McDonald’s Retro-Style Boo Buckets Are Back, with Different Monsters

As someone who grew up in the ’80s and ’90s, I can confidently say that the return of McDonald’s Boo Buckets is like stepping back into my childhood. The nostalgia hits hard when I see those familiar colors – orange, green, and white. And while I was initially sad to see the witches and ghosts go, these new monsters have definitely grown on me, especially the blue one that feels reminiscent of Cookie Monster or Sully from Monsters, Inc.


Were you born during the ’80s or ’90s? If that’s the case, you might recall that Halloween only felt like it was really starting when McDonald’s began providing their plastic Boo Buckets as part of Happy Meals. This practice started in 1986 and carried on for many years. A while back, McDonald’s capitalized on nostalgia and reintroduced the original Boo Buckets with their vintage charm. However, we found out through Design Taxi that this year, they are giving the classic Boo Buckets a fresh, contemporary twist. The traditional images of witches, pumpkins, and spirits have been replaced by monsters as the main theme for this season.

For the 2024 Halloween season, the monsters in the Boo Buckets might be fresh faces, yet their colors carry a strong sense of nostalgia. This year’s plastic buckets are available in the classic shades of orange, green, and white. These traditional hues help evoke the desired nostalgic feelings associated with McDonald’s Halloween palette. Interestingly, a blue bucket has been introduced this time around, replacing last year’s purple one. Whether this new blue design is inspired by Cookie Monster or Sully from “Monsters, Inc” remains unclear, but we can’t deny our excitement for both possibilities! Each bucket also comes with various stickers to customize them further.

Over the years, McDonald’s tried to make their Boo Buckets relevant to modern kids by tying them into a popular IP. There were buckets featuring the Minions, Scooby-Doo, Monster High, and even one for It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! But in 2022, McDonald’s brought back the classic Boo Bucket Happy Meals, which were a big hit. These new Boo Buckets may have different designs than the ones from yesteryear, but they certainly evoke the classic style. This year’s Boo Bucket Happy Meals will be available at McDonald’s locations everywhere starting on October 15.

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2024-10-03 00:02