Boo Buckets are one of McDonald’s things that makes people think of good times. Since their first showing in 1986 (not 1968), these bright Halloween pails have been seen every fall.
Fans look forward to their return every year because the pails remind them of Halloween, trick-or-treating, scary decorations, and McDonald’s Happy Meals.
McDonald’s said that Boo Buckets would be coming back on October 15, 2024, but this year there has been a lot of negative feedback. However, only some people like the new styles of the buckets, even though fans love them. Look at what’s new in 2024 and why some fans aren’t too excited about it.
What Do Boo Buckets Mean?
For those who don’t know, McDonald’s has been giving away Boo Buckets, which are fun, reusable plastic buckets, with some Halloween-themed Happy Meals. Since they first came out in the late 1980s, the buckets have become a mark of Halloween fun.
They often have patterns based on traditional Halloween characters like pumpkins, ghosts, and witches. Not only do they give kids something sweet to take home after dinner, but they’re also useful for trick-or-treating.
The Boo Bucket has changed over the years. McDonald’s has tried out a lot of different colors and figures, making collectible designs that fans love to look at and treasure.
The styles have changed from glow-in-the-dark ghost buckets to pails that look like vampires, but people are still excited about when they come out.
A New Look for the 2024 Boo Buckets
It’s time for McDonald’s to change the look of the Boo Buckets again this year. There will be four new brightly colored soft monster shapes in the 2024 collection.
They come in white, orange, green, and blue for the first time. Each pail will have a new design and stickers that kids (or adults who miss the old ones) can use to decorate.
While this may sound like a fun take on the classic Boo Buckets, people have been very negative about this year’s versions.
The Lid Controversy
One of the main issues from fans is that this year’s Boo Buckets don’t have lids. A few years ago, the pails came with lids that finished off the look and made them more useful. Fans could use the Halloween treat bags for trick-or-treating or storing small toys or candy.
This year’s buckets, on the other hand, don’t have those lids, which makes many people unhappy. There have been many negative comments on social media about this change.
“Don’t do this round.” “Would it kill them to make the lids how they used to?” asked an Instagram user.
Someone else who was angry said, “Bring back the lids!”
Fans’ Reaction to the New Designs
A lot of people are complaining that the 2024 Boo Buckets don’t come with lids, but that’s not the only problem people are having with them. A big chunk of McDonald’s fans are also not happy with the new fluffy monster designs.
There have been more standard Halloween themes on Boo Buckets in the past, like ghosts, pumpkins, and witches. The buckets have a standard Halloween feel because of the well-known figures on them. Some fans are upset about the change to images with monsters, and many have spoken out about it online.
“These should be passed. Someone on Instagram wrote, “Worst Boo Bucket designs released yet.”
“Terrible designs,” said someone on X (formerly Twitter).
For some fans, it’s not just that the styles are different; the new Boo Buckets don’t make them feel like Halloween like the old ones did.
Not Everyone Is Mad
Many people have said bad things about the Boo Buckets’ return, but there are still many fans who are glad they’re back, even with the new styles. Some people have used social media to talk about how excited they are about the new look.
One user on X said, “I think they’re really cute!” supporting the soft monster theme.
Someone else said they liked that McDonald’s kept the practice alive, even though they missed the old patterns.
Some fans are very loud about how unhappy they are with the changes, but it’s clear that most people are just glad to see Boo Buckets back on the menu.
The Power of Years Gone By
People like McDonald’s Boo Buckets because they make people feel like they’re back in the good old days. For many, these buckets remind them of Halloween when they were kids, dressed up in costumes, collected candy, and ate Happy Meals with their family.
Because of this, any changes to the style can feel like they are made just for longtime fans. People are upset this year not only because there are no lids or new patterns but also because these changes hurt the memories and routines that people have with Boo Buckets.
One Instagram user said, “Just bring back the original look,” which was how many fans felt.
Boo Buckets Aren’t the Only McDonald’s Release this Month
It’s not just the Boo Buckets that are going to McDonald’s in October 2024. There will be other limited-time items as well. McDonald’s announced earlier this week that the much-anticipated Chicken Big Mac would be coming to the U.S. for the first time.
In other places, like the U.K. and Canada, where it was only available for a short time, the Chicken Big Mac was a big hit. Now, people in the United States can finally try this new version of the famous Big Mac, which has chicken fillets instead of beef burgers.
People in the U.S. have been asking for a Chicken Big Mac for years, and now the chain is finally giving it to them. On October 10, the Chicken Big Mac will be available, just a few days before the Boo Buckets hit places that are taking part.
Conclusion
There has been a lot of talk about McDonald’s Boo Buckets coming back in 2024. Others are unhappy with the changes, especially the lack of lids and moving away from traditional Halloween figures. Some customers are excited about the new monster-themed designs and sticker decorations.
We don’t know how well the new Boo Buckets will do yet, but one thing is for sure: nostalgia is strong, and fans are very protective of their traditions when it comes to things they love.
However, McDonald’s will have to wait and see if people like the new look of the Boo Buckets or if the chain will need to change its designs in the coming years. No matter what, Halloween wouldn’t be the same without these well-known pails.
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