Fans have gotten their first look at McDonalds’ upcoming Christmas menu, but the festive lineup has sparked mixed reactions.
The fast food giant will launch its new festive menu in branches across the UK on November 20, but fans will have to hurry as the seasonal additions will only be available for a limited time.
The lineup will see the return of several fan favorites, including a much-loved burger, as well as a new cheesy delight added to the menu.
The new menu was revealed in a video by @newfoodspotteruk in an Instagram video on October 29.
He shortenTitled ‘Holiday Menu Available November 20’, it details some of McDonald’s tasty holiday offerings, including the return of Cheese Melt Dippers and Cheese Melt Dippers Sharebox.
However, many fans had the same complaint: They said the menu didn’t seem “festive” enough.
McDonald’s has confirmed its Christmas menu will launch in November, but its festive programming has sparked mixed reactions from fans.
A new cheesy addition will also be joining this year’s holiday lineup in the form of Cheese McCrispy.
Last year, dessert fans enjoyed the Galaxy Caramel Pie; This year, McDonald’s is tempting diners with a version of Terry’s Chocolate Orange.
Other returning candies include: Terry’s Chocolate Orange McFlurry (regular and mini), Galaxy Caramel McFlurry, Galaxy Caramel Latte and Galaxy Caramel Hot Chocolate.
McDonald’s also announced that Big Tasty will be joining the holiday menu this year.
As an added bonus, the classic entree will also be available as a Big Tasty with bacon.
Fans took to the comments to express their excitement for Big Tasty’s return, with one person pleading: “Big Tasty should stay permanently.”
Another wrote: “Thank goodness for great taste, keep it on the menu,” while a third exclaimed: “FINALLY THE GREAT TASTY.”
One fan was also elated at the prospect of Galaxy drinks returning, commenting: “So excited to have Galaxy Caramel McCafé drinks back!!!!!”
Some of McDonald’s holiday savory offerings, including the return of Cheese Melt Dippers and Cheese Melt Dippers Sharebox
The return of the iconic Big Tasty burger has left fans jumping for joy
Other returning candies include: Terry’s Chocolate Orange McFlurry (regular and mini), Galaxy Caramel McFlurry, Galaxy Caramel Latte and Galaxy Caramel Hot Chocolate.
Several people were disappointed with this year’s offerings, calling McDonald’s Christmas menu dull and boring.
However, several people were disappointed with this year’s offering, calling it “boring”, while others noted that it was missing a festive theme.
One unenthusiastic diner wrote: ‘Boring lazy mix of things that have been on the menu recently!’
Others wrote: ‘There is nothing festive about this menu. I mean, where the hell is the holiday cake? Ronald has made us dirty with this. Ronalds is rumored to be on the naughty list.
‘That’s one way for McDonald’s to kill the holiday spirit! Who made this menu? Keir Starmer!’
‘What happened to the proper festive menu where we got brand new burgers?’;
‘Why are all puddings chocolate? Not everyone likes chocolate puddings. All McFlurrys are caramel and chocolate. The cake is chocolate. What about mince pie and custard? Or anything that’s NOT CHOCOLATE.’