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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 restaurant designs had style and energy in the ‘80s and ‘90s.

Bored Panda’s got a wave of nostalgia ready for you with this list of vintage photos from McDonald’s several decades ago, so scroll down, upvote your faves, and share what you remember about the fast-food restaurants from your childhoods, dear Pandas.

We hope that we won’t make you too hungry! When you’re done with this cool photo list, check out r/nostalgia who constantly update their collection of old photos that give us that bittersweet (or is that sweet and sour?) feeling of nostalgia.

#1

When Ronald Mcdonald Had His Own “Gang” Of Fast Food Fanatics

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I was a kid my mum wore a purple felt tracksuit once and I said it reminded me of Grimace from McDonalds, I have never, and I suspect I never will, see such unadulterated rage in my life

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Who Remembers When McDonald's Playland Looked Like This? Memories...

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The worst part was when it was raining then the sun was shining right after, we insisted on going to play anyway, bathing in puddles :D

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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.

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I See Your McDonald's Ashtray And Raise You My McDonald's Coke Spoons, Er, Coffee Stirrers

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fun fact: They did away with these because they were being used to sniff cocaine. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/stirring-response

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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.

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Check Out This Awesome McDonald's High Chair I Got At The Flea Market Today

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am JEALOUS beyond words. I have it saved as a search on eBay because if I have another kid I want one safety be damned

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#9

These Cookies From McDonald's!!!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We still have cookies https://mcdonalds.com.au/menu/mcdonaldland-cookies

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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.

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Ronald Mcdonald Bench That Was Popular Around McDonald's Establishments Until Sometime Around The Early 2000s

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The one we had at the McD I worked at was stolen. Returned after a week. Judging from the photo's in an envelop around his neck, someone took him on a roadtrip. We framed the photo's

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McDonald's Birthday Parties... Complete With Ash Trays On The Tables For A Good Smoke After A Happy Meal

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My son had his birthday party cople of times in McD in Skopje, some 17-18 years ago

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Sometimes You'd Get It At School Events Or Sports Games, Delivered In This Big Yellow Cooler

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These Mcdonalds Halloween Chicken Nugget Toys

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These were kind of squashy and had a little hole with a valve at the bottom. I used to use them as water pistols.

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#21

McDonald's Teenie Beanie Babies

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sad to say but I was one of the collectors of these. I also still have all of them. This just reminded me I have them stored in huge totes in the closet.

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90s Mcdonalds Plates

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have spent so much money on Hercules toys, including McDonald's happy meals, because that animated movie was my than 6-7 yo son's favorite and he watched it on vhs almost every day for some 10 or 12 months

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#32

Mcdonalds Gift Certificates. They Were The Golden Tickets Of Trick Or Treating

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let's say "or one regular Coca Cola" so it feels like there is options...

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Does Anybody Remember When Walmart Had Mcdonald’s And The Ronald Mcdonald Bench?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have an ancient, highly suggestive photo of me and Ronald on one of these benches. Let's just say there's a reason he looks so happy! ;)

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#36

Fisher Price Mcdonald’s Play Toys

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

SO THAT"S WHAT THEY WERE??!? My grandma had these as toys for us (born in 2002) but the darn things were so worn away I just thought they were generic toys. Oh the memories are flooding back now

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#40

Super Mario Bros. 3 McDonald's Happy Meal

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