McDonald’s Happy Meal 40th Anniversary Celebration With Nostalgic Iconic Toys!



Time flies! Congratulations McDonald’s on celebrating its Happy Meal 40th Anniversary! For 40 years, the Happy Meal has been the symbol of shared moments of happiness for families all around the world, including mouse mommy’s family too!


Each time we head over to buy the McDonald’s Happy Meal, mouse mommy and kids MR & MH will be feeling excited when going to unbox the Happy Meal to see what toys that we have gotten inside! Of course, mouse mommy also happy to see MR and MH enjoy their McDonald’s Happy Meal that comes with burger, french fries and Milo drinks.


To commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Happy Meal, McDonald’s Malaysia is launching the limited edition Surprise Happy Meal, featuring some of the most popular Happy Meal toys from the last four decades. 

The Surprise Happy Meal will be available at McDonald’s restaurants nationwide starting 28 November 2019, while stocks last.


“We are thrilled to bring Malaysians on this walk down memory lane with some of our most iconic Happy Meal toys series from the past such as Beanie Babies and Tamagotchi. Both children and adults alike will enjoy this throwback to the toys from the 1980s and 1990s, which is sure to bring back a sense of nostalgia, especially for customers who grew up enjoying Happy Meal,” said Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of McDonald’s Malaysia, Melati Abdul Hai.


Since it was first introduced as a Circus Wagon Happy Meal in June 1979 in the U.S., the Happy Meal global footprint has expanded to more than 38,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries around the globe – with the iconic toy still a beloved staple – serving as a symbol of surprise, playfulness and fun.


Each Surprise Happy Meal will contain one of the following limited edition toys, which customers have had the strongest connection to over the years:
§   Cowboy McNugget (McDonald’s): 1988
§   Fireman McNugget (McDonald’s): 1988
§   Mail Carrier McNugget (McDonald’s): 1988
§   Hamburger Changeable (McDonald’s): 1989
§   Grimace (McDonald’s): 1990
§   Dino Happy Meal Box Changeable (McDonald’s): 1991
§   McDonald’s Hot Wheels Thunderbird (Mattel): 1993
§   Hamburglar (McDonald’s): 1995
§   Space Jam Bugs Bunny (Warner Brothers): 1996
§   Patti the Platypus (Ty Beanie Baby): 1997
§   Tamagotchi (Bandai): 1998
§   My Little Pony (Hasbro): 1998
§   Furby (Hasbro): 1999
§   Hello Kitty (Sanrio): 2013

This is Legend! All these iconic toys bring us happy memory moments with family. Mouse mommy already aimming to have Tamagotchi, Hello Kitty and Hamburger Changeable! Got to stand by on 28 November 2019!


So nostalgia to see this McDonald’s limited-edition Surprise Happy Meal with the 14 iconic toys from the past four decades!


Unboxing a Happy Meal has always been a family affair, and it creates a special bonding time for parents and their kids. To us, the Happy Meal is not just another menu item that we offer – it also helps to create ‘feel good moments’ among families,” added Melati.


Bringing families together has always been a big part of the McDonald’s culture. Through Parties @ McD, McDonald’s Malaysia provides a platform for Malaysians of all ages to host various celebrations such as birthdays, reunions or even farewells, at selected restaurants nationwide. 


These celebrations serve as an avenue for people to come together to create and experience shared moments with family, friends, and loved ones. We can just having a party from cost RM200 onwards!


In addition to Parties @ McD, McDonald’s Malaysia is also opening up its restaurants for Meetings @ McD, for customers who are interested in having meetings outside of their offices. 


Customers can book a McDonald’s restaurant as the venue of choice for parties or meetings through the McDonald’s app, which can be downloaded on both the Play Store and Apple Store, or at the McDonald’s Malaysia website at www.mcdonalds.com.my.


Mouse mommy and kids MR & MH also love to visit McDonald’s to spend quality family time over smooth yummy Sundae ice cream, indoor children playground and clean washroom facilities. Thanks McDonald’s Malaysia for being an advocate for quality family time!


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