'I tasted new McDonald's Halloween menu – but one item left me gutted'

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There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of a McDonald's after a night out with mates.But with McDonald's often refreshing their menu, choosing what to order can be a dilemma, especially when scrolling through the app - the variety is immense.Today (October 16), the start of the Halloween menu, including the buzzed-about McRib, has seen fans flocking to their apps to order, prompted by a lookout alert from Maccies cautioning, 'once it's gone, it's gone'.I couldn't resist diving into the new offerings to see if the McRib lives up to its social media fame - and naturally, I had a go at the other treats as well.

My haul included the McRib, McCrispy Deluxe, Cheese Share Box, Halloween M&M's McFlurry, Galaxy Caramel McFlurry, and Toffee Apple Pie.

Regrettably, the two new beverages (which sound heavenly - Toasted Marshmallow Latte and Hot Chocolate) weren't up for grabs at my local branch, leaving me to merely fantasise about their potential deliciousness.Digging in first to the McRib it's caused absolute mayhem on social media, with users on X, once known as Twitter, exclaiming: "Wake up babe, it's McRib day", "I'm so excited", and "Oh my God it's finally here".After the buzz on social media, I was keen to sample the McRib, having missed its release nine years prior.

However, my anticipation turned to disappointment - the burger fell short of its promotional allure and tasted notably inferior to McDonald's usual fare.A user on an unspecified forum encapsulated my feelings well, commenting: "All the people getting excited over the McRib", paired with a laughing emoji, only to conclude: "As I thought, it's c**p, a Rustlers one would be better."Another chimed in, expressing similar dismay: "I've just had one.