McDonald's Happy Meal

1979–1998


The first Happy Meal logo launched since its introduction.

1992-1998
In 1992, the Happy Meal icon was changed to the smiling Golden Arches.

1998-2004


In late 1998, the logo was updated using the font similar to the promotions used since 1995. The packaging with this logo used the traditional paper bags much like the carry-out bags, as opposed to the signature cardboard box with the Golden Arches handles.

2004-present
In 2004, the logo was updated in honor of the Happy Meal's 25th anniversary. With this logo, the packaging returned to the signature box with the Golden Arches handles. However, this logo is still used in the UK and Poland.

2009-present


In 2009, they updated the Happy Meal logo, and the happy meal text turns red, and in a different font, and the McDonald's logo is replaced by a McDonald's Happy Meal box, similar to the first logo, stacked on top of the happy meal text.