#RILEYunboxes | THE NEW KUNG FU PANDA HAPPY MEAL!

Two Saturdays ago, we were invited to catch the premiere of the latest installment to the Kung Fu Panda movie series - KUNG FU PANDA 3! The kids were excited to go but we had a previous appointment at PAWS for Louis, our black siamese-persian mix. So we decided to catch the movie on another day, and settled to catch the NEW! McDonald's Happy Meal featuring some of the characters from Kung Fu Panda 3 instead!

Yes, folks, the NEW! McDonald's Happy Meal features Po and his warrior friends (and foe). My little boy, RL, unboxes the new set in his latest YouTube video.

The Philippines is lucky, because we get to collect 8 toys from this series (other Asian countries have only 6). What's more is that the Philippine Happy Meal just got a new upgrade! We now get the option to have a yummy corn cup as a replacement side (to the McDonald's French Fries option) to any Happy Meal! I have been waiting for this! And I am hoping it is here to stay...

The new corn option goes perfectly with any Happy Meal offering. I am thrilled that McDonald's has something healthier to offer our kids! They have this side option in other countries, so yay! It's about time we follow suit.

Now if only they would start offering fresh milk...

Catch all 8 Kung Fu Panda Happy Meal toys at McDonald's! Both offers are available at all McDonald’s restaurants nationwide through the front counter, Drive-Thru, or McDelivery by dialing 8-MCDO, visiting www.mcdelivery.com.ph, or by ordering through the McDo PH App.

You can also catch Po as he visits selected McDonald's stores around the metro! Check his visit schedule here.

You and your family can also join Easter Awesomeness at the McDonald's Kung Fu Panda 3 Family Fun Day! Registration is ongoing 'til March 23! Click here for details.


Share your bonding moments with McDonald’s on social media using the hashtag #McDoHappyMeal.
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#MinionsAtMcDonald's | UNBOXING THE MINIONS HAPPY MEAL SET!

I know I have been blogging a lot about McDonald's. Please excuse the flooding of McDonald's posts but my kids are just too excited about the Minions being back at their favorite fast food joint.

Last Saturday, we were invited to attend a McDonald's event. True enough, they featured the Minions! The little boy was so happy!

McDo's Adi Timbol

According to Adi Timbol, McDonald's Philippines PR and Communications Manager, the Minion toys are here for a LIMITED TIME ONLY, so if I were you (and I didn't get to pre-order the whole set, like someone I know), I would buy 10 Happy Meals on Friday when they are released to the public!

Yes, the Minion toys will be available with the McDo Happy Meal starting Friday, June 26, 2015 at all McDonald's stores nationwide. There are 10 Minion toys in this set for you to collect:

• MINION VAMPIRE
• EGYPTIAN HULA MINION
• GUARD MINION
• LAVA SHOOTING KEVIN
• MINION CAVEMAN
• GUITAR STRUMMING STUART
• CHATTING BOB
• MARTIAL ARTS MINION
• GROOVY STUART
• MARCHING MINION SOLDIER 

Watch the kids unbox their McDonald's Minion Set! This is their very first video. Do leave comments on YouTube!

In addition to the toys, McDonald's is launching something special on Friday as well! Watch this space for more details.

Thank you once again, McDonald's for always thinking of the kids. RL says thanks as well for his complete Minion set!

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#HoarderDiaries | 5 SIMPLE STEPS ON HOW TO PRE-ORDER MINIONS!

My uber-detailed post on the Happy Meal Minion Pre-order too complicated? Here are 5 Simple Steps to understand the procedure in a glance!

Step 1 - Visit any McDonald’s store from June 15-20. 

Step 2 - Pre-order the complete Minions Happy Meal set in the front counter of a McDonald’s store. 

Claim Stubs!

Step 3 - For only Php949, each pre-ordered Minions Happy Meal set includes a Claim Stub Set for all 10 Minions Happy Meal toys and 10 Happy Meal food stubs composed of: 

• Four (4) Burger McDo with fries Happy Meals 
• Two (2) Chicken McDo Happy Meals 
• Two (2) McSpaghetti Happy Meals 
• Two (2) Burger McDo Happy Meals 

Step 4 - Happy Meal food stubs may be used upon purchase or until August 19. 

Step 5 - The complete Minions Happy Meal set may be redeemed at any McDonald’s store starting June 25—before the Minions toys are available individually in store.

Go to a McDonald's store near you today and pre-order your whole set of Minions now!


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#Promo | Adventure Time at McDonald's!

Oh my Glob! Look at what made it to this month's Happy Meal! Woohoo, happiness in a box indeed!

The kids were all too excited to find these bendable Adventure Time figures at McDonald's! We were only planning on getting sundaes for dessert Saturday night when we saw this on the Drive-Thru menu board. Oh joy!

We also have Beemo from this morning's 4-piece Mini Hotcake Happy Meal, but Momma forgot to take a photo. Three more and we would have a complete set!

Love Adventure Time? Head on to a McDonald's near you, and buy all 6!

The only ones missing in this set are the girls. Now if they only had Princess Bubblegum and Marceline...

Now that's gunna be so flippin' awesome!

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This Month at McDonald's... #HappinessInABox

Taking a quick break from work, because I haven't contributed to this blog in weeks! I have a lot of pending posts, but I am writing this because it's a quickie. Hehe. 

I was driving past McDonald's today, when I noticed they changed their Happy Meal billboard announcement. Yay, Furby and TMNT for this month's Happy Meal! So I made a quick detour to get myself breakfast - only... they ran out of hotcakes early, so I opted for McNuggets (good thing they started cooking these early - didn't want the rice meal because I had brought lunch to work).

Furby and TMNT at McDonald's!

Was a tad disappointed that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle toys didn't have the actual figurines. These are actually mini finger skateboards with TMNT designs (similar to the popular Tech Deck) and ramps. I'm sure Tech Deck fans will go crazy. So I opted for Furby.

To tell you honestly, I am not so much a Furby fan. My kids are into it, but I have my prejudices, given my family history with Furby toys. LOL! My brothers and I own two of the classic Furby toys. Both of which found their place deep inside our toy closet because they were just too noisy. Hahaha, seriously, they would wake up in the middle of the night and chat away. Pretty freaky too, given that you made sure they went to sleep inside the dark closet. Oh well. The new ones seem okay. And the ones at McDonald's are pretty safe. Haha!

Bright Eyes Furby in purple - A's fave color!

So yeah, I am excited to bring this home to A - who loves Furby. It would have been perfect if these were made out of plush. Hehehe.

Collect them all! 

Catch Furby Boom! and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at McDonald's this month. Get a toy with every Happy Meal you buy!



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How to Catch a Dragon?

...the elusive Toothless, that is!

Toothless is out of stock! Argh!

Just last week, on the day the movie launched in Manila, McDonald's announced their newest Happy Meal toy offering - dragons from the hit movie (I heard it is better than the first!), How To Train Your Dragon 2. Yes, that was just last Wednesday, June 11. But over the weekend, we went to five McDonald's stores (and all the other stores around our area) and they have all sold out of Toothless!

For those of you who don't know, Toothless is the main dragon character in this series. So far, RL has 5 dragons. But he's been bugging me about Toothless since. Silly me, I didn't get to go to McDonald's at all last week because I had two concerts, a store opening, a workshop and a 2-day bazaar all stuffed between Wednesday and Sunday.

So yes, how do you catch a dragon? And a Night Fury one, too!

Eight dragons to collect! Get a toy with every McDonald's Happy Meal you buy! (photo from the McDonald's Facebook page)

Catch the dragons from How To Train Your Dragon 2 at McDonald's before they fly away!



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My Little Pony at McDonald's!

Look, kids! My Little Pony is back at McDonald's! I... er... my daughter A is soooo excited (in case I haven't told you yet, she collects Littlest Pet Shop toys and includes My Little Pony to the bunch, hehe). Yesterday, the little boy went to McDonald's to take home dinner. When he got home, he proudly announced that he got himself a Happy Meal (because there's a new set available). He mentioned My Little Pony, so I expected My Little Pony, only to find out that he chose a 2-in-1 Bandai vehicle (of course!).

Bandai School Bus/Fire Engine!
Excuse the sticker placements, RL couldn't wait for me to stick them on, so he did it himself.

So yes, folks! My Little Pony is back! And for boys, there's this new set of Bandai 2-in-1 vehicles with keys that make them go.

Collect all 8! Get a toy with every Happy Meal you buy! Truly #Happinessinabox! 

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Super Mario Invades McDonald's!

So late last week, McDonald's announced their new Happy Meal. 

First with this teaser on Thursday...

Then with this one posted on their Facebook page on Friday...

Knowing that this was Super Mario and friends excited the kid in me. My daughter A loves Mario, and this would be something I knew she'd collect. But she is spending the week at my mom's house. So Momma took it upon herself to start the collection. Hahaha! RL was only too excited to get his hands on Mario (the only one he really knows out of the bunch).

Last night, we drove thru for our first two toys. Then again, tonight, for another toy. 

Mario with Pipe. Push Mario inside the pipe, and press down on board (included) and he pops right back up.

Mario with ? Block. Help Mario hit the ? Block and it will ping, just like in the game!

Mario with Goal Pole. The base is a self-inking stamp of Mario's face!

I love it that you can order any Happy Meal with french fries, even McSpaghetti! 

There are eight toys to collect! So head on over to McDonald's and get Super Mario and his friends with every McDonald's Happy Meal you buy!

I can't wait to complete my set! Oh wait, A's! I meant A's set. Hehehe.


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Mr. Peabody and Sherman at McDonald's! #Happinessinabox

RL and his "bro"

We saw the trailer of Mr. Peabody and Sherman during a recent movie we caught at the theatres. When RL saw it, he knew he wanted to catch it. Not because it's a cartoon, but mainly because it's a dog movie - my son has this special affinity to dogs. His relationship with our Shih Tzu, Mickey, goes beyond that of a boy and his dog. They are more like brothers, really. In fact, the dog thinks he's top dog and superior to RL. He has serious insecurity and territory issues when it comes to the boy. But don't tell him I told you that. Haha!

So he, and I mean the boy, was so excited to see that McDonald's is featuring Mr. Peabody and Sherman for their Happy Meal this month.

Only 6 toys to collect this time, but we're ecstatic that they're mostly puzzles! RL loves puzzles and mazes!

I haven't had the chance to take photos of what RL already has, but I will do so when I get home tonight! The mazes take him away from the iPad - good ol' clean fun. I enjoy these toys, too, as they remind me of those from my childhood - blast from the past! 

Meanwhile, if you haven't seen the trailer of Mr. Peabody and Sherman yet, here's the extended one. I think it's a great movie that will introduce a little snippet of history to kids. Wouldn't you want to get on the WABAC and travel through time? 

Catch Mr. Peabody and Sherman in theaters this month! And don't forget to visit McDonald's with the kids, and get them perfect souvenirs for your movie date!  

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Win a Trip to Legoland Malaysia Resort!

My kids are crazy over Lego. RL probably has more Lego sets than anyone in our family combined. I don't know how he caught the Lego bug, but it's been on his Christmas list for two years now, next to puzzles and Chuggington train sets.

Building a firetruck...

Halfway done with a house...

Working on a police jeep...

Making sure he follows instructions carefully...

All done!

Okay, okay... you get my point. So anyway, it wasn't a big surprise that he was all too excited with McDonald's newest Happy Meal offering!

Yes, we love the new Lego Movie Happy Meal at McDonald's! So much so that we are set to collect three sets of cups.

Collect all 8 Lego Movie Lenticular Cups! Get one with every McDonald's Happy Meal you buy!

Here's the exciting part! McDonald's is giving everyone a chance to win a trip for four (4) to Legoland Malaysia Resort!

All one has to do is purchase a Lego Happy Meal from McDonald's, use the Lego Movie Collectible Lenticular Cup in a creative photo, and upload your creative photo using The Lego Movie Challenge tab on McDonald's Facebook page. You may submit as many entries as you want. One winner* will be selected to win a trip for four (4) to Legoland Malaysia Resort, inclusive of the following: Airfare for four (4) from the Philippines to Malaysia, airport transfers, 3D/2N accomodation at Legoland Malaysia Resort Hotel plus! Free entry to Legoland Malaysia Resort theme park and water park for two (2) days for four (4) people.

For more information, visit the McDonald's Facebook page here.

*Should you win, you must present the collectible cup you used for the photo, as well as your receipts showing you purchased four (4) Happy Meals in the period of February 4 to 24, 2014. So save those receipts!

In case you don't win, the McDonald's Happy Meal box also includes a KIDS-GO-FREE voucher that allows kids to visit Legoland Malaysia Resort for FREE with every purchase of an adult pass.

Yes, we are driving thru for more tomorrow. Get your Lego Movie Collectible Lenticular Cups today!


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Lego Movie Lenticular Tumblers at McDonald's!

I was craving for Taho (soymilk) the other day (no, not preggers, LOL), and went as far as the highway to look. This was actually late afternoon, and I was hoping I'd see a street vendor. I know that Taho is mostly sold in the morning, but I was thinking about getting a cup since last week.

So when we made a U-turn to head back home, I decided I might as well drive thru for McSpaghetti. I haven't had dinner, and that Taho craving needed to be replaced with something as comforting. And you know, McSpaghetti is comfort food. Well, to me it is.

And it was a good thing I didn't get my Taho fix, because McDonald's changed their Happy Meal that day! Look! Lego Movie Lenticular Tumblers!

We chose the Batman cup, because we are sure that would be the first one to sell out!

Eight Lego Lenticular Cups to collect!

McDonald's says these cups are 3D. I prefer calling them Lenticular because it is more appropriate.

From Wikipedia:
A lenticular lens is an array of magnifying lenses, designed so that when viewed from slightly different angles, different images are magnified.^[1] The most common example is the lenses used in lenticular printing, where the technology is used to give an illusion of depth, or to make images that appear to change or move as the image is viewed from different angles.

Anyway, I guess I have to forego that diet once again. Hehe. I want to collect all eight cups!

Photo grabbed from the McDo Facebook page.

And you know what else? They changed their Happy Meal Box to include this special Lego Movie theme! Each Happy Meal box includes a special voucher for Legoland Malaysia! One coupon gets a kid in FREE with every buying adult*!

*adult must be 18 years old and above

Can anyone guess where I'm going after work? LOL!

Get a Lego Movie Cup with every Happy Meal you buy! Now available a McDonald's!


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More Than Meets the Eye!

The Transformers are back at McDonald's! Get BumbleBee, Optimus Prime, Megatron or Bulkhead with every Happy Meal you buy! For the girls, there's My Little Pony - Apple Jack, Lily Blossom, Pinky Pie and Rarity!

Order a Happy Meal and get it served in the iconic red Happy Meal box!

Bumblebee!

Our 3rd Lily Blossom. We gave one to our nanny's daughter,
and A lost the other one. 

Yes, I've been having the 4-pc Hotcake Happy Meal.
Look! Optimus Prime can't wait to dig in, too!

My Little Pony and Transformers in your Happy Meal - Collect all 8!
(From L-R; TOP) Rarity, Pinky Pie, Lily Blossom and Apple Jack; (BOTTOM) Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, Megatron and Bulkhead.

So far, I've had three Happy Meals myself!

So don't worry, you are not alone. 

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Happiness In A Box!

Have you purchased a Happy Meal from McDonald's lately? 

RL getting his Happy Meal in the iconic red Happy Meal box!
Drive Thru at McDonald's Loyola Heights, Katipunan

That's right! Noticed how the Happy Meal now comes in a red box? It does! McDonald's Philippines has brought back the Happy Meal box! Oh joy!

Ronald McDonald and SVP for Marketing Margot Torres
with the new Happy Meal box!

Launched in 1979, the Happy Meal was designed especially for kids and thus was added to the McDonald's menu. I don't know about you, but I have probably had more Happy Meals than regular value meals - it happens when you have kids. And also when you don't, Haha! Who can forget the historical Snoopy x Happy Meal collection? I remember even trading those Snoopy toys with my friends and relatives.

Today, my kids collect Happy Meal toys like crazy! Momma has to have the occasional Happy Meal lunch just to complete the toys that come with it (read: Despicable Me, Smurfs, Hello Kitty, etc). That is why I am excited that McDonald's Philippines has brought back the Happy Meal box! It is like giving the kids a present! The box adds an element of surprise to the Happy Meal! And my kids have always loved the Happy Meal box! Would you believe that they even bring home the box from McDonald's visits overseas? Yes, we are more than glad that the iconic red Happy Meal box is back - we are ecstatic!

Get McDonald's World Famous Fries with your Happy Meal today!

What's more, McDonald's has created new options for the Happy Meal. You can get the 4-pc Mini Hotcake Happy Meal or the Hamdesal Happy Meal for breakfast. Plus, did you know you now can get fries with your Happy Meal? Yes, the regular Happy Meal options can now come with a serving of McDonald's World Famous Fries. Or without. The choice is yours! Their Burger McDo Meal costs only P85! That comes with a Burger McDo, a drink, regular fries, and a Happy Meal toy!

RL receiving our McDelivery of Happy Meals last Saturday! His smile = PRICELESS!

Surprise your kids with a Happy Meal, and make this day special for them! 

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Mustaches and Musings: Smurfs!

GET TO KNOW YOUR SMURFS!

My mom took me and my little brother RL out to McDonald's Saturday morning. We attended an event because McDonald's came out with their NEW! Smurf's Happy Meal. My brother and I like collecting the toys from McDonald's Happy Meals. We were trying to collect all the Minions, but my mom said the stores sold out in just a week!

So for this new Happy Meal toy, my brother and I made a deal that we were going to collect all twelve Smurfs! Last Saturday, we completed our set!

Meet the Smurfs and get to know what each Smurf toy can do...

PAPA SMURF
Papa Smurf sits on a saucer with pull-back action. Pull him back and watch him speed and spin along.

GREEDY
Wind up Greedy and his arms swing. His hips also rock in a "butter churn" dance move.

BAKER
Baker doesn't do anything. He's a rubber figure holding a rolling pin, but makes a perfect gift for bakers!

JOKEY
Jokey is my brother's favorite Smurf. He plays with him the most. That's because he's in a ball and he loves rolling him across the floor.

HEFTY
Hefty is the Smurf who is doing a hand stand. You wind him up, and he starts walking on his hands.

HANDY
Like Baker, Handy doesn't do anything. He is also a rubber figure. He holds a hammer and a tool box. I gave him to my mom because she is a Handy Mommy!


SMURFETTE
Smurfette is my kind of girl. She is brave! Push the lever on her back and her arms join together in front, like she is casting a magic spell.

CLUMSY
Clumsy is my favorite Smurf. That's because he lights up! Press a button on his back and he glows blue! 

VEXY
Now Vexy is also one cool gal. Press her back and she spins the spoon like a pro.

BRAINY
Wind up Brainy and he walks while reading. Such a nerd!

CRAZY PARTY PLANNER
My brother also likes Crazy. That's because his party hat is also a mini horn. Blow into it, and it makes a whistle sound. Honk!

HACKUS
Hackus makes a cool pen hugger. Push on his shoulders to open his arms up, and he's ready for a hug!


 
Are you collecting these Smurfs, too? Hurry and collect all twelve before they go out of stock at McDonald's!!

Don't wait until it's too late to complete a set! Complete it today.