Swimming Minion 2022 McDonald’s Minions: The Rise of Gru

 

2024 McDonald’s Japan - Doraemon Bongo Maze “Nobita’s Earth Symphony”

 

McDonald's Restaurant Paligui, Apalit, Pampanga, Philippines (2026)

 

McDonald's Paligui Apalit Pampanga is one of the McDonald’s fast-food restaurants located along McArthur Highway in the Paligui area of Apalit, Pampanga, Philippines, offering classic McDonald’s menu favorites like burgers, fries, and McCafé items with dine-in, take-out, and drive-thru services. McDonald’s Philippines itself has a long history in the country that began in the early 1990s when entrepreneur George T. Yang secured the franchise rights and opened the first McDonald’s here, bringing the global brand’s quick-service model to Filipino customers and helping it grow into a nationwide chain with dozens of outlets—including multiple locations across Pampanga province.

Smokey Melt Chicken Sandwich - McDonald's Philippines (February 2026)

The Smokey Melt Chicken Sandwich at McDonald’s Philippines is a limited‑time offering featured in the McSavers Snack & Match promo through at least mid‑February 2026, where it’s priced affordably — around ₱59 solo or about ₱79 when paired with a side or drink — making it a budget‑friendly snack choice. It’s essentially a chicken sandwich built on McDonald’s signature soft bun, with a flavorful fillet dressed in a smokey, tangy sauce that has a bit of spicy kick, aiming to give a bold flavor twist compared to the standard chicken sandwich. Available all day via dine‑in, take‑out, kiosks, drive‑thru, McDelivery, and other ordering platforms, this snack‑sized sandwich is part of McDo’s effort to add variety and everyday celebration moments to its menu.

Year of the Snake Birdie (February 5, 2026)

The Year of the Snake Birdie released on February 5, 2026 is a special-edition collectible featuring Birdie the Early Bird, styled to celebrate the Lunar New Year theme associated with the Snake. The figure typically showcases Birdie dressed in festive red-and-gold attire with snake-inspired patterns and decorative details symbolizing wisdom, elegance, and good fortune—traits traditionally linked to the zodiac animal. Designed as a limited seasonal item, this Birdie variant reflects McDonald’s long-standing practice of adapting its mascots for cultural celebrations in Asian markets, making it appealing to both collectors and fans of Lunar New Year merchandise. Its release timing aligns with pre–Lunar New Year festivities, emphasizing prosperity, renewal, and celebration through a familiar and family-friendly characters.

Golden Year Of the Horse Grimace McDonald's Philippines (February 5, 2026)

As of February 5, 2026, Golden Year of the Horse Grimace appears to be part of a festive McDonald’s Philippines promotional celebration tied to the Year of the Horse (a Chinese zodiac theme) where the chain rolled out limited-edition “Golden Year” zodiac collectibles and themed items (running from early February into March), encouraging customers to collect all 12 zodiac pieces with some featuring the Golden Horse — and McDonald’s Philippines hinted at kicking off a “✨golden✨ lucky era” on 02.05.26 on its official social media. While Grimace himself remains a beloved McDonald’s mascot celebrated in various events and merchandise around the world, including birthday parties and themed meals, the Golden Year of the Horse Grimace phrase locally seems linked to this zodiac promo and brand excitement rather than one specific worldwide campaign.

The Biggest McDonald's in the Philippines (January 29, 2026)

The largest McDonald’s in the Philippines is located in San Fernando, Pampanga, inside the Capital Town township development, and it holds the title of the biggest McDonald’s branch in the country with a floor area of over 1,000 square meters, seating around 360 people. This two-level NextGen McDonald’s features modern amenities including a McCafé, no-touch drive-thru lane, self-ordering kiosks, alfresco dining, a meeting room, and a dedicated party area, along with a large parking space and an “Instagrammable” green wall. Open 24 hours and offering McDelivery, the branch was opened on December 7, 2020, and is designed to be a destination for both locals and visitors, helping make Capital Town a notable spot in Pampanga.

102 Dalmatian with Rocking Horse - Disney (McDonald’s 2000)

The 102 Dalmatians with Rocking Horse was a McDonald’s Happy Meal toy released in 2000 as part of Disney’s 102 Dalmatians promotion, inspired by the franchise’s playful puppy theme rather than a specific movie scene. The toy typically featured a Dalmatian puppy figure mounted on a small rocking horse, designed to gently rock back and forth, encouraging imaginative and interactive play for children. Made from durable plastic with simple molded details and bright, kid-friendly colors, it reflected McDonald’s late-1990s to early-2000s approach to character toys that combined movement with collectible appeal. Today, the 101 Dalmatians Rocking Horse toy is remembered fondly by collectors of vintage Happy Meal items and Disney memorabilia as a charming example of McDonald’s classic Disney collaborations at the turn of the millennium.

Princess Peach - Super Mario (McDonald’s 2017)

 

In 2017 McDonald’s released a series of Super Mario-themed Happy Meal toys tied to Nintendo’s iconic franchise, and one collectible in that lineup was a small hard-plastic figure of Princess Peach. This figure depicted Peach in her classic pink dress standing on a simple base with a themed background and, like other toys in the set, was designed primarily as a fun, displayable collectible for kids and fans rather than a complex play feature — though in some regional releases she could spin when rolled or interacted with. The 2017 Super Mario Happy Meal set included eight different character toys (such as Mario, Luigi, Bowser, Yoshi, and Princess Peach), each loosely tied to recognizable elements or actions from the games, making them popular among collectors years later.

Crayola Astronaut Activity Figure - McDonald's (December 2025)

 

In December 2025 in the Philippines, McDonald’s Happy Meal lineup includes a Crayola Planet series of creative toys, among which is the Crayola Planet Astronaut Activity Figure—a collectible activity‑themed figure that encourages kids to engage in imaginative space play and coloring fun as part of the Crayola collaboration available with participating Happy Meals while supplies last. This set typically features a mix of planet, alien, and astronaut‑themed Crayola toys like stencil art and glow‑in‑the‑dark posters along with the Astronaut Activity Figure, making it a popular pick for children who enjoy both arts‑and‑crafts and space exploration themes.

Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking (McDonald's 2023)

Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking are two of the most influential physicists in history, each transforming our understanding of the universe through groundbreaking theories. Einstein, active in the early 20th century, revolutionized physics with his theories of relativity, explaining how space, time, and gravity work on cosmic scales, while Hawking, working decades later, expanded modern cosmology by exploring black holes, singularities, and the origins of the universe, famously proposing that black holes emit radiation now known as Hawking radiation. Though from different eras, both scientists shared a deep curiosity about the nature of reality and helped shape modern scientific thought through their innovative ideas and enduring legacies.

In 2023, McDonald’s launched the “Happy Meal Readers / I Can” series, offering simplified mini-versions of Little People, Big Dreams biographies as book-alternatives to regular toys with Happy Meal. Within these mini-books, kids could learn about legendary figures — including Einstein and Hawking — recast as “scientist”-heroes whose childhood curiosity and determination led to major contributions to science. Through this program, McDonald’s aimed to make stories of real-life innovators accessible worldwide, helping children feel that “if they did it, I can too.”

Dr. Maya Angelou and Jane Austen (McDonald's 2024)

Dr. Maya Angelou and Jane Austen are celebrated literary figures whose works continue to inspire readers across generations: Angelou, an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist, is best known for I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, which powerfully explores identity, resilience, and the quest for freedom; Austen, an English novelist of the early 19th century, authored classics such as Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility, offering sharp insight into society, class, and the complexities of human relationships. Together, their writings—though from different eras and worlds—highlight the enduring power of storytelling to illuminate human strength, social truths, and the richness of personal experience.

Emmeline Pankhurst and Wilma Mankiller - Little People, Big Dreams (McDonald's 2023)

Emmeline Pankhurst and Wilma Mankiller were influential leaders who championed the rights and empowerment of marginalized groups in different eras and contexts. Pankhurst, a British suffragette born in 1858, spearheaded the militant wing of the women’s suffrage movement through the Women’s Social and Political Union, helping secure voting rights for women in the United Kingdom. Mankiller, born in 1945, became the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, where she focused on community development, healthcare, and education, revitalizing tribal governance and uplifting Indigenous communities. Despite their different backgrounds, both women are remembered for their courage, determination, and transformative leadership that advanced equality and social justice.

Crayola Planet Spiral Art - McDonald's (December 2025)

In December 2025 McDonald’s launched a collaboration with Crayola dubbed “Planet McDonald’s” (or “Crayola Planet”), offering a limited-time series of eight collectible activity toys bundled with Happy Meals. Among the toys is a “Rocket Spiral Art” — the name suggests a creative, spiral-based art activity likely inspired by or similar in spirit to Crayola’s existing “Spin & Spiral Art Station”, which lets kids create dynamic, geometric spiral or spin-art designs with markers and paint. The collaboration seems designed to combine the fun of a Happy Meal surprise with Crayola’s emphasis on creativity and hands-on art play — a way to make fast-food dining an unexpectedly creative experience for kids. 

Crayola Rocket Spiral Art - McDonald's (December 2025)

In December 2025, McDonald’s Philippines partnered with Crayola — offering a special “Crayola Planet” Happy Meal lineup that includes creative art‑themed toys such as the “Crayola Planet Rocket Activity Colouring Book,” “Crayola Planet Spiral Set,” astronaut and alien stencil‑art tools, and other galaxy‑inspired items. The offering aims to encourage imaginative play, allowing kids to color, stencil, and create galaxy‑themed rocket art and cosmic designs — turning a routine fast‑food meal into a fun, art‑driven activity. While the Spin & Spiral Art Station (sold separately as a Crayola product) is designed to let kids generate geometric spiral art or vibrant spin‑paint designs using markers and paints.

Crayola Rocket Activity Colouring Book - McDonald's (December 2025)

Crayola Rocket Activity Colouring Book - McDonald's offered via Crayola and McDonald's as of December 2025, the concept fits within well‑known practices: colouring books are traditionally used both as children’s creative tools and as promotional materials. 

In this Crayola activity book, you could expect multiple pages of line‑art featuring rockets or space‑themed illustrations that kids can colour in — a fun, imaginative activity that develops fine motor skills and creativity, and works well as a Happy Meal‑style giveaway. Because such colouring books usually ensure their pages resist marker bleed‑through and are safe for children, it likely remains a child‑friendly option for entertainment at home or on the go.

Flying Axolotl - Adopt Me, McDonald’s Happy Meal (November 2025)

 

The McDonald's November 2025 “Adopt Me!” Happy Meal collection includes a special release: the Flying Axolotl — one of ten collectible “flying pets” that McDonald’s is giving away with every Happy Meal while supplies last. The Flying Axolotl becomes available starting the week of 27 November 2025, along with the Flying Elephant. For fans of Adopt Me!, this toy is a chance to bring a bit of the game’s whimsical pet-collecting and flying magic into real life — from detachable wings to collectible scale, it’s aimed at kids (and collectors) looking for a fun, tangible piece of the Adopt Me! universe.

Lenny Binoculars -Toy Story (McDonald's 1999)

Lenny the Binoculars from the 1999 McDonald’s Toy Story 2 Happy Meal promotion is a miniature, child-friendly replica of the perky wind-up binoculars who assists Woody and the gang throughout the films. The toy typically features Lenny’s signature blue body, dual round lenses, and simplified molded details that reflect his animated design, sometimes including a small wind-up–style motif or wheels for pretend play. Released as part of McDonald’s wide character lineup for the movie’s debut, this durable plastic figure captured the playful charm of the original character and remains a nostalgic collectible for fans of the early Pixar-era Happy Meal toys.

Lego Bird Plane (McDonald’s 1986)

The Lego McDonald’s Happy Meal toy released in the Philippines in 1986 is remembered as one of the earliest promotional tie-ins that introduced many Filipino children to the charm of Lego’s brick-building play. Typically included as small polybag sets or mini buildable figures, these toys offered simple but engaging constructions—such as tiny vehicles, basic characters, or colorful block assortments—that reflected Lego’s classic aesthetic during the mid-1980s. Though modest compared to modern promotional builds, the 1986 sets were prized for providing an accessible taste of Lego creativity at a time when the brand’s products were not yet widely available in the country, making them nostalgic collectibles for Filipino toy enthusiasts today.

Frost Dragon - Adopt Me! Roblox (McDonald's November 19, 2025)

 

Here’s a look at the Frost Dragon from the November 2025 Adopt Me! x McDonald’s Happy Meal. Part of a limited-time promotion running from November 6 to December 10 in some markets (like Malaysia), this toy is one of ten “flying” Adopt Me! pets offered across the campaign. The Frost Dragon appears in the final wave, becoming available from the week of December 4. Like the other toys, it comes with detachable wings and sticker sheets so kids can personalize their pet — mirroring the game’s fantasy aesthetic. Collectors and players have especially praised it as a fun, physical way to own one of Adopt Me!’s signature dragons, and some fans even say it’s their preferred way to “adopt” the Frost Dragon given its rarity and beauty.