McDonald’s to axe three items from menu in HOURS in latest shake-up

MCDONALD'S is to axe three items from its menus in hours in the latest shake-up.

Fans will have to say goodbye to a popular shake, McFlurry and side dish today as part of the move.

Among items being axed on March 25, is the Shamrock Shake, a peppermint flavoured shake which launched earlier this month to celebrate St Patrick's Day.

It costs £2.19 for a small, £2.69 for a medium and £3.09 for a large respectively, although prices can vary between restaurants.

Also leaving the menu is the popular Mars McFlurry.

The treat is made from dairy ice cream which is swirled with crunchy chocolate-covered nougat pieces and topped with caramel sauce.

It costs £2.19 for the regular size or £1.69 for the mini version.

Meanwhile, Mozzarella Dippers are also set to be axed today.

The cheese sticks which are served with a salsa dip costs around £2.49.

The menu items will not be available from 12:00am March 26, so if you are keen to try it out you will need to head down to your local Maccies before then.

It is not uncommon for the fast-food giant to shake up what is sold across its 1,300 UK restaurants to make way for new items.

Menus are often updated every few months or in line with certain events such as Easter orChristmas.

And just because an item is discontinued does not mean it is gone for good.

It comes as McDonald's is set to launch it's new Minecraft menu in stores.

The fast food chain has unveiled new food, toys and collectables based on the iconic Minecraft video game.

MCDONALD'S MINECRAFT MENU

From March 26, diners will have the chance to try a range of new items including a new Apple Cake McFlurry.

The McFlurry will combine soft dairy ice cream with apple and shortcake pieces.

It will be topped with a sour apple sauce.

A mini will cost £1.69 while a regular size will set you back £2.19.

Fans can also get their hands on a new Nether Flame”; hot sauce and Cheesy Garlic Bread Dippers.

The Cheesy Garlic Bread Dippers will be available for a limited time only.

It will be made from mozzarella cheese infused with garlic and chives which is wrapped in a ciabatta-style breadcrumb coating.

It will be served with a tomato dip.

It will be available as four pieces or a sharebox, though McDonald’s has not yet confirmed how much it will cost.

The new “Nether Flame”; hot sauce is inspired by the Minecraft game.

The sauce will come with the new Minecraft Movie Meal, which will feature a Big Mac, nine McNuggests or four veggie dippers.

You will also get the choice of a side and carbonated drink and an exclusive collectable toy.

There will be six collectables on offer including the Grimace Egg, Zombie Hamburglar, Birdie Wings, Fry Helmet, Soda Potion and Big Mac Crystal.

The meal will be available in a medium or large size and prices will start from £8.19.

The home of the golden arches is also launching a Minecraft Happy Meal, which will cost around £3.99.

The meal will be available from March 26 for a limited time only.

How to save money at McDonald's

Did you know that you can end up being charged more based on which branch of McDonald’s you choose to eat at?

There can be up to a 30p price difference in a Big Mac meal at restaurants which are just two miles away from each other, Flying Eze previously found.

Another way to cut back spending at McDonald’s is by ordering from the Savers menu or by taking advantage of its ‘3 for £3’ deal when it lands in stores.

It is also worth bearing in mind that McDonald's offers a discount on your next order if you fill out a survey online after visiting its stores.

These can be found on the back of any receipt you get at McDonald’s.

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