A lot of us like to sneak in a cheeky visit to McDonald’s every once in a while. The jury’s still out whether it’s the tasty junk food or our childhood nostalgia that keeps us coming back. Again. And again. Whether you’re a McDonald’s fan or you steer clear of it, you can’t deny that the chain’s restaurants had style and energy in the ‘80s and ‘90s.
Bored Panda’s got a wave of nostalgia ready for you with this list of pictures from McDonald’s several decades ago, so scroll down, upvote your faves, and share what you remember about the restaurant from your childhoods, dear Pandas.
We hope that we won’t make you too hungry! When you’re done with this list, check out r/nostalgia who constantly update their collection of photos that give us that bittersweet (or is that sweet and sour?) feeling of nostalgia.
#1 McDonald's Burger Seats
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#2 McDonald's Toys From 1987
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#3 Sometimes You'd Get It At School Events Or Sports Games, Delivered In This Big Yellow Cooler
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You wouldn’t mix up a photo of an old-timey McDonald’s interior with any other fast food restaurant. Nobody else had the same combination of cheeseburger seats, chunky plastic toys, and a loveable colorful cast of characters: from Ronald McDonald and Grimace to the Hamburgler and Mayor McCheese.
McDonald’s has changed a whole bunch over the years. Some might like the modern look, but a bunch of us would love it if the chain went back to its old playful aesthetic. Even if that’s not possible, we’d settle for a time machine so that we can grab one last old-school Happy Meal.
#4 Fisher Price Mcdonald’s Play Toys
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#5 When Ronald Mcdonald Had His Own “Gang” Of Fast Food Fanatics
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#6 Mcdonald’s Twist Cones
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It’s not just the interior and exterior of McDonald’s that’s changed. The food’s way different, too. If you think that McDonald’s fries tasted better when you were young, it’s not just your nostalgia talking. In 1992, the chain changed how they made them. They switched from beef tallow to vegetable oil.
Let’s not forget how darn awesome McDonald’s Happy Meal toys used to be. I’ve still got my collection proudly displayed on my shelf. Now, whenever I go grab a burger at McD’s and glance at their toy display, I feel a bit disappointed. Either the toys aren’t as cool as before or I grew up.
#7 Back In The Day McDonald's Playground
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#8 These Cookies From McDonald's!!!
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#9 Mcdonald’s Happy-Meal Transformers. When Mcdonald’s Was Considered A Treat. Thanks Mom!
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Finally, let’s remember just how amazing birthday parties at McDonald’s used to be. They were all the rage when I was growing up and they had a bit of everything. We’re pretty sure that kids have a lot of fun celebrating their birthdays at McDonald’s even now, but there’s just something missing. Or that could be the nostalgia talking.
#10 McDonald's Seasonal Happy Meal Buckets
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#11 McDonald's Playground
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#12 I See Your McDonald's Ashtray And Raise You My McDonald's Coke Spoons, Er, Coffee Stirrers
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#13 McDonald's Birthday Parties... Complete With Ash Trays On The Tables For A Good Smoke After A Happy Meal
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#14 These Old Amber Glass Ashtrays That Everyone Had (Including McDonald's!)
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#15 Those Food-Shaped Chairs From The Mcdonalds Kids Playrooms In The Mid 90s
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#16 McDonald's Garfield Mugs
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#17 Mcdonalds Fried Apple Pies With The Bubbly, Crispy Outside
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#18 Super Mario Bros. 3 McDonald's Happy Meal
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#19 The Floor Of Every 90s McDonald's
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#20 This Mcdonalds Tray Liner From The 1990s
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#21 Mcdonalds 101
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#22 Mcdonalds 2000 Glasses
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#23 I Remember Parents Renting The Cooler From McDonald's For School Events. I've Been Sick On Orange Drink Way Too Many Times
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#24 N64 At Mcdonalds
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#25 Styrofoam McDonald's Containers
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#26 Check Out This Awesome McDonald's High Chair I Got At The Flea Market Today
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#27 McDonald's Drive Thru Menu In The 80s
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#28 McDonald's Teenie Beanie Babies
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#29 Who Remembers When McDonald's Playland Looked Like This? Memories...
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#30 Did Any One Else Collect The “Disney Video Masterpiece” Toys From Mcdonald’s ?
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#31 Ronald Mcdonald Hand Puppet From '76
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#32 Mcdonalds Gift Certificates. They Were The Golden Tickets Of Trick Or Treating
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#33 Transforming McDonald's Food
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#34 These Batman Forever Cups From Mcdonalds
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#35 Orange Hi-C At Mcdonalds
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#36 The Mcdonalds Sign’s Customers Served Counter
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#37 Birthday Parties At Mcdonald’s
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#38 McDonald's Dinosaur Hand Puppets
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#39 Ronald Mcdonald Bench That Was Popular Around McDonald's Establishments Until Sometime Around The Early 2000s
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#40 These Mcdonalds Halloween Chicken Nugget Toys
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#41 These Toys From McDonald's In The Vhs Packaging
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#42 The Mcsalad Shaker From Mcdonalds
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#43 Our Mcdonalds Hasn’t Changed Since I Was Little
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#44 Does Anybody Remember When Walmart Had Mcdonald’s And The Ronald Mcdonald Bench?
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#45 Stumbled Upon This In My House Today. McDonald's Transformer From The Late 80's. Remember These?
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#46 90s Mcdonalds Plates
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#47 Remember When You Could Smoke At McDonald's?
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#48 McDonald's Back In The Day Had More Charm
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#49 These Looney Tunes Superheroes Had Little Clip-On Costumes
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#50 Tiny Toons Flip Cars - McDonald's Toys
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#51 Beast Wars Mcdonalds Toys. If You Remember These, You're My Type Of People
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#52 Yes, But Did You Go To Multiple Mcdonalds To Get This?
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