McDonald’s releases nostalgic McDonaldland Meal

McDonald’s is lovin’ nostalgia.

The fast-food chain has announced the launch of the new “McDonaldland Meal” — inspired by the “mystical world” they first created way back in 1971.

McDonaldland is the fictional place where the fast food franchise’s beloved characters reside, and it features Apple Pie Trees and Hamburger Patches.

For two decades, McDonaldland was featured in everything from games to movies, before it largely disappeared.

But now, the company is releasing the McDonaldland Meal, which comes complete with a collectible and a limited-edition shake.

“For the first time in more than 20 years, Ronald McDonald, Grimace, Birdie, Hamburglar, Mayor McCheese and the Fry Friends are officially taking the trip out of the group chat,” the press release for the new meal proclaimed,

The McDonaldland Meal — available from next Tuesday, Aug. 12 — comes with your choice of a Quarter Pounder with Cheese or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, fries, a “first-of-its-kind” collectible souvenir, and the brand-new Mt. McDonaldland Shake — an ode to one of the land’s major landmarks.

The Mt. McDonaldland Shake “offers a secret concoction as enchanting as the world itself” and is inspired by the blue lava and pink clouds of the mythical volcano.

Each meal comes with a tin of collectibles that includes postcards and stickers recognizing the McDonald’s characters, “because no trip is complete without a souvenir.” Fans can collect six exclusive collectibles.

“Over the past few years we’ve seen how fans flock to our characters, everyone from Grimace to the Hamburglar. But many, especially the new generation, don’t know that’s just the tip of the iceberg. There’s an entire magical world of McDonaldland filled with characters, places and lore,” Jennifer “JJ” Healan, McDonald’s VP, U.S. Marketing, Brand, Content & Culture, said in a statement.

“And so, for the first time in decades we are taking fans on a trip to McDonaldland with an immersive experience that taps into the past to create the future. It’s a chance for us to give fans a new, modern way to experience this magical world.”

The company also announced limited-edition merch in collaboration with Pacsun and Away.

The Pacsun collaboration features sweat sets and graphic tees “as colorful as McDonaldland itself,” available on Aug. 12. The Away collaboration includes complimentary luggage tags and bag charms with any purchase at Away retail locations from Aug. 18 onward, while supplies last.