What are the new toys at McDonald's. "Happy Meal", "McDonald's": description, composition, toys, reviews

27.09.2019 Healthy eating

Branches of the McDonald's corporation are already known even in the hinterland of our country. Fast food dishes are in great demand, especially among young people. The young population of the country enthusiastically shares the experience of eating burgers of different composition, evaluates which coffee is better or which ice cream tastes better. French fries, which have a golden and crispy crust, are especially liked by young people and children. Children go to McDonald's branches for the only meal - Happy Mila, as there is a surprise waiting for them ...

How did Happy Meal come about?

Happy Meal (McDonald's) was originally conceived as a dish constructor. The idea is that the child chooses ("folds") his own dish. He can make it from potatoes, hamburger, juice or milk. This approach made this dish popular in many cities of our country.

Happy Meal (McDonald's) began its existence in 1995. Until today, the range of products included in the dish has expanded significantly. This is dictated by caring for the child, because every little man needs food rich in microelements and vitamins.

Its composition

Many parents are interested in the question of the composition of Happy Mila. The menu developers have taken into account all the nuances of preparing a dish for children. They understand that not only the appearance is important, but also the quality of the product. Therefore, Happy Meal (McDonald's) consists of various products that you can choose yourself. It includes:

  • hamburger;
  • nuggets;
  • cheeseburger;
  • sauce (child's choice);
  • carrot sticks;
  • French fries;
  • "Coca Cola";
  • "Fanta";
  • "Sprite";
  • various juices;
  • chocolate drink;
  • just mineral water;
  • another interesting ingredient is a chocolate toy.

Another project was launched - the creation of an adult Happy Mila. When ordering this dish, you need to specify which Happy Meal at McDonald's you want to buy. The adult version includes mineral water, salad, some more ingredients to choose from, and a useful little thing - a pedometer. Also in the box you can find a booklet with recommendations on how to eat right and lead a healthy lifestyle.

Product quality

The branches of this fast food restaurant pay maximum attention to the quality of the products used to prepare meals, especially for children. Happy Meal McDonald's sandwiches use natural beef, and Chickenburg includes a breaded chicken fillet. Selected pieces of chicken are used in the preparation of nuggets. All meat components are checked several times before they are put on the table for cooking. : "How much does a Happy Meal cost at McDonald's?" You might say, "Not so much compared to the quality of each ingredient and the many checks before use."

It is known that the McDonald's chain of stores has very strict requirements for the selection of products. The vegetables that make up Happy Mila must be grown in sustainable areas. In Russia, they are supplied from the Belaya Dacha agricultural firm, which has been tested for quality. Of the many types of potatoes for the preparation of such a children's dish, only 2 varieties are selected.

The oil is not a selection product, but 100% natural, from sunflowers grown in the fields of the country. It also undergoes many quality checks and is supplied from a special plant for the production of frying oils in Efremov (Tula region).

Milk and cocktail mixes are also quality products. They are supplied from the farms of the Vladimir and Moscow regions. Whole milk is processed and we get great cocktails, ice cream, McFlurries.

What is Happy Meal special?

This dish brings joy to kids and their parents due to the presence of various surprises in it. Designed to delight its little McDonald's visitors. Happy Meal's toys in it are constantly changing, depending on how the interests of the children change. If a new cartoon has come out, the child is happy to meet the little hero of the popular cartoon in the purchased dish.

Are these dishes different in different cities?

The restaurant chain has approximately the same menu. It can only change depending on the promotions held within the network. For example, when there was a campaign for a healthy lifestyle for teenagers, the Happy Meal (McDonald's) menu included not only the usual ingredients, but also a bottle of mineral water.

In different cities of the country there is a standard set of ingredients: a burger with cheese, salad, apple slices. And also a wide range of additional ingredients is presented to the visitor's choice: milk, lemonade, sandwiches with toys and so on.

McDonald's, what toys in Happy Meal?

For many, going to a fast food restaurant will be remembered for a long time. The conditions for serving food, pleasant atmosphere, quick service and just good communication will leave a mark in your memory for a long time. Someone comes there almost every day and already becomes a collector of toys and various branded trifles. The most popular questions from restaurant visitors are: "How much does Happy Meal cost at McDonald's and" What toys can you see in it? "

The choice of toys for so many years of existence of this dish is estimated in billions. The founders of the McDonald's chain always keep an eye on popular characters, producing small copies of them and selling them to visitors. Anyone can be a toy in Happy Mile, the intrigue remains until the opening of the dish, since no one knows what he will come across next. Transformers, Hello Kitty, Teletubbies, Lego, Joe's soldier, Beanie Baby, Tin Tin, Dupont twins, Snow's dog, Captain Haddock, Unicorn manuscripts, Red Rakham, various animals and other characters from cartoons and children's films meet here.

In a new unified series of 10 original toys-gadgets, according to the plot of the film, belonging to its most different characters: both kind (Tin Tin, his faithful dog Snow, Captain Haddock, twin detectives Dupont), and villains (Red Rakham). Also included in the series is a real "artifact" around which the main action of the tape unfolds - the secret manuscript of the Unicorn.

Conditions for making Happy Meal at McDonald's

It should be noted that the main rule of the corporation is the cleanliness and speed of food preparation. This is achieved through some ready-made ingredients. Cashiers just need to take the order and make the necessary dish.

The cost of Happy Meal ("McDonald's") depends on the name and quantity of ingredients included in its composition. The price ranges from 150 to 210 rubles. The cost is also influenced by whether breakfast is prepared or lunch. The latter are slightly more expensive.

The most famous fast food chain in the world is McDonald's. The restaurant offers its visitors not only the opportunity to have a quick and even tasty snack, but also a very good choice of dishes. Adults are attracted by the low prices and the absence of anxious expectation of cooking, while children are attracted by Happy Meal.

McDonald's, in fact, is popular not so much with adults as with children, and the management of this network is well aware of this. Children are not only flowers of life, but also a great opportunity to make good money. Implementing this strategy, McDonald's has a colorful Happy Meal children's lunchbox on its menu.

Successful start of a great idea

At the very dawn of the company's existence, marketing specialists did everything to make McDonald's become more popular. Elementary logic and an understanding of the foundations of human psychology led to the decision of the leadership to develop an effective methodology for attracting children. The requirements were simple: on the one hand, advertising for the restaurant had to equally effectively attract children from various countries, on the other hand, it had not to be one-off.

Dick Brahms, advertising manager in St. Louis, handled this task. He came up with a simple and effective solution - to create a special children's set, packed in a bright box. The set was supposed to contain several dishes popular with children, as well as an exclusive toy made from quality materials. The series of toys had to remain exclusive, because this automatically made the set attractive to collectors.

This set was economically beneficial for visitors, because its total cost was much cheaper than the cost of the same dishes, but bought separately. It turned out that the toy was completely free. The children immediately fell in love with Happy Meal. McDonald's made it even more attractive by including limited edition toys.

High quality standards as the motto of the restaurant

Competition in the restaurant business has always existed, especially in the fast food sector. The only way to become successful here is the quality of the products. McDonald's managers claim that all dishes on the menu are made from natural products. And contrary to popular opinion, this is true.

The company values ​​its reputation and tries to do everything perfectly. This applies not only to food, but also to toys at Happy Meal. McDonald's constantly monitors their quality. And in the event that a defect is found in the party, all toys can be returned and replaced.

Perhaps the most striking example will be the children's pedometer, which at one time came with the Happy Meal. Everything would be fine, only the whole batch was made in China from low-quality materials.

It soon became clear that the bracelet was irritating to the skin, and angry parents literally pounced on McDonald's with angry letters. The company immediately reacted by calling for all bracelets to be surrendered immediately. Everyone who brought the bracelet received a decent and tasty compensation.

This is how the McDonald's restaurant retained its image. "Happy Meal", toys from which no longer fail, continues to delight children with their surprises.

What is included in the box of children's joy

What's in a Happy Meal at McDonald's? Surprisingly, many parents in the world are still interested in this question, since not everyone is familiar with the named network. This restaurant has always stood out for its well-developed adult menu and special offers. It also happened that on some days unique dishes were sold.

A toy has been and remains an invariable element in Happy Meal. It is automatically included in the price. The buyer can entrust the choice to a nice girl at the checkout, or do it on his own. In this case, you need to take a liking to it at a special stand, and call the number at the checkout.

Not all buyers choose a complete set, so there is a standard menu:

  • cheeseburger;
  • delicious French fries;
  • drink.

More experienced buyers always complete the children's kit themselves. In general, the company's policy is that the cashier is obliged to ask the child what his Happy Meal will be. McDonald's strives to develop independence in every child and encourage children to explore the extensive McDonald's menu.

It should be understood that any portion for children is less than an adult, so it will not be too harmful for a child. The company has done everything to ensure that "Happy Meal" was a balanced set that does not contain unnecessary things. Particularly noteworthy is the company's refusal of soda in the standard children's set. It was replaced with natural juice.

How much does Happy Meal cost at McDonald's?

The cost of any product is always a matter of the day. McDonald's is no longer the cheapest restaurant, and prices for all dishes are changing. All dishes become more expensive, even those included in the children's set. However, despite this, "Happy Meal" is still the most affordable and cheapest here.

The standard "Happy Meal" costs from 206 to 211 rubles. But self-assembled sets can be more expensive, because in this case, each dish is counted separately. Don't worry if your child orders more meals, they are still much cheaper than the usual ones.

For this reason, it is impossible to say exactly how much Happy Meal costs at McDonald's, because each set is unique in its own way. On the days of special promotions, limited sets are released, they are more expensive than usual, but their value is also higher.

The toy is the main thing!

What is there in the set for children, without which it is impossible to imagine? Of course it's a toy! The very first "Happy Meal" included the most common branded souvenirs. Much later, the company began to rely on toys from branded brands. Marketers have noticed that it is the toys based on their favorite cartoons that make children who buy Happy Meals from McDonalds happy the most!

The company always tries to follow the trends in popular characters. With the release of any popular cartoon, the assortment of toys changes. They may vary from country to country.

Features of "Happy Mila"

Happy Meal is a great gift for any child. We can say that there is no kid who would refuse a children's lunchbox. Bright, attractive packaging design, popular toy and tasty contents - all this definitely leaves pleasant memories. Nobody cares about children's lunchboxes the way McDonald's does. Happy Meal menu, toys and bright advertising campaign attract both children and adults.

The current year is drawing to a close and it is quite logical that our readers are wondering what Happy meal toys to expect in 2018. It's time to create an announcement topic, which we will supplement throughout the year with new information as it becomes available.

Since the Mcdonalds toy chain no longer announces the release of toy collections in advance, we can base our forecast on guesswork and proceed from the analysis of foreign toy collections of Happy Meal. You can also navigate by the premieres of cartoons, which are announced in the box office for 2018. Of course, with the exception of Walt Disney films, this studio, unfortunately, still does not collaborate with McDonald's.
Since our family travels a lot, if possible, we will show you collections of Happy meal toys from European countries, America and Russia.

This topic will collect the names of the series of toys that will be included in the Happy Meal sets at McDonald's restaurants (Ukraine) in 2018. Data on the exact dates of sales and assortment will be added as each collection is released.

Last 2017 McDonald's pleased us with the following collections:

  • Sing / Sing
  • Adventure Time
  • The Lego Batman Movie
  • The Smurfs. Touch the magic.
  • My Little Pony and Transformers
  • Become the owner of the Boo Zoo (Teenie Beanie Boo's Zoo)
  • Spiymay merrily with the homeland - "Nikchemny I" (Despicable Me 3)
  • Justice League: for boys Justice League Action and DC Super Hero Girls
  • Emoji Movie (The Emoji Movie, Emoji movie)
  • Hello Kitty & Pokemon (Hello Kitty & Pokemon, Hello Kitty & Pokemon)
  • Super Mario "(Super Mario, Super Mario)
  • Yo-Kai / Powerpuff Girls "(Yo-Kai Watch & Powerpuff Girls, Yo-Kai Watch & Powerpuff Girls)

You can familiarize yourself with the collections of these toys in the announcement for 2017 by

We hoped that there would be a collection of toys Barbie (Barbi) and Hot Wheels (Hot wheels) so beloved by many children, but, alas, it was not in Ukraine. Also, the forecast for the Nerf series of toys for outdoor activities did not come true. Perhaps 2018 will give us these toys.

Let's see what toys will be in 2018.


An hour is suitable (Adventure Time, Adventure Time)
December 29, 2017 - February 1, 2018

The first collection of the year will be characters from the Adventure Time animated series, already known to us from last year's toys. A collection of 10 toys is expected to appear in two
stages of 5 pieces each. Keychain toys.
Read an overview of the toys in this collection at.




Snoopy (Snoopy, Peanuts Snoopy "s World),
February-March 2018
McDonald's will be visited by a character already familiar to you from past collections - Snoopy. Children will enjoy 10 functional toys. Browse software collection




From March 16 to April 19 at McDonald's "Rabbit Petrik" awaits visitors himself). The collection of toys is timed to the release of the cartoon of the same name, its premiere in Ukraine - March 22, 2018. There are 10 toys in the collection. Details - by.



National Geographic Kids - "Marvelous, ale fact" (Surprising, but true)
April-May 2018

McDonalds now has a very unusual collection - at Happy Meal you will find small exclusive soft toys from National Geographic. Collection release time: from April 20 to May 31, 2018.





My Little Pony and Transformers (My Little Pony & Transformers, My Little Pony & Transformers),
June-July 2018


Monsters on Canics 3 (Monsters on Vacation 3, Hotel Transylvania 3)
July-August 2018

The heroes of the popular cartoon are back with us!


Justice League Justice League League Action
August-September 2018


Rubik's Cube (Rubik's Cube, Rubik's Cube)
October-November 2018

A very unusual collection that combines the legendary Rubik's cube and the heroes of your favorite cartoons.





Pokemon (Pokemon, Pokemon) - Spiymay legend - Be a legend
November 16 - December 20, 2018





To be continued....

Happy New Year! Peace and kindness to you!

The official website of McDonads Ukraine has a page where you can track the current collection online http://www.mcdonalds.ua/content/ua/Play/happy_toys_meal.html
All topics about McDonald's on our website can be found in ""
2017 Toy Announcement - by
Announcement of toys for 2016 - by.

I would like to thank Svetlanka for the information provided, always up-to-date and timely! Thanks!

Enjoy your collecting!