McVics!?!?

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A arriano Tiki Socialite San Diego Joined: Jun 13, 2006 Posts: 1603	A arriano Posted posted on Wed, Apr 1, 2009 8:26 AM Did anyone else see this announcement? Holy moly.... McDonald’s Announces Partnership with Trader Vic’s for New Menu Items Special Food Items Bring Fun, Tropical Flare to McDonald’s BusinessWire CHICAGO (March 31, 2009) – McDonald’s Corp. announced today a partnership with Trader Vic’s Restaurant Group in developing several new menu items for McDonald’s Restaurants. Trader Vic’s is a pioneer in South Pacific-inspired cuisine, and the company’s chefs worked closely with McDonald’s staff to prepare four delicious creations. The new menu items will celebrate the spirit of the tropics in time for McDonald’s marketing plans this summer. “We’re very excited by these special menu items that will provide our customers a fun dining experience with an island flavor,” said McDonald’s Chief Executive Officer Jim Skinner. “These new dining options demonstrate another way we connect with our customers in unique and entertaining ways.” The four new menu items include: • Kahuna Mac – A new take on the traditional Big Mac with two beef patties marinated in teriyaki sauce and a slice of pineapple in place of the traditional tomato. • Asian Salad with Grilled Fish – Crisp greens and grilled mahi mahi topped with wonton strips and sesame dressing. • Aloha Chicken McNuggets – Special seasoned McNuggets with a savory Hawaiian dipping sauce. • Mai Tai Shake – Tropical fruit flavors highlight this creamy concoction. In addition, customers ordering Happy Meals will have the option of choosing two new tropical-themed toys, including a colorful parrot and a bright blue dolphin. The new menu items were test marketed in selected restaurants last year in Illinois, Florida and California, and are scheduled to debut nationwide in June. About McDonald’s McDonald's is the leading global foodservice retailer with more than 31,000 local restaurants in more than 100 countries. More than 75 percent of McDonald's restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by franchisees and affiliates. More information about the company is available at http://www.mcdonalds.com. About Trader Vic’s Trader Vic's Restaurant Group is a collection of restaurants that incorporates different cultures from around the world and is the only upscale group of restaurants operating worldwide. More information about the company is available at http://www.tradervics.com.
H Haole'akamai Member The Polynesian Port of NOLA Joined: Jul 07, 2005 Posts: 2276	H Haole'akamai Posted posted on Wed, Apr 1, 2009 8:35 AM Are you sure that was posted yesterday? Or, perhaps, maybe, today? That, which being, is April 1st?
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Wed, Apr 1, 2009 8:36 AM FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!! [ Edited by: croe67 2009-04-01 09:35 ]
SF Slacks Ferret Tiki Socialite Calgary Joined: Oct 02, 2003 Posts: 1395	SF Slacks Ferret Posted posted on Wed, Apr 1, 2009 8:38 AM I had the Kahuna Mac when I travelled through California last year. It was just "okay". I remember making a stupid "Pulp Fiction" joke about it that the cashier didn't understand...they just looked at me blankly. The Mai Tai shake was good though. I realy hope they do this up in Canada too! I think they shoulda done Poi fries and a "poor man's" version of the Bongo Bongo soup too.
T tikiyaki Tiki Socialite The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA Joined: May 18, 2004 Posts: 2725	T tikiyaki Posted posted on Wed, Apr 1, 2009 9:05 AM Arriano, You're my new hero. Genius post.
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Wed, Apr 1, 2009 10:27 AM Nice work indeed, any other day people might have bought it. And yet not unprecedented in reality!:
CAA Chip and Andy Member Corner table, Molokai Lounge, Mai-Kai. Joined: Jul 13, 2004 Posts: 2277	CAA Chip and Andy Posted posted on Wed, Apr 1, 2009 10:44 AM On 2009-04-01 08:26, arriano wrote: The new menu items were test marketed in selected restaurants last year in Illinois, Florida and California, and are scheduled to debut nationwide in June. And since it was a Corporate-style market test of course they choose Orlando! Butt-heads. Hasn't anyone figured out there are way more people in South Florida than Orlando! And anyone willing to stop and fill out the survey is probably not from Orlando anyway.... Love 'Ya Central Florida Ohana! I just hate the corporate view that the middle of the state somehow represents the whole thing.
A atomictonytiki Tiki Socialite Spain Joined: May 14, 2002 Posts: 1322	A atomictonytiki Posted posted on Wed, Apr 1, 2009 11:26 AM On 2009-04-01 10:27, bigbrotiki wrote: Nice work indeed, any other day people might have bought it. Any other day and you'd just be lying. Tiki Central always has the best hoaxes, I liked Trader Woody's 2003 Mug Collector Beware
T tikiauction Member USA Joined: Sep 04, 2008 Posts: 108	T tikiauction Posted posted on Wed, Apr 1, 2009 11:31 AM that is a good one, i'll admit i totally fell for it.
B bigtikidude Tiki Socialite Anaheim,Ca. Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 9222	B bigtikidude Posted posted on Wed, Apr 1, 2009 11:35 AM you had me for 5 seconds. then I'm like wait a min. I'll take a Navy Grog shake please. :wink: Jeff(bigtikidude)
P PiPhiRho Tiki Socialite San Diego Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 1032	P PiPhiRho Posted posted on Wed, Apr 1, 2009 2:42 PM I was really disappointed with the Mc Mai Tai. Orange Juice, Pineapple juice, Grenadine and Bacardi sealed in a little plastic carton. Nothing fresh squeezed, no lime and no orgeat. And when did the Big Mac ever have a tomato slice on it?
K KuKu Member Santa Cruz, CA. norcal Joined: May 07, 2008 Posts: 436	K KuKu Posted posted on Wed, Apr 1, 2009 3:20 PM Today my kids Happy Meal had a Hula Nodder in it...
A arriano Tiki Socialite San Diego Joined: Jun 13, 2006 Posts: 1603	A arriano Posted posted on Wed, Apr 1, 2009 4:33 PM Apparently most of you are too suspicious to fool. Happy AFD.
BB Bongo Bungalow Member Indiana Joined: Aug 20, 2007 Posts: 1295	BB Bongo Bungalow Posted posted on Wed, Apr 1, 2009 4:54 PM "Would you like poi with that?"
T tikiyaki Tiki Socialite The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA Joined: May 18, 2004 Posts: 2725	T tikiyaki Posted posted on Wed, Apr 1, 2009 5:02 PM On a more reality based McNote...McDonalds in Hawaii really DOES have Haupia Pies, and Taco Bell has Kalua Pork Quesadillas... Yummy !
A AlienTiki Member MAUI No Ka'oi Joined: Jul 08, 2005 Posts: 424	A AlienTiki Posted posted on Wed, Apr 1, 2009 5:35 PM On 2009-04-01 17:02, tikiyaki wrote: On a more reality based McNote...McDonalds in Hawaii really DOES have Haupia Pies, and Taco Bell has Kalua Pork Quesadillas... Yummy ! Mickey D's Hawaii also offers Taro pie, McTeri Burger and on the breakfast menu spam and eggs and Saimin mmmm...McNutritious.
C christiki295 Member LA-2547 mls east Hawaii &5500 Easter Is Joined: Apr 09, 2003 Posts: 3837	C christiki295 Posted posted on Wed, Apr 1, 2009 7:09 PM Hula vibes from Mickey D's! I wonder if they will use tiki in their advertising? Some say MD already has: http://shop.alohaatheart.com/product.sc%3Bjsessionid=C49A24A821BBB6B4F9A322AC3B6DAF60.qscstrfrnt02?productId=304
C captnkirk Member Hockessin, Delaware Joined: Nov 06, 2002 Posts: 322	C captnkirk Posted posted on Tue, May 26, 2009 7:31 AM I think this one may be true. Yesterday I took my kids to McDonalds and they both got talking Easter Island (Rapa Nui) Moai head toys with their Happy Meals. Check out this link: Happy Meal Moai Head
A arriano Tiki Socialite San Diego Joined: Jun 13, 2006 Posts: 1603	A arriano Posted posted on Tue, May 26, 2009 8:19 AM On 2009-05-26 07:31, captnkirk wrote: I think this one may be true. Yesterday I took my kids to McDonalds and they both got talking Easter Island (Rapa Nui) Moai head toys with their Happy Meals. Check out this link: Happy Meal Moai Head Life imitates art.
TGT The Granite Tiki Tiki Socialite Nashua, NH Joined: Jul 02, 2005 Posts: 831	TGT The Granite Tiki Posted posted on Tue, May 26, 2009 11:09 AM I, a 43 year man, ordered a Happy Meal the other day because the kid on the other end of the drive-thru radio said that it was indeed the Moai that was being given away that day. He lied. It was some other dumb thing from that dumb movie. Grrrrr.
T tropicali*honey Member Huntsville, AL Joined: Oct 15, 2007 Posts: 118	T tropicali*honey Posted posted on Tue, May 26, 2009 12:15 PM I just went there and got a happy meal--(yes for myself :P) I hadn't even heard this but there was a Moai toy inside! Sweet!
B Beachbumz Grand Member (1 year) Kihei, Maui Joined: Jan 09, 2008 Posts: 1124	B Beachbumz Posted posted on Tue, May 26, 2009 5:46 PM You know your a tiki freak when you take a drive to a place you don't like, order a kidz meal you wont eat, and have a big smile on your face when the plastic Moai talks to you!!! Priceless;)
T tropicali*honey Member Huntsville, AL Joined: Oct 15, 2007 Posts: 118	T tropicali*honey Posted posted on Tue, May 26, 2009 8:12 PM the weird thing is I eat at McD's probably twice a year! What's the odds?!
H Hakalugi Special Tiki Central Agent Redondo Beach, CA Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 3465	H Hakalugi Posted posted on Tue, May 26, 2009 8:29 PM Don't order a Happy Meal you won't eat just for the toy. Just buy the toy seperately and save a little money.

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