The Grinch Meal McDonald’s launches Dec 2 with dill pickle fries, Big Mac or nuggets, and festive holiday socks. Limited-time holiday fun!

Grinch Meal McDonald’s
Image Credit: McDonald’s

McDonald’s is bringing holiday chaos to your taste buds this season. Starting December 2, 2025, the fast-food giant will launch the Grinch Meal McDonald’s, a limited-time seasonal offering that includes dill pickle “Grinch Salt” McShaker Fries, your choice of entrée, and exclusive holiday socks. This festive collaboration with Dr. Seuss Enterprises is part food, part collectible, and all holiday mischief.

What’s Inside the Grinch Meal McDonald’s

Dill Pickle “Grinch Salt” McShaker Fries

The headline item of the Grinch Meal McDonald’s is the new dill pickle fries, a first for the U.S. McDonald’s menu. Fries are seasoned with tangy Grinch Salt and come in a shake-style bag for maximum flavor impact.

Choice of Entrée

Customers can pair the fries with either:

  • Big Mac
  • 10-piece Chicken McNuggets

Both come with a medium drink, completing the festive meal.

Limited-Edition Grinch Holiday Socks

Grinch Meal McDonald's
Image Credit: McDonald’s

Instead of a toy, the Grinch Meal McDonald’s includes a pair of holiday socks, featuring four playful colors and Grinch-inspired messaging. The socks are perfect for gifting or wearing while enjoying your meal.

The Grinch Takes Over McDonald’s

Grinch Meal McDonald’s

The official press release features a playful statement “from the Grinch”:

“THiS iS MY MEAL AND i DiDN’T PARTNER WiTH McDONALD’S OUT OF THE GOODNESS OF MY HEART… GO AHEAD, GRAB MY MEAL STARTING DEC. 2 — YOU’RE WELCOME FOR MAKING YOUR HOLIDAYS INFINITELY MORE INTERESTING.”

The marketing captures the mischievous spirit of the Grinch while driving excitement for this limited-time promotion.

Grinch Meal McDonald’s: Where and When to Get It

  • Launch Date: December 2, 2025
  • Availability: Participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide
  • Duration: Limited time, while supplies last

Given the collectible socks and new dill pickle fries, early sellouts are expected in high-traffic locations.

Why You’ll Want the Grinch Meal McDonald’s

The combination of holiday-themed fries, a classic entrée, and collectible socks makes this promotion more than a meal, it’s a seasonal experience. It’s also the first U.S. debut of McShaker Fries with Grinch Salt, giving fans a unique reason to visit McDonald’s this December.

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Jon Self

Jon Self is an avid theme park fan. You can follow him at @pastorjonself on X/ Twitter or Jon.Self.37 at Instagram. He has been writing and editing in the theme park media world for over a decade. He also writes for several "foodie" sites as well as in the faith-based world.