McDonald’s Is Launching ‘The Grinch Meal’ Just In Time For The Holidays

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McDonald’s just announced a full Grinch-themed meal that brings nostalgia and holiday cheer straight to your tray. Starting December 2, 2025, The Grinch Meal will be available for a limited time at participating U.S. locations through a new collaboration with Dr. Seuss Enterprises.

It bundles a choice of Big Mac or ten-piece Chicken McNuggets, Dill Pickle “Grinch Salt” McShaker Fries, a medium drink, and a surprise pair of fuzzy Grinch socks into one festive box that feels a lot like an adult Happy Meal dressed up for the holidays.

The Grinch Meal, Holiday Adult Happy Meal Box

The Grinch Meal, Holiday Adult Happy Meal Box
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McDonald’s teamed up with Dr. Seuss Enterprises to create a nostalgic throwback that feels like opening a present. The Grinch Meal arrives in a festive box that bundles your main, fries, drink, and socks together, very similar in feel to the adult Happy Meals that went viral.

Here’s the twist: it functions exactly like those adult Happy Meals that took social media by storm. Rolling out December 2, 2025, at participating locations, this limited-time offer is already making fans feel like kids again.

Dill Pickle Grinch Salt McShaker Fries

Dill Pickle Grinch Salt McShaker Fries
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Fans were stunned when McDonald’s announced that McShaker fries are finally coming to the U.S. after years of being available overseas.Each order comes with a Dill Pickle seasoning packet nicknamed Grinch Salt and a special McShaker bag so you can shake everything together yourself.

The tangy, pickle-flavored twist adds a playful kick that perfectly matches the Grinch’s mischievous vibe. Locals whisper this might be the most unexpected part of the whole meal. Would you try it?

Choice Of Main: Big Mac Or Ten-Piece Chicken McNuggets

Choice Of Main: Big Mac Or Ten-Piece Chicken McNuggets
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You get to pick your protein: either the iconic Big Mac or a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets. McDonald’s kept the main course familiar so the holiday extras could shine.

Some people swear the Big Mac is the only way to go, while others treat the McNuggets like a hidden gem that never gets old. The choice keeps things flexible, letting you customize your Grinch experience. Sharp-eyed fans noticed this mirrors classic combo options but with a festive upgrade.

Medium Soft Drink Included

Every Grinch Meal comes with a medium soft drink to round out the combo format everyone knows and loves. Beverage options depend on your local restaurant’s fountain lineup, so you can grab your usual Coke, Sprite, or whatever you’re craving.

What nobody talks about is how this simple addition keeps the meal feeling complete without overcomplicating things. It’s classic McDonald’s comfort with a holiday twist layered on top.

Collectible Grinch Socks In Four Colors

The part nobody expected? Every Grinch Meal includes one pair of fuzzy, Grinch-themed socks in green, red, blue, or yellow. Each pair features playful messages and can even double as mini holiday stockings.

Regulars say most people miss this detail until they open the box, and then the nostalgia hits hard. Fans can’t agree on whether collecting all four colors is worth multiple trips, but the cozy factor is undeniable. Did you know about this?

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