McDonald’s Grand Reunion Brings People Back Together for the Holidays

“By creating spaces where groups can once again gather meaningfully, McDonald’s taps directly into the Filipino cultural values of pagsasama-sama, pagsasalo-salo, and gratitude. It offers a simple yet heartfelt reminder that those who help make Christmas special for others deserve their own celebration too. In a season that can often feel overwhelming with crowded schedules, growing expenses, and emotional demands, Grand Reunion at McDo offers a refreshing alternative, a warm, uncomplicated, and inclusive holiday gathering that doesn’t require grand preparations.” ~Ada Lazaro, Chief Marketing Officer at McDonald's Philippines

Many Filipinos look forward to Christmas more than any other holiday. It's time for long-awaited grand reunions, in which family and friends reunite after months or even years away. It is one of the most popular traditions in the country. However, not everyone has the opportunity to plan such gatherings. Some people spend the holidays apart from their families, missing out on the joys of being together.

This year, McDonald's Philippines plans to bridge that gap by providing free celebrations to specific communities. Known as "Grand Reunion at McDo," this statewide holiday initiative will transform select McDonald's Party Rooms into festive settings for meaningful reunions taking place simultaneously across the country, restoring the warmth of the season to those who need it the most.

How to be part of McDonalds’ Grand Reunion

Customers are invited to visit the McDonald's Philippines Facebook site and share their story on the Grand Reunion post, outlining their reasons for wanting to get back together, what kept them apart, and what makes their relationship unique.   On December 8 from 2-4 p.m., McDonald's will host groups of up to 10 individuals, with two groups per party room for a total of 20 guests.

In addition to a heartwarming and original story, participants will be selected based on how well their stories convey the spirit of community during the Christmas season.   Participants are free to select the McDonald's location of their choice.

Each party will receive boxes of Honey Butter Chicken McDo augmented with a "shake, tear, and sprinkle" moment using Garlic Parmesan and Snow Cheese Powder. It's a simple tradition that makes the meal enjoyable for everyone. Apart from facilitating light games and toasts, a McDonald's "Happiness Host" will help create a more memorable and social atmosphere.

Reinforcing Filipino values

Lazaro added the initiative aims to reinforce Filipino values of bonding and connection during the Christmas season by offering a venue for meaningful reunions.

For more information about McDonald’s Philippines, visit www.mcdonalds.com.ph, McDo.ph on Meta, on Instagram, and on X. 

McDonald’s Is Sprinkling More Holiday Cheer to the Christmas Table with the New Honey Butter Chicken McDo, McFlurry® White Choco Cereal, and McFlurry® Matcha with OREO®

“There’s something about Christmas that brings out the happiest side of every Filipino—and that’s exactly what we wanted to capture in every bite. With the new Honey Butter Chicken McDo and McFlurry® White Choco Cereal, as well as the McFlurry® Matcha with OREO® we launched earlier this year, we’re adding that little sprinkle of flavor and happiness that makes the holidays even more special when shared with loved ones. And through every McDonald’s store, we’re bringing that happiness a little closer to everyone this season.” ~Ada Lazaro, McDonald’s Philippines Chief Marketing Officer

Every shared dinner, with the lighting and music, feels a little bit more special around the holidays.  This season, McDonald's Philippines is giving every salo-salo the same warmth with its new Honey Butter Chicken McDo.

Adding their favorite Garlic Parmesan or Snow Cheese Powder to the Much Pinasarap Chicken McDo will enhance this limited-time offer, which will be accessible starting on November 17. They are perfect additions to any Christmas table since they bring family and friends together to enjoy distinctive flavors made for the most memorable season!

A Celebration of Fun and Flavor

The Honey Butter Glazed Chicken McDo with Garlic Parmesan Powder combines sweet, buttery, garlicky, and cheesy flavors, and the Honey Butter Glazed Chicken McDo with Snow Cheese Powder offers a rich balance of sweet, salty, and somewhat cheesy flavors.

The holidays wouldn't be complete without dessert, and this year McDonald's is introducing the new McFlurry® White Choco Cereal. Cereal pieces and swirls of silky white chocolate combine to create the perfect balance of crunchy, creamy, and milky sweetness in this creamy vanilla soft serve.   The new Honey Butter Glazed Chicken McDo and McFlurry® Matcha with OREO® go best with this limited-edition dessert!

Get Them Before They’re Gone

Every McDonald's holiday deal is available at every McDonald's location until supplies last.   Because the best Christmas flavors are shared with those we care about, every taste of these holiday specials—from the sweet and savory Honey Butter Chicken McDo to the creamy McFlurry® White Choco Cereal and McFlurry® Matcha with OREO®—is intended to strengthen bonds between people.   It's the perfect addition to any Christmas table, designed for moments that bring everyone together.

For more information about McDonald’s Philippines, visit www.mcdonalds.com.ph, McDo.ph on Meta, on Instagram, and on X. 

About McDonald’s Philippines

McDonald’s Philippines master franchise holder Dr. George T. Yang - who oversees and sits as chairman for 40 years - founded and brought the first McDonald’s store to the country in 1981. Since then, McDonald’s in the Philippines has been a formidable player in the country’s quick-service restaurant industry, having grown a store network of close to 800 nationwide. McDonald’s Philippines continues to aspire to make a difference in communities where it operates through its charity of Choice, Ronald McDonald House Charities Philippines.