello Kitty & Peanuts
- Beanie Babies
- Barbie & Hot Wheels
- Shrek, Jurassic Park & Minions
You get a new cup with each purchase of a McDonald’s Collector’s Meal.