McDonalds new Grimace-inspired Mt. McDonaldland…
McDonald’s is shaking issues up.
The fast-food chain launched the new “McDonaldland Meal” — impressed by the “mystical world” they first created manner back in 1971 — on August 12, and with it got here the model new Mt. McDonaldland Shake.
The limited-edition pink-and-blue Mt. McDonaldland Shake, an ode to the blue lava and pink clouds of the legendary volcano in Grimace’s hometown, was only described as a “secret concoction” of flavors.
Now, people are discovering what it really tastes like.
A spokesperson for McDonald’s revealed some more info about its taste profile to Today.
“The Mt. McDonaldland Shake features McDonald’s signature soft serve and berry flavors and has a vibrant blue color with pink whipped cream — an ode to the ‘lava’ that erupts from Mt. McDonaldland and the clouds that sit at its peak,” they told the outlet.
One particular person on Reddit claimed that it’s a “mishmash of different fruit flavors, but it’s supposed to be similar to raspberry. It’s got pomegranate, pear, apple, elderberry, peach, blackberry and plum concentrates included.”
According to Today’s review of the shake, the whipped cream was “very pink” but tasted like any regular whipped cream, and the shake itself reminded the reporter of the berry-flavored Grimace Shake with notes that tasted like Fruity Pebbles or Trix.
The limited-edition pink-and-blue Mt. McDonaldland Shake was only described as a “secret concoction” of flavors. McDonald’s USA
“Is this the purple blob’s birthday shake in a new, blue outfit? Maybe!” they wrote.
Similar to the Today review, the particular person who drank the shake for Taste of Home said that “McDonald’s colorful new milkshake flavor is nostalgia in a cup for millennials.”
“In terms of an actual flavor profile, I’ve got to say this milkshake lives up to the surprisingly expansive lore,” they wrote.
The Mt. McDonaldland Shake is an ode to the blue lava and pink clouds of the legendary volcano in Grimace’s hometown. McDonald’s USA
Taste of Home said that the style profile “immediately recalls the nostalgic, slightly unnatural blue raspberry flavor that was so ubiquitous in popular candy of the ’90s and early aughts.”
“I just tried the shake today and I LOVED it,” one Reddit person said. “It was probably my favorite McDonald’s shake I have ever had.”
Tasting Table declared the Mt. McDonaldland Shake to have the “ultimate comfort flavors.”
McDonald’s launched the new “McDonaldland Meal” — impressed by the “mystical world” they first created manner back in 1971 — on August 12. McDonald’s USA
Today famous that while the shake is enjoyable and “summer” and tastes like berries and cream, those who aren’t into very candy treats won’t take pleasure in it.
With 64 grams of sugar for a small drink, maybe the sweetness isn’t so stunning.
“The shake is very sweet — sickeningly sweet,” decried the Delaware News Journal. “It’s not a very appealing flavor and best avoided.”
“The Mt. McDonaldland Shake seems like the perfect shake for someone under the age of 21 (Note: My 11-year-old daughter loved it).”
The McDonaldland Meal comes with your alternative of a Quarter Pounder with Cheese or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, fries, a “first-of-its-kind” collectible memento, and the Mt. McDonaldland Shake. McDonald’s USA
Meanwhile, some people just straight up don’t prefer it.
“It looks artificial and disgusting,” Parade wrote. “It tastes as bad as it looks.”
One alleged McDonald’s worker shared on Reddit, “No one who taste tested it at my restaurant finished it.”
“It is gross!” one person declared. “The shake is awful, tastes like melted popsicle mixed with skim milk.”
The McDonaldland Meal comes with your alternative of a Quarter Pounder with Cheese or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, fries, a “first-of-its-kind” collectible memento, and the Mt. McDonaldland Shake.
Each meal comes with a tin of collectibles that contains postcards and stickers recognizing the McDonald’s characters, “because no trip is complete without a souvenir.” Fans can gather six exclusive collectibles.
Stay in the loop with the latest trending topics! Visit our web site daily for the freshest lifestyle news and content, thoughtfully curated to inspire and inform you.
