McDonald's Boo Buckets could be taking a villainous turn with a Disney twist this year.
Fast-food influencers like Snackolator and MNMTwins are posting that the Halloween tradition will feature Disney villains. As of Oct. 13, McDonald's has yet to make an official announcement.
Boo Buckets are a Happy Meal favorite that date back to 1986. Fans have favored nostalgic designs in past years: McDonald's caught flak on social media when the fast-food giant introduced new designs in 2024. Classic designs with a couple of new options were brought back in 2025.
Here's a look at the Disney villains Boo Buckets and when they may drop.
What characters are on Disney villains Boo Buckets?
According to Snackolator and others, these are the Disney
villains coming to Boo Buckets this year:
- Ursula from "The Little Mermaid"
- Maleficent from "Sleeping Beauty"
- Scar from "The Lion King"
- Jafar from "Aladdin"
- Cruella De Vil from "101 Dalmations"
Each bucket comes with stickers and McDonald's-themed items, per the posts.
When are McDonald's Boo Buckets coming out?
Boo Buckets may return on Oct. 20, per Snackolator and others. However, McDonald's has not made any official announcement on their return.
What's in a Boo Bucket Happy Meal?
Happy Meals come with a choice of a hamburger, cheeseburger or 4-piece McNuggets or a 6-piece McNuggets. The meals also include fries, apple slices and a kid's drink like milk, water or apple juice.
How much is a McDonald's Happy Meal?
The price of a Happy Meal can vary from $4 to $8 depending on your location, according to sites like Hack the Menu and Mcds-Menu.
How many McDonald's locations are in Ohio?
There are 619 McDonald's restaurants in Ohio, according to the web scraping tool ScrapeHero. Only California, Texas, Florida and Illinois have more locations than Ohio.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Disney villains may appear on McDonald's Boo Buckets in 2026 return
