NEW CUDDLY COMPANIONS ARE COMING TO HAPPY MEAL®

NEW CUDDLY COMPANIONS ARE COMING TO HAPPY MEAL®

• McDonald’s is launching the new Palm Pals™ Happy Meal®*, with special festive themed characters, including Froyo Snowman, Cinnamon Reindeer and Frosty Snowflake just in time for the holiday season.
• From Tuesday, 10^th November, every Happy Meal® will include one of the 12 exclusive Palm Pals™ mini plush toys, including 6 festive characters.
• Separate to the Happy Meal license, customers can also meet one of the special McDonald’s festive characters such as Rory the Reindeer and Bubbles the Penguin, at McDonald’s restaurants across the UK. Find your nearest character visit HERE.

This festive season, McDonald’s is bringing new characters to Happy Meal® with Palm Pals™.

Available from Tuesday, 10^th November families can discover 12 different Palm Pals™ plush toys that make the perfect companion for the cozy season. Adding to the winter season fun, 6 of the 12 toys are festive themed. Each toy has hanging loops to allow children to hang them from Christmas trees, creating space for imaginative play with new friends.

If you’re going on a winter adventure, spending a cosy day at home, or simply enjoying a Happy Meal® as a family, there’s a new fluffy companion waiting to join you.

For little book lovers, the exclusive Palm Pals™ Book – Palm Pals Winter Fun! will also be available, bringing exciting activities to the Happy Meal® experience. Some fun, some food it’s all inside this Happy Meal®!

Families can also enjoy the festive magic beyond the Happy Meal®, with the McDonald’s  festive character visits taking place at selected restaurants from 14^th November. Find your nearest character visit HERE.

With the winter holidays soon approaching, McDonald’s and Palm Pals™ are teaming up to bring families new friends, fun and adventures.

ENDS

Notes to Editors

For more information, please contact: mcdonaldshappymealteam@redconsultancy.com

About Happy Meal®

A Happy Meal® contains a choice of Cheeseburger, Hamburger, McFish®, Mayo Chicken, or 4 Chicken McNuggets® 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 

About Palm Pals™

Palm Pals, the globally celebrated plush line by Aurora World, defines the essence of cute, collectible comfort. Inspired by everyday cuteness and the joy of simple moments, Palm Pals feature an under-stuffed, bean-pellet design that allows them to sit perfectly upright in the palm of your hand. More than just toys, every character comes with its own unique name and charming backstory, serving as a pocket-sized extension of your personality designed to spread happiness wherever they go.

T&Cs

*Until 28^th December. From 11am. Includes one pre-selected book or toy. Range items available at different times, whilst stocks last. Separate sales are limited and Fair Ordering Policy applies. See mcdonalds.co.uk/happymeal . Bottled water may vary.© 2026 McDonald’s. Happy Meal and the Happy Meal box design are trade marks of McDonald’s Corporation and its affiliates. ©Aurora World Corp. All Rights Reserved.