What is the name of McDonald's kid's meal with a toy?

McDonald's kids' meal with a toy is called the Happy Meal. It combines a child-sized entrée, side, and drink with a small toy or, in some promotions, a book.

McDonald's launched the Happy Meal in the United States in 1979, building on earlier children's-meal promotions and the broader fast-food idea of pairing food with a surprise item. Its distinctive red box, yellow smile, and collectible toy helped make the meal a major part of McDonald's family marketing.

The first Happy Meal promotions included simple items such as stencils, wallets, puzzles, spinning tops, and character erasers. Later toys became more elaborate and frequently promoted films, television shows, video games, or toy brands. The first movie tie-in was connected with Star Trek: The Motion Picture in 1979.

Menus differ by country, so the entrée and side are not always identical. The name also should not be confused with “Kids Meal,” “Fun Meal,” or “Toy Meal”; those are generic or rival terms, while Happy Meal is McDonald's official product name.