Squishmallows are returning to McDonald's Happy Meals
Squishmallows are returning to McDonald's Happy Meals with 15 to collect including Halley, a never-before-seen Intergalactic Axolotl (not yet available in retail) and other fan favourites. Each has its own backstory and personality.
Available in all restaurants nationwide from Wednesday, July 2, each Happy Meal will come with a Squishmallows plush toy or a Little People, Big Dreams Book.
Patty and Cam, two fan-favourite Squishmallows, will be making special appearances at select restaurants nationwide, where families can join in with interactive activities and collect Squishmallows trading cards. Find your nearest participating restaurant here.
For those families who'd prefer a story, the Happy Meal book option running alongside, features two titles from the Little People, Big Dreams series: I Can Sprint to Success, Usain Bolt and I Can Plan an Adventure to Space, Katherine Johnson.
Available for around £4.19, a Happy Meal contains a choice of Fish Fingers, Chicken McNuggets or Veggie Dippers with a Melon bag side, plus drink options including water, milk, or a Robinsons Fruit Shoot.
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