Halloween Happy Meals are getting a wicked new makeover this fall as fast-food giant McDonald’s teams up with Disney to shake up a four-decade October tradition. McDonald’s officially announced the return of its fan-favorite Boo Buckets across participating restaurants nationwide. Departing from the traditional jack-o’-lanterns, ghosts, and goblins of previous seasons, the 2026 collection spotlights five of Disney’s most notorious animated villains: Maleficent, Ursula, Jafar, Scar, and Cruella de Vil. The limited-edition buckets will officially land in restaurants starting Tuesday, October 20, 2026, available with the purchase of a Happy Meal while supplies last.
Inside The Five Disney Villains Boo Bucket Designs
The 2026 collection introduces five distinct character designs that trade classic monster faces for iconic animated villainy:
- Maleficent From Sleeping Beauty: Adorned in eerie green tones, celebrating the Mistress of All Evil with her signature horned silhouette.
- Ursula From The Little Mermaid: Drenched in deep sea purple, capturing the sinister sea witch and her tentacled flair.
- Jafar From Aladdin: Bathed in menacing ruby red, evoking the royal vizier of Agrabah and his treacherous sorcery.
- Scar From The Lion King: Wrapped in rich savannah orange, capturing the cunning and ruthless ruler of the Pride Lands.
- Cruella de Vil From 101 Dalmatians: Styled in stark black-and-white fashion, nodding to the fur-obsessed couture villain.
- Custom Lids And Stickers: Each collectible pail features a villain-inspired lid along with a dedicated sticker sheet featuring movie-specific details and sidekicks, allowing diners to personalize their bucket.
A Nostalgic Halloween Tradition Enters A New Era
First introduced in 1986 with the original trio characters McPunk’n, McBoo, and McGoblin, Boo Buckets have served as a generational Halloween staple for trick-or-treaters and fast-food memorabilia collectors alike. After being discontinued in 2016, overwhelming consumer demand prompted McDonald’s to revive the pails in 2022.
This year's collaboration marks the first major entertainment franchise crossover for the Boo Buckets since their official revival.
"Each bucket includes a villain-inspired lid and stickers featuring iconic characters and details true fans will recognize," McDonald's confirmed in an official product announcement.
Families and collectors can secure the novelty pails by ordering a Happy Meal in restaurants, via the McDonald’s app, or through the drive-thru starting October 20 while seasonal inventory lasts.
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