They’re back: McDonald’s brings back Halloween pails

McDonald’s officially confirmed Oct. 6 the return of its Halloween Happy Meal and shares unique ways fans can reuse their collectible pail this fall and beyond. (Courtesy: McDonald’s)

With Halloween about a couple of weeks away, McDonald’s is bringing back its iconic Halloween pails.

McDonald’s officially confirmed Oct. 6 the return of its Halloween Happy Meal and shares unique ways fans can reuse their collectible pail this fall and beyond.

The pails will be available Oct. 18 to 31 at participating restaurants, while supplies last. All customers must do is to purchase a Happy Meal to get a Halloween pail.

The most iconic Halloween trio – McBoo, McPunk’n and McGoblin – first came on the scene back in 1986. They have been gone for years and are now making a comeback, McDonald’s said.

As soon as McDonald’s announced return of the Halloween pails on its social media pages, many reminisced about having them years ago.

“Now this is the nostalgia we need!” wrote Kimberly Desch.

Amy Shelle wrote, “I can’t wait! I loved getting this every Oct. when I was a kid, and now I can share this with my baby.”

However, others are concerned about the limited amount of pails each restaurant will get.

“Don’t feel ghosted by the limited-time appearance of our Halloween Pails. Head to your local McDonald’s starting Oct. 18 to snag your own,” McDonald’s said in a media release.