Happy Meal

Serving Support in Style: McDonald's Canada's 30th McHappy Day® is Wednesday, May 8

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Over the past 30 McHappy Day events, McHappy Day has helped RMHC and other local children's charities support families across Canada with over $92.5 million raised to date.

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  • Over the past 30 McHappy Day events, McHappy Day has helped RMHC and other local children's charities support families across Canada with over $92.5 million raised to date.
  • Guests can see where their support is going through a digital walk-through of RMHC Southwestern Ontario (London, ON) here !
  • Round Up: On McHappy Day, and every day, guests can round up to the nearest dollar to support families across Canada.
  • Last year, McHappy Day raised over $7.5 million in support of RMHC and local children's charities.

They're Here! McDonald's Launches Squishmallows Happy Meal in the U.S.

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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CHICAGO, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The wait is over and it's time to get your squish on as the Squishmallows® Happy Meal® makes its debut at McDonald's restaurants nationwide. The partnership launched in select global markets earlier this year and now, for a limited time while supplies last, U.S. fans can join in on the fun when the meal hits participating restaurants nationwide on December 26.

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  • For decades, fans have collected Happy Meal toys, but have never had the opportunity to collect up to twelve Squishmallow characters with the purchase of a Happy Meal, until now!
  • And that's not all – there's a surprise mystery character that select fans may uncover when they open their Happy Meal toy.
  • For even more fun, each character comes with a unique playlist, courtesy of Universal Music Group – a first for Happy Meal toys!
  • "The Squishmallows Happy Meal has taken the world by storm," said Gerhard Runken, Senior Vice President of Brand & Marketing at Jazwares.

McDonald's Canada Forecasts a Flurry of Gratitude This Holiday Season

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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To show their thanks, McDonald's Canada is launching the Season of Giving starting today.

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  • To show their thanks, McDonald's Canada is launching the Season of Giving starting today.
  • Through its partnership with Food Banks Canada, McDonald's Canada and its independent franchisees will donate 500,000 meals to Canadians in need this holiday season.
  • McDonald's Canada is also the founding and forever partner of Ronald McDonald House Charities® Canada (RMHC®) and is committed to supporting families with sick children.
  • To learn more about McDonald's Canada's supports the communities where we operate from coast to coast to coast, visit the McDonald's Canada Community Connection page or the Food Banks Canada website .

The hunt is over: McDonald's Canada brings Squishmallows (TM/MC) to restaurants this Summer

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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Inspired by Pop-Culture Sensation Squishmallows, McDonald's Canada has launched the Squishmallows TM/MCMcFlurry®, available for a limited time

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  • Inspired by Pop-Culture Sensation Squishmallows, McDonald's Canada has launched the Squishmallows TM/MCMcFlurry®, available for a limited time
    TORONTO, Aug. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - Summer just got a bit tastier!
  • The Squishmallows toys will be offered to guests in specially themed Squishmallows boxes that include a scannable code to bring each of the characters' personalities to life in an immersive musical experience.
  • For a limited time only, guests can try the Squishmallows McFlurry at participating restaurants in both regular and snack sizes.
  • For Squishmallows fans, an exclusive lineup of 10 music-themed Squishmallows toys, each with their own name and unique look, will be offered in specially-themed Squishmallows Happy Meal boxes while supplies last.

McDonald's Celebrates the Wavemaker in All of Us with "The Little Mermaid" Happy Meal

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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CHICAGO, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For decades, McDonald's has inspired and celebrated wavemakers that dream beyond the surface to break barriers. And now, the Golden Arches is celebrating one of Disney's most iconic dreamers, Ariel, with "The Little Mermaid" Happy Meal, featuring under-the-sea and on-land characters such as title character Ariel, Eric, Sebastian, and Flounder – for a limited time and while supplies last at participating restaurants nationwide.

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  • "The Little Mermaid" Happy Meal joins McDonald's decades-long history of providing delicious, feel-good moments that help create memorable experiences for all communities.
  • From recalling their first viewing of the classic film to celebrating the 2023 live-action cast with collectible toys, fans of all ages can find something uniquely special for them in this Happy Meal.
  • "This commercial with McDonald's is a visual reminder that we are all little mermaids" says Rhonda Harper, Founder of Black Girls Surf.
  • 'The Little Mermaid' Happy Meal is an extension of that collaboration where even more fans can see themselves reflected in profound possibility and feel encouraged to dream big and make waves."

McDonald's Canada raises more than $7.5 million this McHappy Day® in support of families with sick children across Canada

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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"The support of McDonald's Canada and its guests on McHappy Day makes a significant impact for RMHC and families with sick children, "said Kate Horton, CEO of RMHC Canada.

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  • "The support of McDonald's Canada and its guests on McHappy Day makes a significant impact for RMHC and families with sick children, "said Kate Horton, CEO of RMHC Canada.
  • A portion of the proceeds from every sale supports RMHC and families with sick children across Canada.
  • Since the first Ronald McDonald House opened its doors in Toronto, Canada in 1981, McDonald's fundraising programs like McHappy Day have helped RMHC support nearly 450,000 families across Canada.
  • This will help to nearly double the number of bedrooms for families across Canada over the next 10 years (2022-2032).

McDonald's Canada Partners with Simu Liu as Ambassador for McHappy Day®, May 10

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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TORONTO, May 1, 2023 /CNW/ - McDonald's Canada today announced Canadian actor Simu Liu will be the official ambassador of McHappy Day® taking place on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

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  • TORONTO, May 1, 2023 /CNW/ - McDonald's Canada today announced Canadian actor Simu Liu will be the official ambassador of McHappy Day® taking place on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
  • As the ambassador, Simu will be working alongside McDonald's Canada to rally Canadians leading up to and on McHappy Day to raise critical funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) and other local children's charities across Canada.
  • "I am thrilled to be part of McHappy Day this year and to support RMHC and local children's charities across the country," said Simu Liu.
  • Since the first Ronald McDonald House® opened its doors in Toronto, Canada in 1981, McDonald's fundraising programs like McHappy Day have helped RMHC support nearly 450,000 families across Canada.

New McDonald's Canada x Peace Collective Merch Collection Drops Today in Support of McHappy Day® on Wednesday, May 10

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Friday, April 14, 2023
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To drum up excitement and more ways to fundraise, McDonald's Canada is once again releasing a new, exclusive McDonald's Canada x Peace Collective merch line.

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  • To drum up excitement and more ways to fundraise, McDonald's Canada is once again releasing a new, exclusive McDonald's Canada x Peace Collective merch line.
  • "We're grateful for the many ways Canadians can support families from their community this McHappy Day, thanks to our founding and forever partner, McDonald's Canada, and this exciting partnership with Peace Collective."
  • Peace Collective: Peace Collective has designed an exclusive McDonald's Canada x Peace Collective collection that will see a portion of the proceeds from sales go to supporting RMHC Canada.
  • Since the first Ronald McDonald House opened its doors in Toronto, Canada in 1981, McDonald's fundraising programs like McHappy Day have helped RMHC support 450,000 families across Canada.

2022 in Press Releases: The Year's Must-Read Stories

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Friday, December 30, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With more than 300,000 press releases hitting the wire this year, it was difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. As another year at the wire comes to an end, the team is recapping some major stories from 2022 that couldn't be missed.

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  • As another year at the wire comes to an end, the team is recapping some major stories from 2022 that couldn't be missed.
  • Some strayed from the more "traditional" press release format to focus on storytelling and appeal to readers' emotions.
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McDonald's Brings the World of Wakanda to Families with the New "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" Happy Meal

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- There's something special about the feeling of opening a Happy Meal at McDonald's to see what's inside. And starting today, fans can experience a whole new set of feels with a Happy Meal inspired by Marvel Studios' "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," hitting theaters Nov. 11. The new Happy Meal brings the world of Wakanda to life in restaurants and gives everyone the chance to see and celebrate their inner hero. 

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  • And starting today, fans can experience a whole new set of feels with a Happy Meal inspired by Marvel Studios' "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," hitting theaters Nov. 11.
  • The new Happy Meal brings the world of Wakanda to life in restaurants and gives everyone the chance to see and celebrate their inner hero.
  • Each Happy Meal includes one of ten "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" super hero toys based on characters from the movie, from fan favorites like Shuri and Okoye to newcomers like Namor and Ironheart.
  • "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," directed by Ryan Coogler and produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore, opens in U.S. theaters Nov. 11, 2022.