Buckets are back and better than ever
Halloween is around the corner, and Burger King is giving fans one more reason to celebrate. Starting Monday, October 13, the fast-food giant is rereleasing its limited-edition Halloween Buckets for just $2 at participating U.S. locations.
This year’s design brings a fresh spin: BK’s menu mascots are dressed up for spooky season. Think Chicken Fries wrapped like a mummy, a burger patty sporting a football helmet, and a nugget donning a witch hat. The look is playful, fun, and perfect for the candy haul on Halloween night.
A playful upgrade from past years
If you remember Burger King’s glow-in-the-dark bucket from a few Halloweens back, you’ll notice a different vibe this year. Instead of leaning into the eerie, the 2024 edition embraces humour and cartoonish charm. Picture BK’s most famous foods parading around in costumes—it’s a mashup of mascots and trick-or-treating that feels more whimsical than frightening.
The buckets are sturdy enough to double as a candy container or even a quirky collectible for BK superfans. Whether you’re heading out with kids or just looking for a conversation starter at a Halloween party, the bucket checks both boxes.
Fans are loving it
The announcement lit up social media with excitement. One user declared, “My life has new meaning .” Another simply shouted, “Finally!!!!” Collectors chimed in too, with one joking, “A BK manager does not know it yet, but they are getting a Christmas gift from me.”
From “THIS IS SO CUTE OMG BEST NEWS” to “Damn, I’m gonna have mad buckets,” the comments show how much love there is for this quirky promo. Halloween bucket collectors, a surprisingly dedicated group, now have another gem to chase down.
Where and how to grab one
The buckets officially hit restaurants on October 13. They’ll be available while supplies last, which likely means they’ll sell out quickly. Participating Burger King restaurants will have them for in-person orders, and some locations may also allow fans to snag them through online orders or delivery apps.
If you’re serious about securing one, the best bet is to swing by your local BK early in the promotion. These buckets aren’t expected to stick around past Halloween, so the window to grab one is short.
More than just a container
Sure, it’s a fun accessory, but there’s also something nostalgic about the return of Halloween buckets. They bring back childhood memories of themed fast-food giveaways—whether it was toys, pails, or glow-in-the-dark cups. Burger King is tapping into that nostalgia while giving people a way to add a little flair to their Halloween celebrations.
And for just $2, it’s an affordable way to get into the spooky spirit. Even if you don’t plan on trick-or-treating, the bucket makes a fun desk accessory, a storage container for snacks, or a collectible for BK enthusiasts.
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The bottom line
Burger King’s Halloween Buckets are set to be the must-have accessory for October. With their colourful design, fan buzz, and limited availability, they’re bound to become both a candy carrier and a collector’s item.
So if you’re hunting for the ultimate trick-or-treat sidekick, it looks like BK has crowned itself king of the candy stash once again.
