I t’s safe to say McDonald’s holds a special place in many American hearts and homes. From iconic menu items like the Big Mac ...

Lil McDonald's Happy Meals, available nationwide July 1, include tiny toy versions of a restaurant, delivery truck and food ...

For years, the Golden Arches' youngest fans have turned living rooms into drive-thrus and backyard playhouses into McDonald's ...

Ellie Rosier may only be 11 years old (though she’s quick to mention she’s almost 12), but she’s already left a lasting mark ...

McDonald's was once known for its PlayPlaces, where many adults now have fond memories of from childhood. Here are 10 little known facts about these places.

A "depressing" McDonald’s PlayPlace with only screens went viral on social media. What happened to the more-than-50-year-old playground concept?

While the chain was founded in 1940, the first PlayPlace began over 30 years later, with a prototype at a Birmingham, Ala., McDonald’s in 1971, per ChowHound.

McDonald's PlayPlaces, before the digital age, featured character-themed displays that were designed to attract kids and families. MCDONALD'S IS MOST POPULAR FAST-FOOD RESTAURANT BY GOOGLE ...

Welcome to McDonald’s — can we take away your play area? A disappointed fast-food customer shared the sad reality of what her local restaurant’s play area looks like. “This is so heart ...

A viral photo of the McDonald’s PlayPlace in Franklin, TN has fans sad. Instead of slides and ball pits, it features two screens and chairs.