Did you grow up in the ’80s and ’90s? If so, then you know Halloween season only truly began when McDonald’s started offering their plastic Boo Bucket Happy Meals. This tradition began in 1986, and continued of and on for several decades. A few years ago, McDonald’s tapped into the nostalgia market and brought the original Boo Buckets back, in all their retro glory. But we’ve learned, via Design Taxi, that this year McDonald’s is bringing back the classic Boo Buckets with a bit of a more modern flavor. Gone are the witches, Jack-o-lanterns, and ghosts, because this year it’s all about the monsters.
The monsters on the Boo Buckets for the 2024 spooky season may be new, but the colors are very familiar. The new plastic pails come in the familiar orange, green, and white colors. After all, you need to have the traditional McDonald’s Halloween color palette on display for proper nostalgic vibes. However, a blue bucket is now part of the mix this year, which replaces last year’s purple one. Is the inspiration for this new blue one Cookie Monster, or Sully from Monsters, Inc? We’re not sure, but we’re here for either one. They also include several stickers to decorate each pail with.
Over the years, McDonald’s tried to make their Boo Buckets relevant to modern kids by tying them into a popular IP. There were buckets featuring the Minions, Scooby-Doo, Monster High, and even one for It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! But in 2022, McDonald’s brought back the classic Boo Bucket Happy Meals, which were a big hit. These new Boo Buckets may have different designs than the ones from yesteryear, but they certainly evoke the classic style. This year’s Boo Bucket Happy Meals will be available at McDonald’s locations everywhere starting on October 15.
