McDonald’s confirms festive classic has been axed from Christmas menu for second year in a row
MCDONALD'S has confirmed a festive favourite menu item is not coming back for a second year running in a blow for fans.
The fast food chain unveiled its Christmas menu on Friday including the returning Big Tasty and a new Terry's Chocolate Orange Pie.
However, customers will be gutted to hear one item in particular hasn't made its way back onto menus in 2024.
The Festive Pie was a festive-themed Christmassy apple pie which returned to menus in 2021, and then again the following year.
But, for the second year in a row, the sweet dessert is not back on menus which is bound to leave fast food fans devastated.
Last year, foodies were left gutted after finding out the pie would not be up for sale.
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Some on Facebook were left crying "Christmas is ruined" and "woke up to the devastating news that there will be no festive pie offered by McDonald's this year".
Maccies fans missing the Festive Pie this year can still get their hands on Terry's Chocolate Orange Pie.
The pie combines crispy chocolate pastry with the classic Terry's Chocolate Orange-flavoured ganache filling - a blend of chocolate and cream.
Customers can snap up the pie, which The Sun got to try before its launch, for £1.99.
What else is on McDonald's festive menu?
McDonald's has added 12 new options to its menu for Christmas, including the Terry's Chocolate Orange Pie.
Foodies can also get their hands on one other new item - the Cheesy McCrispy.
The burger, a spin on the classic McCrispy which debuted in 2022, is on sale for £5.99 as an individual item and £7.79 as part of a meal.
The burger comes with a chicken breast fillet in a crispy coating, served with lettuce, crispy onions, pink pickled onion, chutney, bacon, two slices of cheese and cheese sauce.
Customers can also buy the returning and popular Big Tasty, and Big Tasty with bacon, last seen in March and on sale from £7.59.
Both burgers combine beef patties with Emmental cheese, onions, juicy tomatoes and smoky flavoured sauce in a toasted bun.
How to save at McDonald's
You could end up being charged more for a McDonald's meal based solely on the McDonald's restaurant you choose.
Research by The Sun found a Big Mac meal can be up to 30% cheaper at restaurants just two miles apart from each other.
You can pick up a Big Mac and fries for just £2.99 at any time by filling in a feedback survey found on McDonald's receipts.
The receipt should come with a 12-digit code which you can enter into the Food for Thought website alongside your submitted survey.
You'll then receive a five-digit code which is your voucher for the £2.99 offer.
There are some deals and offers you can only get if you have the My McDonald’s app, so it’s worth signing up to get money off your meals.
The MyMcDonald’s app can be downloaded on iPhone and Android phones and is quick to set up.
You can also bag freebies and discounts on your birthday if you’re a My McDonald’s app user.
The chain has recently sent out reminders to app users to fill out their birthday details - otherwise they could miss out on birthday treats.
The Cheese Melt Dippers with tomato sauce are also returning after they were temporarily dropped from menus at the start of 2024.
Shoppers can get the breaded Camembert in a single-person portion for £2.49 or a sharing box for £6.79.
The Terry's Chocolate Orange McFlurry and mini McFlurry are also back on menus for the first time since 2023, for £2.19 or £1.59.
Both come with soft swirl ice cream, topped with Terry's Chocolate Orange mini segments and Terry's Chocolate Orange sauce.
Chocolate fans can get their mitts on the Galaxy Caramel McFlurry - both regular and mini sizes will be on sale for £2.19 and £1.59, respectively.
The treats feature soft-serve ice cream, Galaxy Chocolate stars and Galaxy Caramel sauce.
Plus, Maccies fans will be able to get the Galaxy Caramel Latte and Galaxy Caramel Hot Chocolates for £2.69.
Bear in mind, that the prices listed for the above items may vary from restaurant to restaurant.
This is the full list of items being added to the menus on November 20:
- Big Tasty - £7.59
- Big Tasty with bacon - £8.39
- Cheesy McCrispy - £5.99
- Cheese Melt Dippers with Rich Tomato Dip - £2.49
- Sharing Cheese Melt Dippers with Rich Tomato Dip - £6.79
- Terry's Chocolate Orange McFlurry - £2.19
- Terry's Chocolate Orange Mini McFlurry - £1.59
- Galaxy Caramel McFlurry - £2.19
- Galaxy Caramel Mini McFlurry - £1.59
- Terry's Chocolate Orange Pie - £1.99
- Galaxy Caramel Latte - £2.69
- Galaxy Caramel Hot Chocolate - £2.69
McDonald's is also adding eight Grinch and friend toys to its Happy Meal, plus Christmas decorations and family Grinch family card games.
Customers will be able to get the meal deal, which comes with a main, side and drink, for around £3.49 based on where you live.
All 12 festive menu options and Grinch Happy Meal toys will only be on menus for six weeks.
How do I find my nearest McDonald's?
If you're planning on taking a trip to McDonald's, you'll want to know where your nearest branch is.
The chain has a restaurant locator tool on its website you can use to find your nearest one - and check what time it opens.
Bear in mind that McDonald's serves breakfast every day until 11am.
After that, the menu switches to the normal menu serving meals such as burgers, chicken nuggets and more.
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In other McDonald's news, the fast food chain has brought back the McRib after 10 years.
Plus, it recently unveiled the Double Chilli Cheeseburger in restaurants. Customers can get the item for around £2.49.
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