MCDONALD’S UK&I WELCOMES THE ALL-NEW MAYO CHICKEN HAPPY MEAL® IN TIME TO CELEBRATE THE ELF ON THE SHELF®

MCDONALD’S UK&I WELCOMES THE ALL-NEW MAYO CHICKEN HAPPY MEAL® IN TIME TO CELEBRATE THE ELF ON THE SHELF®

🎄 Christmas is on its way and McDonald’s is serving up seasonal joy with a magical twist – introducing the new Mayo Chicken Happy Meal®, perfectly timed for our big celebration with The Lumistella Company’s The Elf on the Shelf® Santaverse™

🎅 Alongside 12 plush Santaverse™ character toys or an exclusive book from The Elf on the Shelf® Santaverse™, the Mayo Chicken Happy Meal® is the perfect bite-sized treat for little elves in the making!

🥕 And don’t forget the ‘Reindeer Treats’ - our carrot sticks are getting a festive makeover with special packaging to fuel Santa’s helpers throughout the season.

🏰 McDonald’s restaurants nationwide will be complete with character visits, face painting, and themed activity pages to celebrate the spirit of Christmas.

🕒 Arriving Wednesday, 19^th November - but only for a limited time!

McDonald’s is sprinkling seasonal magic into Happy Meal® this year! The much-loved Mayo Chicken joins the Happy Meal® menu - the perfect bite for little elves in the making. And our carrot sticks are getting a merry makeover too, transformed into ‘Reindeer Treats’ with special packaging, ready to fuel Santa’s helpers through the season.

The Elf on the Shelf® is arriving to Happy Meal® nationwide from Wednesday, 19^th November.  For a limited time only, families can unwrap the magic of Christmas with one of 12 adorable, official plush toys from The Elf on the Shelf® Santaverse™, each with its own cheeky charm and festive flair, or a heartwarming original storybook featuring beloved characters from The Elf on the Shelf® Santaverse™ to dive into. Every Happy Meal® is a little bundle of joy, packed with merry spirit and perfect for sharing magical moments together.

But that’s not all…

Across the UK, McDonald’s restaurants will be hosting a range of character visits, complete, face painting, and themed activity pages designed to bring the magic to life for the whole family. To keep the kids entertained during the school holidays, find your nearest character visit HERE. 

Available from Wednesday, 19^th November in McDonald’s restaurants nationwide - for a limited time only.

ENDS

Notes to Editors

About McDonald’s UK & Ireland

McDonald’s has been operating in the UK since 1974. The business currently operates more than 1,560 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, serving over three million customers each day.

More about Happy Meal®

Available for around £4.19*, a Happy Meal® contains a choice of McFish®***, Mayo Chicken, 4 Chicken McNuggets® or Veggie Dippers (2 piece)** with a fruit or vegetable bag side, plus selected small cold drink options including bottled water or milk (and contains a book or a toy). Served from 11am. Price is set by each restaurant and may vary nationwide. Menu items are subject to availability.

*NB prices may vary across UK restaurants // **Available in selected restaurants only // *** McFish® to replace Fish Fingers from 26th November 2026

About The Lumistella Company

CCA and B, LLC d/b/a The Lumistella Company is the parent company behind The Elf on the Shelf® Santaverse™, the official source for the stories of the enchanted world of Santa Claus. Family-owned and women-led since 2005, the company’s portfolio includes a number of iconic Christmas brands, including: The Elf on the Shelf, Elf Pets and Elf Mates. As a global company operating in 29 countries, on 6 continents with 100+ licensees, our purpose is to make joyful family moments possible around the world. To learn more about The Lumistella Company, please visit https://lumistella.com/.