The McDonald’s Grinch Happy Meal was launched in the UK on November 20 and will run until December 31, or until supplies run out.
The holiday meals come with “one of eight Grinch and friends toys, featuring adorable plush Christmas decorations and Grinch family card games or the exclusive ‘Twelve Days of Grinchmas’ tale,” per an official press release.
American McDonald’s fans are feeling a little left out, however, as there has been no confirmed US release date for the Grinch Happy Meals.
The themed Happy Meal may make its way to the US, as previous international McDonald’s promotions have come to the States.
For example, the Chicken Big Mac was introduced in the UK and Ireland in 2022 and was brought to the US this October.
The McPlant burger was also originally launched in European markets and later came to select US McDonald’s.
GRINCH GLOOM
Grinch fans in the US have expressed their disappointment across multiple social media platforms.
“I wish the US could get the Grinch Happy Meals :(” wrote one fast foodie on X.
“Let me just get this straight. You give Canada the Grinch cups. You give the UK the Grinch Happy Meals….” began another fan on Facebook.
“What about the US?!?! How could you, McDonald’s? How could you betray this nation like that?! Like legit this is the story of How McDonald’s Stole Grinchmas,'” they wrote, calling for others to boycott the chain.
The user clarified that they were joking, but still upset that the plush was only available to UK customers.
“I’m not really pressed over a Happy Meal toy. (Actually I really am but..lol),” they said.
McDonald’s fans on Instagram similarly expressed their wish for the stuffed toys to make their way to America.
“That’s a really nice lil plush. This is exciting for the kiddos! Hopefully it will come to the US too!”
NEW TOY IN TOWN
Although American McDonald’s fans can’t yet score the Grinch Happy Meals, another holiday kids’ meal will be available in the coming days.
The fast food chain teamed up with Pet Simulator, one of the most popular games on Roblox, to launch a Holiday Pet Simulator Happy Meal.
The meal comes with two Pet Simulator toys, one of which is gift-wrapped.
McDonald’s hopes kids will spread holiday cheer by gifting one of the toys to a friend, family member, or neighbor.
“We hope this special Happy Meal inspires kids to share during this season of giving. Sharing is such a big part of the McDonald’s ethos— whether it’s sharing your fries, your McNuggets or a McFlurry— and now we’re giving our youngest fans the opportunity to do that with their Happy Meal, too,” said Jennifer Healan, McDonald’s marketing vice president.
The kids’ meals come with two of 18 different Pet Simulator toys and holiday-inspired sticker sheets.
The Happy Meals will be available November 26 through December 16 at participating US McDonald’s.