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McDONALD'S® HAPPY MEALS AND MIGHTY KIDS MEALS RACE TOWARD THE CHECKERED FLAG THIS SUMMER

McDonald's to Feature Disney/Pixar's New Computer-Animated Adventure, Cars - June 9 through July 6, 2006

Oak Brook, Ill., June 7, 2006 - McDonald's fans, get ready for life in the fast lane! In continuing celebration of McDonald's action-packed "Summer of Happy Meal® Fun," McDonald's guests are merging into the fast lane with Cars, the newest computer-animated adventure from Disney and Pixar. Beginning June 9 - July 6, 2006, kids and collectors can receive one of eight revved-up roadsters from the film, with the purchase of a Happy Meal or Mighty Kids Meal®, at participating McDonald's restaurants, while supplies last.

Cars, the newest computer-animated comedy from Disney and Pixar, takes moviegoers into the fast-paced fantasy world of automobiles. Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. En route to the big Piston Cup Championship, McQueen gets to know the town's offbeat characters including Sally, a snazzy 2002 Porsche; Doc Hudson, a 1951 Hudson Hornet with a mysterious past; and Mater, a rusty but trusty tow truck. Together, the group helps McQueen realize that there are more important things in the world than trophies, fame and sponsorship. Cars, which features the voice talents of Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, and Larry the Cable Guy, is in theatres June 9.

McDonald's "Summer of Happy Meal Fun" line-up is hitting the road with eight colorful Cars characters that bring the film to life with multiple character versions and exciting eye expressions. Fast and flashy Lightning McQueen is available in two body versions and pops a thrilling wheelie when pulled back. Mater is a freewheeling tow truck with exciting 'super suspension' for steering left and right, and Flo and Fillmore race forward with high-action speed when pulled back. Sally is raceway-ready with a special switch to steer her left or right, and Luigi features a handy tire crank to send him into gear. Doc Hudson is wound up for adventure - watch him detect a dangerous edge and make a quick turn just in time. Rounding out this high octane collection is Ramone, the showroom sports car with a paint job for every occasion - wind him up to activate his eyecatching hydraulics. The McDonald's Happy Meal and Mighty Kids Meal Cars collection will have imaginations working in overdrive as children nationwide recreate their favorite scenes and bring the film's vibrant characters to life.

McDonald's guests have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of food choices with their Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals including Apple Dippers (fresh, peeled apple slices) served with low-fat caramel dipping sauce, and beverage choices including 100% pure Minute Maid apple juice and low-fat white and chocolate Milk Jugs, served in easy to handle containers.

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