Boo Buckets McDonald's 2024: Happy Meal buckets release Oct 15

Oct 19, 2024

The iconic Happy Meal Boo Buckets are back at McDonald's for a limited time.

The fast-food chain released the monster-themed pails on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at participating restaurants nationwide. The new designs are available in white, orange, green, and a brand-new color: blue.

The Boo Buckets date back decades — the first debuted in 1986 ― bringing back nostalgia for many during the spooky season. This year, fans can add their spin on the bucket and customize pails with themed stickers.

The buckets were released Tuesday, Oct. 15, and are available while supplies last.

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The new designs come in white, orange, green, and a brand-new color, blue.

Last year's Boo Buckets also resembled classic monsters, including Monster, Skeleton, Mummy and Vampire. This year's models are more amorphous, allowing kids to outfit them with enclosed stickers.

Boo Bucket comes with Happy Meals, and each restaurant determines prices and may vary based on location, according to McDonald's.

In El Paso, Texas, the Happy Meal with the hamburger option is $4.09, the cheeseburger costs $4.29, while a 4-piece nugget meal is $4.59 and a 6-piece nugget meal is $5.59, plus tax.

While many are happy that the pails are back, some fans are reportedly saying the original design is better, seeing that McDonald's Boo Buckets initially came with a lid.

Here's a look at what the buckets looked like more than 30 years ago:

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