PHOTOS of McDonalds restaurants and merchandise from the 80s and 90s have emerged – with some weird and wonderful results.
The fast food chain, which opened its first branch in the US in 1955, has been a popular place for families and kids for years.
The play area at McDonald’s was every child’s dreamBored Panda
From food-shaped chairs and stools to games and wordsearches on the tray liners, it was the best place for birthday parties and after-school dinners.
But some of the photos, posted on website Bored Panda, show how much times have changed.
One example is a McDonald’s ash tray, which were in most restaurants before the smoking ban in the UK was made legal in 2007.
The photos also show other menu items that are now long gone, including the McSalad Shaker, which was introduced in 2000 but was replaced with their Premium salads three years later.
Here are is the round-up of pictures of days gone by at McDonald’s.
Burger me!
The cheeky burger seats brought a bit of fun to the restaurantBored Panda
Shaken, not stirred
The shaker salads were a jazzy introduction to its ever-expanding menu back in the 2000sBored Panda
Ice Ice Baby
The towering cones were a highlight after your burgers and friesBored Panda
Smokey Robinson
Back when smoking was legal in restaurants, pubs and bars, the smoking section of the restaurants came with their ash traysBored Panda
Styrofoam plates
Before McDonalds became more eco-friendly with its paper and cardboard packing, styrofoam boxes were on the menuBored Panda
Cat’s out the bag
You could once upon a time get your very own glass mug with America’s most sarcastic cat, GarfieldBored Panda
I’m puzzled
Word searches, puzzles and other games used to be featured on the sheet traysBored Panda
That’s handy!
Other toys included plastic gloves, featuring Ronald McDonald, which could be used as puppetsBored Panda
Plastic fantastic
Some toys from the 80s were just miniature versions of its menu optionsBored Panda
Chicken nuggets, fries and dips were other toys you could get in the 80sBored Panda
What’s up, Doc?
McDonalds also had Tiny Toons, the popular 90s cartoon series, racing toys as part of its Happy MealBored Panda
Dish you were still here…
You could even get free plates with Happy Meals, such as these Disney Hercules platesBored Panda
Tale as old as time
Other toys included the “Disney Video Masterpiece” range, which featured some of the most loved-characters from the filmsBored Panda
It’s a-me, Mario!
Popular games, including Super Mario Bros. 3, were also featured on the boxesBored Panda
If you’re missing having McDonald’s, the good news is several of its UK branches have reopened for delivery and drive-thru for the first time since lockdown.
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