Wed. Dec 4th, 2024

MERRY GRINCHMAS! McDonald’s partnership with Dr Seuss welcome The Grinch™ to Happy Meal

On the first day of Grinchmas, McDonald’s gave to me… over six weeks of extraordinary Grinchmas themed activities, for all the family!

November kicked off the start of an exciting few weeks at McDonald’s where families can discover a range of Grinchmas festive surprises in over 150 McDonald’s restaurants across the UK.

To kick off the festivities The Grinch™ himself will be showing up all over the UK spreading festive cheer.

Grinch themed book and toys:

When you choose between a book or toy, each limited Happy Meal® could include one of five bespoke plush Grinch™ toys, a special “Grinchy Tales Twelve days of Grinchmas” book or one of three Grinchy games listed below:

  • Grinchy Families & Pairs
  • Grinchy Snap & Match
  • Grinchy Charades

Life size Grinch™ meet and greets:

The Grinch™ will also be making his way to over 150  McDonald’s restaurants across the UK, so families are in with an opportunity to meet him face to face – participating restaurants can be found HERE.  Those dining in restaurants will benefit from Grinch™ themed activity sheets alongside restaurant activation kits with Grinch flags and headbands,

Whilst Drive Thru customers will receive a Grinchmas Family Fun Pack including a Christmas card activity, festive board game and crayons.

Digital Grinchy games:

Children can also participate in a Grinch™ mission accessible via a bespoke Grinch™ themed digital play design using tables and tablets in selected restaurants across the UK&I. Whilst playing the game ‘A Grinchmas Surprise’ families will need to help bring Christmas to Who-Ville by decorating the town with Max and the Grinch™.

Reindeer Ready Live

Launching w/c 23rd December, families will be able to access Reindeer Ready Live – an Augmented Reality tool which allows parents to film a reindeer in their living room and show the reindeer eating the treats left out on Christmas Eve. Reindeer Ready treats will also have a Grinchmas twist, with carrot sticks available in a Grinchy design.

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By Penny McCarthy

Penny McCarthy is a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Parents News UK, a pioneering publication launched in 1993 to serve the needs of busy parents in Southwest London. Alongside her husband, Fergus McCarthy, Penny played a crucial role in the rapid expansion of the printed edition, which grew from a local startup to a widely circulated monthly publication with a reach of 192,000 copies across Kent, South London, and beyond. Under Penny’s leadership, Parents News quickly became a trusted resource for families, providing valuable information on education, entertainment, sports, and family-friendly events. Her vision helped the publication extend its influence with franchises in Northern Ireland and Cornwall, catering to a growing demand for accessible, family-oriented content. In 1997, recognising the importance of digital media, Penny spearheaded the launch of Parents News UK Online. The website initially mirrored the content of the printed editions and has since evolved into a comprehensive online resource for parents, achieving significant popularity with up to 700 daily hits. In 2017, the publication transitioned fully to an online platform, continuing to inform and engage families across the UK. Today, Penny remains deeply involved in the ongoing success of Parents News UK, focusing on innovative advertising opportunities and future growth plans. Her dedication to supporting families through accessible and practical content has made Parents News a cherished name in households across the country.

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