What is in the new McDonald’s 'Pet Simulator' Happy Meal for Holidays 2024? New toys, items, and more explored

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This holiday season, McDonald’s is promoting the beautiful feeling of sharing. It will be introducing an all-new Pet Simulator Happy Meal for its customers to give them the experience of being “the gifter, not just the giftee,” as per a press release.

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Image via McDonald's

The Happy Meal will be available from November 26 to December 16, 2024 at participating locations of McDonald’s across the country. It will contain two Pet Simulator toys, one for you or your kid and another one for your loved one. It can be your friend or anyone else whom you would want to spread love with. The second toy is already gift-wrapped, which will make it easier for gifting.

The toys come with a QR code which links to a digital gaming experience. You can also personalise them with the help of using holiday-inspired stickers available with the meal.

The collection consists of 18 different toys that are inspired by Pet Simulator game launched on Roblox in 2018. Since its release, the game garnered over 11.6 billion plays across all games till date. The game allows the players to collect coins and gems in order to grab their favourite pet.


What are the changes added to the McDonald’s Pet Simulator Happy Meal?

Well, the food in the Pet Simulator Happy Meal remains the same. A burger (cheeseburgers, hamburgers, or chicken sandwiches), Chicken McNuggets (4 counts or 6 counts), sides (French Fries or Apple Slices) and a beverage of your choice. Happy Meals can be ordered by anyone, whether you are an adult or a kid.

One can place their orders online through McDonald’s app or website. Or, you can visit your nearby McDonald’s to grab your Pet Simulator Happy Meal. Since the offer is for a limited time period, it is recommended to confirm with the staff before placing the order.


More about the Pet Simulator Happy Meal

Jennifer “JJ” Healan, McDonald’s vice president, U.S. marketing, brand, content & culture, said in a press release,

“We hope this special Happy Meal inspires kids to share during this season of giving. Sharing is such a big part of the McDonald’s ethos – whether it's sharing your fries, your McNuggets or a McFlurry – and now we’re giving our youngest fans the opportunity to do that with their Happy Meal, too."
"This meal has two toys – one for you, and one for you to gift. Whether they choose to gift their extra toy to a family member, make a friend smile, or show kindness to a neighbor, it’s all about helping kids feel the joy of giving this holiday season." Helen added.

What else McDonald’s has added to its holiday menu?

McDonald’s had reintroduced its Holiday pie in their menu from November 15. However, it will only be available for a limited time. The festive treat consists of a velvety custard baked into a crunchy crust, which is topped with sugar and rainbow sprinkles.

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Image via McDonald's

The pie made its debut in 1999 and has since been a favorite among customers. The food chain also relaunched its Spicy Chicken McNuggets on November 4.

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Edited by Mudeet Arora