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The Complete List of McDonald’s Adult Happy Meals

Grimace and Kerwin Frost adult Happy Meal toys from McDonald's

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We’re bringing you the complete list of McDonald’s adult Happy Meals. While most recognize 2022 as the start of the adult Happy Meal, there was an iteration in 2004 that kicks off the list. You’ll find photos and details about the toys in each set, as well as the commercials promoting the collections.

This list is continuously updated as McDonald’s announces new partnerships.

Explore the Happy Meals further by clicking on the link for each collection, or check out the list of Happy Meals from 2024.

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McDonald’s Adult Happy Meals

McDonald’s adult Happy Meals begin in 2004 with the Go Active! Happy Meal, a box aimed at bringing adults healthier options and McDonald’s a healthier image. Nearly two decades later, the first official adult Happy Meal box was released.

Go Active! Adult Happy Meal

Release Date: May 6, 2004

The food included with the box was one of four salads. This is the first and, so far, only box to offer food that wasn’t the typical burger and fries fare. The box was available from May 6-June 7, 2004.

The Go Active! Happy Meal box included these items:

  • Stepometer
  • “Step With It!” booklet

2004 Go Active! Adult Happy Meal Commercial

Cactus Plant Flea Market Box

Release Date: October 3, 2022

McDonald's Cactus Plant Flea Market Box

The Cactus Plant Flea Market Box includes one toy from a set of four featuring these characters:

  • Grimace
  • Hamburglar
  • Birdie
  • Cactus Buddy

For more info on this set, check out our in-depth Cactus Plant Flea Market Box post.

2022 McDonald’s Cactus Plant Flea Market Box Commercial

The Kerwin Frost Box & McNugget Buddy Collectibles

Release Date: December 11, 2023

McDonald's Kerwin Frost McNugget Buddies

The Kerwin Frost Box includes one toy from a set of seven featuring these characters:

  • Kerwin Frost
  • Don Bernice
  • Uptown Moe
  • Waffutu
  • BRRRICK
  • Darla
  • McNugget Legend (Golden McNugget Buddy)

For more info on this set, check out our in-depth Kerwin Frost Box post.

2023 McDonald’s Kerwin Frost Box Commercial

McDonald’s Collector’s Meal

Release Date: August 2024

McDonald's Collector's Meal cups

While not branded as an adult Happy Meal, McDonald’s Collector’s Meal is branded to appeal to an adult audience. The collection of cups include these six designs:

  • Barbie and Hot Wheels
  • Beanie Babies
  • Coca-Cola
  • Hello Kitty & Peanuts
  • Shrek, Jurassic Park & Minions
  • McDonald’s

For more info on the cups, check out the McDonald’s Collector’s Meal post.

2024 McDonald’s Collector’s Meal Commercial

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