McDonald’s released a plethora of Disney-themed Happy Meal toys in the 2010s, including popular series like Star Wars, Marvel Heroes, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars. These collectible toys captivated the imaginations of both children and adults, offering a tangible connection to the iconic characters and stories that have defined generations. Join us as we go through the entire list of Disney McDonald’s toys from the 2010s, an emotional journey through a period of unforgettable Happy Meal memories.
2010s Disney McDonald’s Toys
The following list shows all of the Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars toys released in McDonald’s Happy Meals between 2010 and 2019.
Star Wars
The Star Wars series has long been a fixture in the world of Happy Meal toys, and the 2010s were no exception. McDonald’s celebrated the classic space drama with a line of toys that brought the galaxy far, far away closer to home.
Characters
- Anakin Skywalker
- Yoda
- Darth Vader
- R2-D2
- X-Wing Starfighter
- Jedi Starfighter
- Millenium Falcon
- Republic Gunship
2010 Star Wars Happy Meal Commercial
McDonald’s started off the last decade with an iconic Happy Meal commercial featuring Star Wars toys. The commercial showed the toys in action, with children acting out iconic scenes from the films to the iconic Star Wars theme music.
Marvel Heroes
After Disney bought Marvel in 2009, the 2010s saw an increase in Marvel-themed Happy Meal toys. These toys celebrated iconic superheroes who have captivated audiences for generations, providing children with a one-of-a-kind opportunity to bring their favorite heroes to life.
Release Date: July 2010
Characters
- Silver Surfer (with detachable surfboard)
- Human Torch (lights up)
- Spider-Man (wall crawling)
- Iron Man (pull back action)
- The Thing (says “It’s Clobberin’ Time!”)
- Wolverine (extends claws)
- Captain America (launches shield)
- Hulk (bangs fists together)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
During the 2010s, Happy Meal toys were also used to promote the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. These toys let fans immerse themselves in the global war between the Galaxy Republic and the Separatist League.
Release Date: September 2010
Characters
- Anakin Skywalker
- Captain Rex
- Obi-wan Kenobi
- Yoda – Fingerboard
- General Grievous
- Cad Bane
- Commander Cody
- Mace Windu
- Asajj Ventress
2010 Star Wars: The Clone Wars Happy Meal Commercial
McDonald’s ran a commercial to promote the Star Wars: The Clone Wars Happy Meal toys, brought the animated series to life. The commercial included clips from the show, highlighting the action-packed battles and iconic characters that helped make the series a fan favourite.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
As people continued to be interested in The Clone Wars, McDonald’s released more Happy Meal toys in 2011 that were based on the show.
Release Date: July 2011
Characters
- Anakin Skywalker Lightsaber (lights up)
- Mace Windu Lightsaber (collapsible)
- Yoda Levitator (uses the Force)
- AT-TE (walks)
- Yoda Lightsaber (sound effects)
- C-3PO Keeper (wobbles, sticker dispenser)
2011 Star Wars: The Clone Wars Happy Meal Commercial
McDonald’s released a new ad that showed the 2011 wave of Star Wars: The Clone Wars toys in action to promote them. The commercial showed kids acting out battles with the toys, which brought to mind the action and excitement of the animated show.
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
McDonald’s went back in time in 2012 when they put out Happy Meal toys based on the prequel movie Star Wars: Episode I – the Phantom Menace.
Release Date: February 2012
Characters
- Obi-Wan Kenobi
- Darth Maul
- Yoda
- Qui-Gon Jinn
- R2-D2
- Mace Windu
- Sebulba
- Anakin Skywalker
2012 Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Happy Meal Commercial
McDonald’s released a commercial that took people back to the time of the prequel trilogy to celebrate the release of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace toys. Scenes from the movie were shown in the commercial, showing the famous characters and battles that made this important part of the Star Wars story.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Release Date: April 2014
Characters
- Spider-man Activity Book
- Spider-man Action Vihicle
- Electro Light-up Figure
- Spider-man Light-up Figure
- Spider-Man Specs
- Wind Up Spider
- Spidey Spinning Top
- Trading Card Tin
2014 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Happy Meal Commercial
McDonald’s released a commercial for “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” toys that captured the action and thrill of the movie. In the commercial, kids played out epic battles with the toys, showing off the characters’ complex details and lively stances that made them come to life.
National Geographic Kids Weird But True!
Release Date: April 2018
Characters
- Bengal Tiger
- Emperor Penguin
- Arctic Fox
- Green Sea Turtle
- Red Panda
- Red-Eyed Tree Frog
- Humpback Whale
- Eurasian Otter
- Sloth Bear
- Manta Ray
2018 National Geographic Kids Weird But True! Happy Meal Commercial
It was interesting and fun at the same time in the “Weird But True!” Happy Meal commercial. It presented the toys in action, highlighting their unique features and engaging children with amazing information about the natural world.
Incredibles 2
Release Date: June 2018
Characters
- Mr. Incredible
- Elasticycle
- Dash
- Violet
- Levitating Jack-Jack
- Frozone
- Mrs. Incredible
- Racoon Surprise
- Edna Mode
- Wind-Up Jack-Jack
2018 Incredibles 2 Happy Meal Commercial
The “Incredibles 2” Happy Meal commercial celebrated both family and superhero action. It included scenes of children playing with the toys, reenacting the film’s most memorable scenes, and showing the Parr family’s incredible abilities.
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Release Date: November 2018
Characters
- Vanellope Racer
- Shank Racer
- Knowsmore Racer
- Wreck-It Ralph Racer
- YESSS Racer
- Moana Racer
- Vanellope Sugar Rush Racer
- Calhoun Racer
- Taffyta Muttonfuge Racer
- Fix-It Felix Racer
- Spamley Racer
- Cinderella Racer
2018 Ralph Breaks the Internet Happy Meal Commercial
The “Ralph Breaks the Internet” Happy Meal commercial was a colorful and lively celebration of the film’s digital world. It showed the toys in action, showing their complex details and encouraging children to go on their own adventure via the internet.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Release Date: December 2018
Characters
- Spider-Gwen / Spider-Man
- Miles Morales / Spider-Man
- Spider-Gwen / Prowler
- Spider-Ham / Spider-Man Noir
- Miles Morales / SP//dr
- Spider-Ham
2010 Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Happy Meal Commercial
The “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” Happy Meal commercial was an impressive display of animation and action. It showed scenes from the film, highlighting the vibrant colors and dynamic movements that defined the film’s unique graphic style.
Avengers: Endgame
Release Date: April 2019
Characters
- Captain America
- Iron Man
- Team Suit Hulk
- Rocket
- Captain Marvel
- Team Suit Black Widow
- Ant-Man
- Hul
- Team Suit Nebula
- War Machine
- Team Suit Rocket
- Team Suit Thor
- Nebula
- Team Suit Iron Man
- Team Suit Captain America
- Black Widow
- Team Suit War Machine
- Team Suit Hawkeye
- Mystery (Groot)
- Ronin
- Team Suit Ant-Man
- Thor
- Thanos
- Mystery (Black Panther)
2019 Avengers: Endgame Happy Meal Commercial
The “Avengers: Endgame” Happy Meal commercial was an exciting display of superhero action and friendship. It included scenes of children acting out the film’s epic battles, with the toys taking center stage as they brought the Avengers’ heroic feats to life.
Toy Story 4
Release Date: June 2019
Characters
- Buzz Lightyear’s High Striker
- Whack-an-Alien
- Bo Peep’s Bottle Blast
- Forky’s Toss
- Woody’s Balloon Boom
- Duke Caboom’s Wheeeee!
- Jump Jessie’s Jump House
- Ducky and Bunny’s Squirrel Derby
- Rex and Trixie’s Hammer Time
- Gabby Gabby’s Twirling Teacup
2019 Toy Story 4 Happy Meal Commercial
The “Toy Story 4” Happy Meal commercial was a beautiful tribute to friendship and imagination. It showed the toys in action, encouraging kids to go on their own adventures with their favourite “Toy Story” characters.
The Lion King
Release Date: July 2019
Characters
- Mufasa
- Rafiki
- Simba Cub
- Sarabi
- Nala Cub
- Zazu
- TImon
- Pumbaa
- Simba
- Nala
2019 The Lion King Happy Meal Commercial
The “The Lion King” Happy Meal commercial was a beautiful and visually stunning homage to the film. It showed children acting out iconic scenes from the film, with the toys taking center stage as they brought the characters to life.
Frozen II
Release Date: November 2019
Characters
- Elsa
- Olaf
- Anna
- Sven
- Kristoff
- Nokk
- Mattias
- Salamander
- Earth Giant
2019 Frozen II Happy Meal Commercial
The “Frozen II” Happy Meal commercial was a charming and playful image of the film’s world. It included scenes of children playing with the toys, reenacting the film’s most memorable moments, and showing the incredible abilities of the beloved characters.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Release Date: December 2019
Characters
- Kylo Ren
- Sith Trooper
- Rey
- BB-8 and D-O
- Zorii
- R2-D2 and BB-8
- Finn
- Poe Dameron
- Chewbacca
- Leia
- Han Solo
- C-3PO
- Luke Skywalker
- Imperial Stormtrooper
- Darth Vader
- Yoda
2010 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Happy Meal Commercial
The “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” Happy Meal commercial was an amazing celebration of the film’s epic battles and memorable characters. It showed children reenacting the film’s most memorable scenes, with the toys taking center stage as they brought the Star Wars universe to life.
Final Thoughts
Throughout the 2010s, Disney McDonald’s toys offer a unique and exciting experience to fans of all ages. From the action-packed world of superheroes to the whimsical realms of animated adventures, these toys allowed both children and collectors to immerse themselves in their favorite stories.
Each toy was carefully created to capture the essence of the characters and worlds they represented, making them valuable additions to any collection. As we reflect on the decade, these Disney McDonald’s toys serve as a reminder of the enduring power of imagination and the timeless magic of story that have defined Disney’s legacy for generations.