Summary
McDonald’sis bringing out the nostalgia for its latest collectible meal announcement, which is not only for fans of some of its most iconic partnerships over the years, but for fans of the Universaltheme parks as well. McDonald’s is known for some exciting and interesting collaborations over the years, from Disney toUniversalto anime, but the latest release has the fast-food chain going back to its roots for a fan-favorite collection.
McDonald’s is the biggest fast-food restaurant in America. From the Play Place ball pits, to the Nintendo video game stations, to the iconic lineup of toys released throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, McDonald’s has been a staple of American culture for several decades. Over the years, the chain has released a variety of collaborations with various companies and artists, including K-pop group BTS, Travis Scott, Cactus Plant Flea Market,Marvel’s original seriesLoki, and the popular animeJujutsu Kaisen. This latest announcement, however, takes the Golden Arches back to their roots.
Starting August 13, McDonald’s will bereleasing its Collector’s Meal, featuring a lineup of six collectible cups adorned with various popular franchises and characters from their previous toy releases. McDonald’s collector’s cups are not a new idea, as the chain has released items in the past featuring Garfield, Disney characters, Batman characters, and more, although it has been some time since a new collection has been announced. The Collector’s Meal is a way for “longtime fans to relive treasured moments and help a new generation make their own lasting memories,” according to the company’s Global Chief Marketing Officer.
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In addition, the Collector’s Meal will be available all day long and includes one of two options: a Sausage McMuffin with Egg sandwich, Hash Brown and Hot Coffee during breakfast hours or a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets or a Big Mac sandwich with Fries and a soft drink during the lunch and dinner hours.
Not only does this collection tug at the nostalgic memories of McDonald’s fans, but it also appeals to the theme park crowd as well. Universal Orlando justrecently opened its DreamWorks Land, inspired byShrek,Kung Fu Panda, andTrolls, as well as Minions Land, inspired by the hilarious and loveable yellow Minions from theDespicable Mefranchise. With the park also leaning heavily into its own nostalgia, it feels fitting that they would partner with McDonald’s for its latest release.
The cups will be available starting August 13 for a limited time. Whether a fan of the most popular fast-food chain in America or wanting to relive a favorite childhood memory, this collection is perfect for generations of McDonald’s consumers or even fans ofUniversal’s own nostalgic franchises. While this collection may only be for a limited time, it will be exciting to see what McDonald’s does next.
