McDonald’s Has a New Meal Fans Are Rushing to the Drive Thru For

Even though we home cooks are counting down the days until the marathon cooking (and eating) that comes with Thanksgiving, the winter holiday spirit is already in the air. Not every fast food restaurant blew past Turkey Day—Arby’s brought back its deep-fried turkey club and Firehouse Subs launched a Thanksgiving-inspired sub—but most holiday menu items have already begun appearing nationwide.

McDonald’s already quietly rolled out its custard-filled Holiday Pie, but it’s not stopping there. The fast food chain is introducing a new Happy Meal that’s perfect for the season of giving.

McDonald's New Pet Simulator Happy Meal

Mickey D’s has teamed up with one of the most popular online games, Pet Simulator, to release a new Happy Meal with Pet Simulator-inspired toys. Since its launch on Roblox in 2018, Pet Simulator has allowed players to collect coins and gems to hatch pets and grow their collections.

Now, kids and adults alike can grow their real-life Pet Simulator collection at McDonald’s restaurants nationwide beginning Nov. 26. The Pet Simulator Happy Meal will feature 18 different toys that kids can decorate using the included sticker packs.

Additionally, in the spirit of giving, the Happy Meal comes with not just one toy, but two. One for the person enjoying the Happy Meal and one to give to someone else. And, because it’s the holiday season, after all, the toys come pre-wrapped and ready to gift.

“We hope this special Happy Meal inspires kids to share during this season of giving. Sharing is such a big part of the McDonald’s ethos—whether it's sharing your fries, your McNuggets or a McFlurry—and now we’re giving our youngest fans the opportunity to do that with their Happy Meal, too," said Jennifer “JJ” Healan, McDonald’s Vice President of U.S. Marketing, Brand, Content & Culture. "Whether they choose to gift their extra toy to a family member, make a friend smile, or show kindness to a neighbor, it’s all about helping kids feel the joy of giving this holiday season."

The Pet Simulator toys will be available in all Happy Meals—including the hamburger, four-count McNuggets, and six-count McNuggets—through Dec. 16, or while supplies last. Happy Meals have no age limit, so whether you’re a true Happy Meal kid or a Mighty Kids Meal adult who’s old enough to remember the “big kid meal,” you can collect—and gift—as many Pet Simulator toys as your heart desires. Ba-da-ba-ba-bark.