The rumors are true! McDonald’s Halloween pails that many of us remember from our childhood are coming back with Happy Meals!
Everything vintage-style is in, and these Happy Meal Halloween buckets are on trend!
Making their first appearance in 1986, the OG McBoo, McPunk’n and McGoblin characters are making a much-anticipated return to McDonald’s this Halloween season.

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There's so much to do in Columbus in the Fall, whether you’re looking for something spooky or kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall events, Haunted Houses and Haunted Woods and Spooky Ghost Tours, community Trunk or Treat events and Halloween Parties, and our list of pumpkin patches, farm activities and corn mazes! Plus, find out when your community is having Trick or Treat or Beggar's Night this year!
Mark your calendars for October 18 when these McDonald’s Halloween pails return!
Want one? Just order a Happy Meal – you’ll get the pail instead of standard Happy Meal toy. They’ll be available through Halloween, Oct. 31, while supplies last.
Are you a McDonald’s Halloween pails super-fan?
For die-hard fans, there are three different face designs for each pail — for a total of nine pails in all for a complete collection.
The buckets are distributed randomly. Design requests may not be accommodated, but it never hurts to ask nicely!

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Still have a Happy Meal Halloween pail?
The McDonald’s Halloween buckets were last released in 2016, so it’s been awhile. But fans have been keeping the spooky spirit alive.
To celebrate their return, McDonald’s is sharing five favorite, fan-inspired ways to revamp the popular Halloween Pails into something new – from festive home décor to showstopping OOTDs.
Check out the ideas from @sidclusive, @beatsbyjblack, @saracampz, @themartinezcasita and @laurdiy!

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Whether you want them for your kids or for yourself, we aren’t judging. They are only available for a limited time while supplies last, so don’t wait!
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