McDonald's Ditches PlayPlaces for 'Kids Corners' with Tablets
In recent years, McDonald's has been phasing out its iconic PlayPlaces in favor of a more modern and sleek image. One mom, Katherine, recently visited a McDonald's with her child and was surprised to see a sign marking out a 'kids corner'. However, instead of the usual playground equipment or toys, she found a row of tablets placed by a table.
The 'kids corner' at this particular McDonald's had tablets with games installed for kids to play on. Katherine took to TikTok to share her discovery and expressed her disappointment with the change. Many commenters on her video shared similar sentiments, with some even calling it 'dystopian'.
Some users pointed out that the concept of screens for kids at McDonald's is not new, but rather a replacement for the original PlayPlaces. According to the comments, the tablets were always there and were often used by families while they ate.
The reason behind the disappearance of PlayPlaces is due to various factors such as health concerns, decreased usage, and a desire to present a more modern image. McDonald's has been approached for comment but has not responded yet.