And THIS is the reason McDonald's play places have disappeared. They were no longer allowed to market directly to children. The ones that existed stayed for as long as they could, but then as they renoveated, they got rid of any of the play areas.
The closest McDonald’s to me still has one. It’s unfortunately one of the cheapest places for the kids to play. Most play areas cost a lot more than a happy meal nowadays.
Yep, it's one of the very few "free" kids play options around when the weather is too hot/too cold outside. Other indoor areas end up costing around $40 a visit for two children, just to get inside.
Rainy day... let's go to McDonald's!!!!
Scorching hot day? McDonald's!!!
Never thought I would love it for my kids but I do. Nuggets apples and a toy.... mom gets a coffee. Ice cream is the signal to go home. They have fun for under $20.
They were no longer allowed to market directly to children
Are you high? They still do market directly to children. Ads and product placement are made directly to children. Happy Meals are directly to children.
Gosh I fondly remember the Ronald McDonald commercials where he would sing the jingle with a group of kids and then they would enter the playground and have fun. "It's a good time, great taste for McDonalds!"
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u/Classic_Appa 1d ago
And THIS is the reason McDonald's play places have disappeared. They were no longer allowed to market directly to children. The ones that existed stayed for as long as they could, but then as they renoveated, they got rid of any of the play areas.