# McDonald’s Disney Villains Boo Bucket promotion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mcdonalds-disney-villains-boo-bucket-promotion
> Updated: 2026-10-15T19:58:09.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Reports initially suggested that McDonald’s would launch a Disney Villains themed Boo Bucket Happy Meal promotion for the October 2026 Halloween season. The collection was expected to feature five color-coded buckets representing Maleficent, Jafar, Scar, Cruella de Vil, and Ursula, each including character-specific stickers.

McDonald’s subsequently confirmed the relaunch of the Boo Buckets starting October 20, noting the collaboration with Disney marks the 40th anniversary of the promotion. The limited-edition set includes villain-inspired lids and character stickers. While the promotion is available at participating locations while supplies last, some customers on social media expressed disappointment, noting a preference for the original Boo Bucket designs featuring classic motifs such as witches, ghosts, and pumpkins.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: McDonald's to relaunch Boo Buckets with Disney Villains theme

McDonald's is bringing back its Boo Buckets on Oct. 20 with a Disney Villains theme, though some fans have expressed disappointment over the departure from the classic Halloween designs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mcdonalds-to-relaunch-boo-buckets-with-disney-villains-theme

### 2026-10-13: McDonald's expected to launch Disney Villains Boo Buckets in October 2026

McDonald's is reportedly preparing a Disney Villains themed Boo Bucket Happy Meal promotion for October 2026, featuring characters like Maleficent, Scar, and Ursula.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mcdonalds-expected-to-launch-disney-villains-boo-buckets-in-october-2026

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