McDonald’s Sets October 20 Launch for Disney Villain Boo Buckets

McDonald’s will launch a 2026 Boo Bucket collection featuring five Disney villains on October 20, with the buckets offered with Happy Meals for a limited time while supplies last, according to the company’s announcement. The collection features Jafar, Ursula, Scar, Cruella de Vil and Maleficent. Each bucket has a villain-inspired design and comes with stickers, McDonald’s said. The promotion returns the seasonal containers, which have been part of the chain’s Halloween offerings for decades, with a lineup based on Disney characters. Reports differ on the promotion’s geographic reach. One account says participating McDonald’s locations across New Jersey will offer the buckets. Other accounts describe availability at participating restaurants nationwide or do not specify a state-level limit. The supplied information does not establish whether the October 20 launch will be nationwide or limited to New Jersey. The buckets are to be available with a Happy Meal at participating locations. McDonald’s has not announced an end date, and availability is described as lasting only while supplies remain. The company’s announcement does not specify whether customers can request a particular...