The time is nigh and McDonald’s has finally confirmed what I knew all along– The Halloween Buckets are making their glorious and much-welcomed return for the 2022 Halloween season and it goes without saying it’ll be the best Halloween yet for people like me with those nostalgic feels for a taste of our childhood that we can now pass down to our own spawns!

Per the official press release:

We heard you loud and clear… if spooky SZN doesn’t include McDonald’s Halloween Pails, then you don’t want it. That’s why we’re bringing back the most iconic Halloween trio – McBoo, McPunk’n, and McGoblin – that first came on the scene back in 1986. The nostalgic Happy Meal is returning to participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide from Oct. 18 – 31, while supplies last. 

It’s been six years (2016) since McDonald’s has done anything Halloween-wise with the pails, but as loyal bucket fans would have it, it sure hasn’t stopped anyone from finding clever ways to keep their spooky spirit alive – from potting plants in them to using them as OOTD accessories.

So, in honor of the return of one of your fave Happy Meals, McDonald’s is serving up five fan-inspired ways to reuse your Halloween Pail after you’ve enjoyed the delicious eats inside. Check out these ideas!

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I really “dig” the potted plant idea myself. After one person actually suggested this to me last week by Pumpkin’s (my new puppy) dog trainer, I may respectively have to put that one to use!

Don’t feel ghosted by the limited-time appearance of the Halloween Pails. Head to your local McDonald’s starting Oct. 18 to snag your own. We can’t wait to see the creative ways you reuse yours!  

Also, worth noting that my little friends here are excited to expand their little Halloween bucket family!