McDonald’s posts 2026 fan‑inspired calendar online, unveils four limited menu items

McDonald’s began offering four fan‑inspired "hacked" menu items starting Jan. 31, 2026, with the Hash Brown McMuffin, Crunchy Double, Land, Air & Sea and the app‑exclusive Surf + Turf joining menus for a limited time. "The Hash Brown McMuffin, the Crunchy Double and the Land, Air & Sea are available at participating restaurants nationwide via carry-out, at the Drive Thru, on the McDonald's app or through McDelivery. The Surf + Turf is available to order exclusively on the McDonald's app and via McDelivery," the rollout language states.

The company elevated creators behind two of the items in national coverage. Creator Julian Broadway described the Land, Air & Sea as, "A McChicken, stacked on a Big Mac, stacked on a Filet-O-Fish… it's the flavor I never knew I needed, until I needed it. Go big baby." PJ Mattingly, credited with the Surf + Turf, said, "Sometimes I'm craving the flaky crunch of a Filet-O-Fish, sometimes I want the juiciness of a Double Cheeseburger, and sometimes I want both. So why choose?"

McDonald’s framed the effort as fan‑driven marketing. Jennifer Healan, vice president, U.S. marketing, brand content and engagement for McDonald's USA, said, "This campaign shows that it has never been 'our menu,' the menu belongs to our fans. We're excited to celebrate them in a bigger way than ever before by putting their delicious hacks as seen in social media on our menus." The GMA coverage positioned the four additions as "fan-favorite creations" and noted the push to turn social media hacks into official menu items.

Separately, an online report states, "McDonald’s has posted its 2026 calendar collection online." That piece describes the calendar as a "fan‑inspired compilation of images and creative submissions celebrating brand history and culture." The original report includes the fragment "This is a corporate/consumer‑fac" in the excerpt provided; no official McDonald’s page or corporate confirmation for the calendar posting was included in the material reviewed here.

On the corporate side, McDonald’s confirmed seasonal dessert returns. A company post dated 02.17.2026 announced, "Shamrock Season is upon us, and McDonald’s fans have struck gold (or should we say green)! The Shamrock Shake® and OREO® Shamrock McFlurry® are making their return to the Golden Arches starting Feb. 17." The corporate product copy describes the Shamrock Shake® as "made with our classic vanilla soft serve, blended with Shamrock syrup and topped with whipped cream," and the OREO® Shamrock McFlurry® as "combines our classic vanilla soft serve with Shamrock syrup and OREO® cookie pieces mixed in."

The same corporate page includes a legal notice: "Our Terms and Conditions have changed. Please take a moment to review the new McDonald's Terms and Conditions by selecting the link. These include updates to our age requirements and the arbitration and dispute resolution process. By continuing to use our website, you agree to the revised Terms & Conditions agreement."

McDonald's Menu Spotter entry dated February 12, 2026, accompanies the product news with promotional copy: "Spotted: a delicious new addition to McDonald's menu. Welcome to your one and only source for updates on the new menu items, returning fan‑favorites and limited‑time offers making their way to restaurants across the U.S." That entry also uses crossover language: "So, whether you're Team Raphael or Team My Melody, this limited-time collection is a must-have for fans of all ages. But like any good crossover event, it won’t last forever—so race to your nearest McDonald’s and collect them all before they vanish into the fandom multiverse!"

Key details remain unspecified in the material reviewed: no pricing, no nutritional information, no end dates for the four hacked items beyond "for a limited time," and no corporate confirmation or access details for the 2026 calendar beyond the quoted online report. The app and McDelivery exclusivity for the Surf + Turf is laid out in the rollout language, while the other three hacks are listed as available at participating restaurants nationwide.