August 16th 2024.
Great news for McDonald's fans in the UK – a rare menu item from the US is finally making its way across the pond! As part of their 50th birthday celebration in the UK, McDonald's has already treated us to a limited-edition menu featuring the Double Big Mac, a birthday doughnut, and a Milkybar McFlurry. And let's not forget the retro decorations that have been popping up in restaurants. But it seems they've saved the best for last, as they've just announced the arrival of an iconic US menu item for one week only.
You heard it here first, folks – the Grimace Shake is coming to the UK! This viral purple drink will be available in McDonald's restaurants nationwide from August 28 to September 3. There's been a lot of speculation about the flavor of this colorful treat, but McDonald's UK has revealed that it features a delicious blueberry syrup blended with a creamy milkshake base for the perfect purple combo. And the best part? It's only £2.69 for a medium and £2.99 for a large. You can grab one in restaurants, through the McDonald's app, at the drive-thru, or even via McDelivery.
But for those super fans who just can't wait to get their hands on this rare menu item, there's a special sneak peek happening on August 26 at Box Park Shoreditch. From 12pm to 6pm, McDonald's will be giving out free samples at a pop-up event. But once they're gone, they're gone. So mark your calendars and don't miss out!
The Grimace Shake first made its debut in America in June 2023 to celebrate the 52nd birthday of McDonald's purple character, Grimace. Its launch sparked a strange TikTok trend, with people filming themselves pretending to collapse after taking a sip of the drink. This has led to many referring to it as the "infamous Grimace Shake."
This trend may have started because Grimace was originally introduced in 1971 as "Evil Grimace," a villain in McDonaldland who loved to steal milkshakes. But in 1972, his name was changed to just "Grimace" and he was rebranded as a friendly, clumsy monster. According to McDonald's Twitter account, Grimace is now known as the "embodiment of a milkshake or taste bud."
Celebrities also jumped on the Grimace Shake bandwagon, with Friends star Courteney Cox sharing a hilarious parody video featuring her dog turning into a giant purple creature after trying the shake.
But that's not all – along with the Grimace Shake, a few other fan-favorites will be making a comeback next month, including the Philly Cheese Stack and the Chicken Big Mac. The Philly Cheese Stack was first introduced in October 2023 and quickly became a hit. Fans were devastated when it disappeared from the menu in November, with some even saying it ruined their Christmas. This mouth-watering burger features two beef patties, cheese sauce, two slices of cheese, grilled and crispy onions, and pickles on a toasted bun.
Fans on social media raved about the Philly Cheese Stack, with one user calling it the best limited-edition burger McDonald's has ever done. Another described it as "sensational" and one even started a petition to bring it back. McDonald's menu changes every six weeks, so we can expect to see these burgers, along with other new and returning items, back in UK restaurants and on the app soon.
In addition to these exciting menu items, McDonald's has also announced the return of their Monopoly game starting on September 4. There are some amazing prizes up for grabs, including £100,000 cash, new cars, and vacations. So make sure to keep an eye out for those Monopoly stickers on your next McDonald's order.
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