Parents and kids alike are looking forward to Halloween because it’s a time for scary fun, costumes, and trick-or-treating. Costumes for kids on Halloween are always fun, whether they’re witches, ghosts, or their favorite celebrities, like Taylor Swift or Travis Kelce.
But while picking out the right outfit is important, every kid also thinks about something else: their candy bucket. Of course, for many kids who go trick-or-treating, nothing says Halloween like McDonald’s Boo Buckets coming back.
Lucky for kids, these popular Halloween-themed Happy Meal buckets are back for another year. Changes to the style, on the other hand, have made people disagree. For more information on the return of McDonald’s Boo Buckets, including when you can get them and how fans feel about them, read on.
Halloween 2024: McDonald’s Boo Buckets Are Back
To celebrate trick-or-treating, McDonald’s is bringing back its famous Boo Buckets on Tuesday, October 15. For those who don’t know, Boo Buckets are replaceable Halloween-themed buckets that come with Happy Meals. These fun and scary plastic buckets are perfect for collecting candy while trick-or-treating.
Even better, all Happy Meal varieties come with these buckets. No matter what kind of McDonald’s food your child orders hamburger, cheeseburger, 4-piece, or 6-piece they’ll get a Boo Bucket. The usual sides include fries, apple pieces, and a drink.
The 2018 Boo Buckets will be available at certain McDonald’s stores while stocks last. Considering how popular these Halloween things are, you might want to move quickly to get your little monster one before they run out.
New Designs and Colors for This Year’s Boo Buckets
McDonald’s is selling four different kinds of Boo Buckets this year. These colors are available:
- Pink
- Yellow
- Blue
- Orange
- White
- Green
The buckets have handles and a fun monster pattern resembling fluffy characters. The monsters sound scary, but McDonald’s made sure the faces on the buckets are more cute than scary, so they’re terrific for little kids.
Of course, that’s not all. Stickers are included with every Boo Bucket so that kids can make their designs and add a personal touch. This small feature lets them be artistic and gives each bucket a unique look.
Looking Back at the History of McDonald’s Boo Buckets and Feeling Nostalgic
In 1986, McDonald’s first offered Boo Buckets as a Halloween offering. Over the years, they became a yearly tradition, and kids looked forward to their introduction every fall.
Simple but memorable, the first Boo Buckets often had jack-o’-lantern faces or other Halloween-themed images on them. Many people who grew up in the late 1980s and early 1990s remember throwing Halloween parties with these buckets.
Starbucks changed the shape over time by adding new colors, figures, and sometimes lids. Despite being popular, the lids were finally taken away, and McDonald’s now sells Boo Buckets without tops. Still, the buckets are a well-known part of Halloween for many families, and their return every year is eagerly awaited.
Mixed Reactions to the New Boo Bucket Designs
Fans are thrilled that Boo Buckets are back this year, but not everyone likes the new styles. There was a mix of joy and sadness when McDonald’s shared a sneak peek of the 2024 Boo Buckets on social media.
Fans who have been following Boo Buckets for a long time strongly disagree with the new designs, which are very different from the originals from the 1990s. New buckets have cute monster-like figures instead of the traditional, simple jack-o-lantern faces.
McDonald’s has changed the styles too much for some fans, with one reviewer saying, “You should’ve stuck with the old ones.” “Please stop changing the look and return to the old-school ones,” said someone else.
Others who are fans don’t like that there are no lids. Today’s buckets have handles and stickers, but they don’t come with lids like some older ones did. Fans complained because they remembered using the lids to close the buckets and keep the candy inside. We just wanted lids with the old style,” said one fan. “This is not it!”
Not All Negative: Some Fans Are Just Happy Boo Buckets Are Back
Numerous individuals are genuinely pleased to see Boo Buckets back, even with the new look. Numerous kids are thrilled to finally possess one of these well-known Halloween buckets.
Others on social media said they were glad McDonald’s kept doing the Halloween ritual. One excited reviewer wrote, “I’ve BEEN WAITING for this!” Others agreed, saying they were just glad to see Boo Buckets back on the menu in time for trick-or-treating.
Why You Should Get Your Boo Bucket Early
Whatever you choose, Boo Buckets are a popular item that usually sells out before Halloween. Parents rush to McDonald’s every October to get one of these fun pails for their kids. Although there are a limited number available, not everyone will be able to get one.
Make plans to go to your local McDonald’s as soon as the Boo Buckets are available if you or your child want one. Without planning, you might miss out on this Halloween ritual.
Conclusion
Everyone has their own opinion on the new styles of McDonald’s Boo Buckets, but for many families, they are still a popular Halloween ritual. The bright colors, editable stickers, and scary faces will make your child’s trick-or-treating experience more fun this year.
Get a Boo Bucket at your local McDonald’s on October 15 before they’re all gone. Halloween is incomplete without a scary character.
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