McDonald’s Grinch Meal in Minnesota
McDonald’s will roll out a Grinch-themed meal in Minnesota locations this December. The offering centers on a familiar entrée paired with flavored fries and a Grinch-inspired gift, aimed at adults rather than children.
The Grinch Meal features a choice between a Big Mac or a 10-piece Chicken Nugget, plus a medium drink and fries. The fries include a unique seasoning inspired by dill pickle flavor, packaged in a McShaker bag for customers to mix themselves.
Meal Details
- Available starting December 2 at participating McDonald’s locations nationwide, including Minnesota.
- Includes one of two entrées: Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets.
- Fries come with a dill pickle seasoning called Grinch Salt, provided separately in a McShaker bag.
- A Grinch-themed gift accompanies each order (in some reports, socks are included).
The Grinch Meal is part of McDonald’s holiday offerings and ties into broader Grinch-themed promotions tied to Dr. Seuss Enterprises. The concept mirrors McDonald’s tradition of seasonal collaborations while introducing adult-targeted packaging and a playful gift element.
Context and Reception
Public interest in Grinch-themed promotions reflects enduring popularity of the character in holiday media, with notable examples of Grinch-related media ranking highly among Christmas films in popular surveys. The Grinch Meal aligns with this cultural moment by delivering a festive, nostalgia-driven dining option for adults.
Author’s note: The Grinch Meal represents a playful fusion of classic McDonald’s staples with a seasonal twist, offering a tangy dill pickle fry experience and a gift element that nods to Grinch lore.
Author’s resume: A concise summary of the Grinch Meal’s Minnesota release, its dill pickle fry seasoning, and the adult-focused, gift-bearing format within a festive fast-food context.