McDonald’s launches quick trick to get you a Happy Meal for £1.99

Looking forward to the school summer break, McDonald’s revives its £1.99 discount offer for the much-loved Happy Meal. Available from July 15 through July 30 via the McDonald’s App, this means a wholesome discount meal for your family once a day.

This move translates into a whopping 40% off the regular Happy Meal price; as an added bonus to mark the Despicable Me 4 movie release, McDonald’s is teaming up with ILLUMINATION for a limited-edition Despicable Me 4 Happy Meal, available until August 27. Each exclusive Happy Meal will feature one of twelve Despicable Me 4 collector toys or one of two books.

Inside every Happy Meal box is a QR code scan to take part in exciting Minion missions!

Priced around £3.49, but available for just £1.99 through the McDonald’s app till the end of July, each Happy Meal offers a choice of fish fingers, Chicken McNuggets or Veggie Dippers, accompanied by an apple and grape bag or carrots on the side, and drink options featuring water, milk or Fruit Shoot.

You can earn points when you purchase this deal if you join MyMcDonald’s Rewards. Under this scheme, spending a penny equals one Reward point; thus, the special time-limited Happy Meal offer could net you up to 199 points, reports Bristol Live.

Going back in time to 1977, it was Dick Brams whos regarded as the “Father of the Happy Meal.”

As McDonald’s advertising manager and along with his team, Brams drew inspiration from the Ronald Menu and began conjuring up the concept that would rule the US market.

First introduced to the United States in June 1979, the Happy Meal was originally presented in a box adorned with McDonald’s Golden Arches, covered in games, jokes and comic strips. Initially dubbed the “Circus Wagon Happy Meal”, the iconic kids’ meal was paired with toys such as a McDoodler stencil, a puzzle lock, a McWrist wallet, an ID bracelet, a spinning top, and a McDonaldland character eraser.

As time went on, the allure of the toys packaged within the Happy Meals grew significantly. The company often based the toys off popular movies, TV shows, and cultural phenomena.

Memorable collaborations include partnerships with big names like Disney, Hot Wheels, Barbie, and various animated movies.

Responding to heightened concerns revolving around nutritional content of fast food, McDonald’s undertook various changes to create a healthier Happy Meal. In 2004, apple slices were introduced as an alternative to chips.

Later, by 2011, the brand tweaked the meals to include fewer chips and incorporate more fruits or vegetables, ultimately leading to their commitment in 2018 to cut down on calories, salt, and sugar in Happy Meals.