McDonald's making change to Happy Meals from next week as part of 'trial'
McDonald's has rolled out a major change to its Happy Meal boxes - with new items launching on menus from next week. The McDonald's UK the Happy Meal menu is getting an exciting new update in McDonalds UK restaurants, exclusively across the North West.
These delicious new choices will be offered within the Happy Meal menu in 187 restaurants from Wednesday 29 May for 14 weeks. The new menu items will include Fish Bites, Flavoured Milk, and McFreezy, plus the iconic Mayo Chicken.
The chain told BirminghamLive: "Giving you even more reason to smile, four new menu items are coming to Happy Meal as part of a McDonald’s UK trial. Happening exclusively in the North West region of the UK and in selected restaurants in ROI, the trial will last for 14 weeks from 29 May, 187 restaurants across Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, and the Republic of Ireland will be the first to get their taste buds on."
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Happy Meal fans are in for a treat, as the Mayo Chicken, already an iconic staple on the Saver Menu, now joins the Happy Meal menu. Mayo Chicken features crispy coated chicken with lettuce and cool mayo in a super soft bun. Its grand debut in Happy Meal is sure to make a welcome addition.
Next up are the Fish Bites, 5 bite-sized pollock pieces in a crisp panko breadcrumb coating and served with a choice of dip, choose between BBQ, Sweet & Sour, Sweet Curry and Ketchup. Fish Bites (£5.79) will also be available in a serving of 9 as a side on the main menu.
Flavoured Milk is available in Chocolate, Strawberry and Banana with natural flavourings and no added sugar. A dairy delicious addition that might just steal the show. Available for around £3.59 – a Happy Meal contains a choice of Chicken McNuggets, Veggie Dippers, Chicken Mayo, Fish Bites with an Apple and Grape bag, Cucumber Bag or Orange, Mango & Pineapple McFreezy side, plus drink options including water, milk (plain, Chocolate, Strawberry or Banana), or Fruit Shoot.