McDonald's Boo Buckets Are Back Oct. 20 — FREE With Happy Meals While Supplies Last

McDonald’s Boo Buckets are back, and this year they’re Disney Villains. They hit restaurants on Tuesday, Oct. 20, and they’re only around while supplies last, so expect them to go fast.

Here's what to know about McDonald’s Boo Buckets and how to get one for free with the McDonald’s Rewards app. And if you’re on the lookout for McDonald’s deals or ways to save at McDonald’s , we’ve got all the tricks and treats.

How much are McDonald’s Boo Buckets?

There’s no extra charge. A Boo Bucket comes with any Happy Meal, which costs about $5 – $7 depending on your location and meal.

For example, near Pittsburgh, a Hamburger Happy Meal is $4.99 and a 4-Piece Chicken McNugget Happy Meal is $5.99. Both come with apple slices, small fries, and a small drink.

Which Disney Villains Boo Buckets can you get?

There are five to collect:

• Jafar

• Ursula

• Scar

• Cruella

• Maleficent

Each bucket comes with a villain-inspired lid and a sticker sheet.

How long will Boo Buckets be available?

They’re available for a limited time and only while supplies last. In past years, some locations sold out within days, so go early if you’re after a specific villain.

How to get a McDonald’s Boo Bucket for free

Redeem 6,000 points in the free McDonald’s Rewards app for a free Happy Meal, and the Boo Bucket comes with it. That’s about $60 in past McDonald’s spending.

How to save on Boo Buckets with the McDonald’s app

Look in Rewards & Deals in the McDonald’s app for a 20% off $10 coupon. If you buy two 6-Piece Chicken McNugget Happy Meals at $5.99 each, you’ll pay $9.58, or $4.79 each, and get two Boo Buckets.

We spotted a $1 off Happy Meal deal in the app that’s good through Nov. 1, so you can save on a Boo Bucket too. Use it on a $4.99 Hamburger Happy Meal and you’ll pay $3.99.

Offers may vary by account.

Cheaper Halloween bucket alternatives

If your McDonald’s runs out, or you just want a bucket, you can find plain dupes for as little as $1 at Five Below or Target.

Other chains also sell Halloween buckets:

• Dunkin’ Munchkin Bucket: about $3 - $5 empty, or $16 - $20 with 50 Munchkins

• Tim Hortons: $5.99, or $11.99 with 31 Timbits

• Home Depot: $2.88 for an empty 2-gallon bucket

• Lowe's: $6.98 for an empty glow-in-the-dark 2-gallon bucket

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