McDonald’s Winning Sips updates — Breakfast end times explained as fans have just hours to get up to £10k in latest game

Does McDonald’s have a secret menu?

Every fast food lover has heard whispers of McDonald’s fabled secret menu.

These hidden options reportedly allow you to order items only available in other countries and even combine different products to make your dream snack.

But does it really exist?

Well, in a way.

If you go up to a counter and order the legendary “Monster Mac”, the server might look at you like you’ve had one too many to drink.

However, thanks to the self-service machines allowing you to customise your order, you can create some of the iconic “secret” items.

Fan-favourite Cadbury Creme Egg item to be axed in days

The beloved Cadbury Creme Egg McFlurry is set to be axed in a matter of days.

McDonald’s is adding a slew of new items to its menu and sadly that means some options are being cut.

Among the items being axed are the Creme Egg McFlurry, the Hot Cross Bun Pie and the McCrispy Deluxe burger.

Inside new Winning Sips feature that could win you even more prizes

For the 2024 edition of Winning Sips, McDonald’s added a brand new feature.

Called “bonus sips”, the scheme lets you earn more prizes by using the McDonald’s app.

To win a bonus sip, collect a digital stamp each time you enter a code in app.

Collect 7 to unlock your bonus sip worth 1,500 MyMcDonald’s Rewards Points.

This is enough to get a medium drink and thus another chance to win.

Don’t miss your last chance to get these items

With new additions coming to the McDonald’s menu, it’s sadly time to say goodbye to some beloved items.

Here is what’s leaving the McDonald’s menu on April 17:

• Hot Cross Bun Pie – £1.99 
• Hot Cross Bun Latte – £2.69 
• Galaxy Truffle Bunny McFlurry  – £2.19 
• Galaxy Truffle Bunny Mini McFlurry – £1.59 
• McCrispy Deluxe – £5.89 
• McCrispy Deluxe Medium Meal – £7.79 
• Halloumi Fries – £2.79 
• Halloumi Fries Sharebox – £7.39
• Cadbury Creme Egg McFlurry – £2.19 
• Cadbury Creme Egg Mini McFlurry – £1.59

How much will the new menu items cost?

McDonald’s is adding a slew of new items to its menu next week, but how much will they cost?

Check out the list below to find out:

• Biscoff McFlurry – £1.99
• Biscoff McFlurry mini – £1.59
• Galaxy Caramel Pie – £1.99
• Biscoff Frappe – £2.99
• Galaxy Chocolate McFlurry – £1.99
• Galaxy Chocolate Mini McFlurry – £1.59
• Quarter Pounder Deluxe – £4.89
• Quarter Deluxe Medium Meal – £6.59
• Chicken Big Mac – £4.69
• Chicken Big Mac Meal – £6.49
• Cheese & Herb Melts – £2.89
• Cheese & Herb Melts Sharebox – £7.09

What do I do with my game pieces after a claim?

Once you have made a claim for a prize in the McDonald's Winning Sips game you must keep hold of the game piece.

In the terms and conditions, McDonald's advises players "you need to keep your game pieces even after you’ve used them as McDonald’s may ask to see your game pieces as part of the claim verification processes.

"Remember to keep your game pieces safe and private so that no one else can use a game piece or its code."

Inside new Winning Sips feature that could win you even more prizes

For the 2024 edition of Winning Sips, McDonald’s added a brand new feature.

Called “bonus sips”, the scheme lets you earn more prizes by using the McDonald’s app.

To win a bonus sip, collect a digital stamp each time you enter a code in app.

Collect 7 to unlock your bonus sip worth 1,500 MyMcDonald’s Rewards Points.

This is enough to get a medium drink and thus another chance to win.

How to make the perfect McDonald’s fries at home

Replicating McDonald’s beloved fries at home is easier than you think.

A chef has revealed exactly how to make their salty chips in the comfort of your kitchen.

Whip it up for a late-night snack or simply impress your pals with this step-by-step guide from TikTok user chef Timothy Clowers.

, he showed how you simply peel potatoes, soak them in water for a few hours and then cut them into circles.

How does McDonald’s Monopoly work?

The game works similarly to traditional Monopoly.

Customers collect game pieces when they buy qualifying McDonald’s products, such as colour-coordinated road names or train stations.

You’ll be able to find them as stickers which appear on the packaging of your food.

Each menu item has the chance of giving you a different prize.

These range from food to massive cash prizes.

When is the deadline to redeem your prizes?

You will have until April 30, 2024, to claim a food prize, McDonald’s merchandise prize or cash prize.

However, your chance to win those prizes ends on April 16.

Meanwhile, McDonald’s has confirmed a huge menu change coming next week.

Which burgers received last month’s changes?

McDonald’s made a slew of changes to its burger recipe last month.

Here are the menu items that received the changes:

• Big Mac
• Quarter Pounder with cheese
• Cheeseburger
• Double cheeseburger
• Triple cheeseburger

Who owns McDonald’s?

McDonald’s has been a key part of millions of Brit’s lives for decades now.

But who owns the legendary restaurant chain?

McDonald’s has been owned by Kroc, set up by Ray Kroc, since April 1955.

Ray Kroc was an American businessman, who went into partnership with the McDonald brothers in 1955.

McDonald’s made huge changes to its burgers

For the first time in decades, McDonald’s made massive changes to its burger recipe last month.

In a bid to improve flavour and modernise the classic burgers, Maccy’s made the following changes:

• Beef patties – tighter sear on the grill for hotter, sizzling and juicier beef patties for maximum flavours
• Grilled onions – new processes on the girl involve adding white onions on top of patties as they cook for added colour and charred flavour
• Lettuce – fresh lettuce straight from that fridge for a crunchier taste
• Cheese – hotter beef patties will make the cheese more melted, creating a smoother texture
• New buns – buttery, brioche-style recipe and freshly toasted

Looking back on the McRib

The McRib is perhaps the most legendary lost item on the McDonald’s menu.

First launched across the UK in 1981 the cult-classic sandwich only lasted four years.

Despite regular attempts to bring the BBQ item back, the McRib would remain shelved for decades before its eventual return in 2015.

And even that return was brief.

McDonald’s site explains why the sandwich doesn’t appear on their menu.

It says: “Many of our restaurants do not have enough grill capacity to cook pork and beef products at the same time.”

McDonald’s fans react to huge menu shake-up coming in days

McDonald’s is adding a host of new items to its menu next week and it’s safe to say fans are excited.

One of those items is the new Lotus Biscoff Frappe and foodies are already drooling at the thought of it.

One X user said: “OMG that looks unreal.”

While a second fan commented: “I love Biscoff I am so excited for this one.”

Another added: “Lotus Biscoff Frappe, let’s go!”

What drinks are included in the Winning Sips game?

Only selected cold drinks are included in this year's promotion. Hot drinks are not included.

This is the full list of qualifying drinks:

• Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
• Diet Coke
• Sprite Zero
• Coca-Cola Classic
• Fanta Orange
• Oasis
• Chocolate Milkshake
• Strawberry Milkshake
• Banana Milkshake
• Vanilla Milkshake

Any of these drinks will contain Winning Sips peel stickers but they must be a medium or large size.

What is the Bonus Sip?

McDonald's launched a new element to the Winning Sips game this year called Bonus Sip.

If a player scans seven digital codes into the app, they will get 1,500 MyMcDonald's Rewards points, or seven Bubbles.

These Bubbles can then be exchanged for another medium cold drink and another chance to play. But you can only do this three times.

You don't have to use the MMR points to play Winning Sips again and can save up the points for another purchase.

However, you have to use up any points accrued from the Winning Sips game before April 31.

What is Winning Sips?

Any customer who buys a selected medium or large drink from McDonald's can peel the sticker on the cup.

Stickers contain either an Instant Win prize or App Play game piece.

Instant Win pieces provide either a food or cash prize.

You can claim food prizes in-app or at your nearest McDonald's restaurant.

Cash prizes can be claimed online by following instructions on the game piece.

If you don't get an Instant Win prize, you will receive a code you can use to play on the McDonald's app again.

Any app codes received and entered into the app see you awarded with a "Bubble".

Remembering the Chicken Legend

The Chicken Legend played a central role in the McDonald’s menu for over a decade after its introduction in 2007.

The sandwich was made up of a breaded chicken breast on rye with mayo and lettuce.

The popular item was dumped in 2020, however, and eventually replaced by the McCrispy burger.

It’s safe to say fans miss the sandwich, with foodies launching #BACKTHELEGEND on X.

How do I get McDonald’s delivered?

There are a few ways you can get your favourite burger delivered to your door.

McDonald’s works with Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat for deliveries.

Bear in mind that if you are ordering online you will pay a delivery charge on top of your order.

This usually depends on how far away from the restaurant you are.

All you need to do is enter your postcode on your chosen app to see if McDonald’s delivery is available to you, as some areas aren’t included at all.

You can also order food through the My McDonald’s app.

It can be downloaded via the App Store or Google Play, and it doesn’t cost extra to click and collect.

What time does McDonald’s open?

McDonald’s branches are open 24 hours a day in certain locations, but that is not guaranteed in all, so it’s best to check first.

If you are not sure where your nearest branch is you can use the store locator tool on the McDonald’s website.

Larger restaurants are usually located at service stations, travel spots and retail parks with longer opening hours.

Whereas restaurants that are located on the high street may shut earlier at midnight, or even 10pm.

If your local isn’t open 24 hours, it might open at 5am or 6am for breakfast service.

How do I enter my app code?

You can enter your app game piece code on the McDonald's app.

Unfortunately players can not enter codes through their website.

You can scan the code from your game piece by allowing the app access to your camera.

Alternatively, you can manually enter the 12-digit code.

What do I do with my game pieces after a claim?

Once you have made a claim for a prize in the McDonald's Winning Sips game you must keep hold of the game piece.

In the terms and conditions, McDonald's advises players "you need to keep your game pieces even after you’ve used them as McDonald’s may ask to see your game pieces as part of the claim verification processes.

"Remember to keep your game pieces safe and private so that no one else can use a game piece or its code."

Inside new Winning Sips feature that could win you even more prizes

For the 2024 edition of Winning Sips, McDonald’s added a brand new feature.

Called “bonus sips”, the scheme lets you earn more prizes by using the McDonald’s app.

To win a bonus sip, collect a digital stamp each time you enter a code in app.

Collect 7 to unlock your bonus sip worth 1,500 MyMcDonald’s Rewards Points.

This is enough to get a medium drink and thus another chance to win.

How to make the perfect McDonald’s fries at home

Replicating McDonald’s beloved fries at home is easier than you think.

A chef has revealed exactly how to make their salty chips in the comfort of your kitchen.

Whip it up for a late-night snack or simply impress your pals with this step-by-step guide from TikTok user chef Timothy Clowers.

, he showed how you simply peel potatoes, soak them in water for a few hours and then cut them into circles.