McDonald's just launched a new game and sweepstakes called Minion Mania, and there is a drawing for $250,000 each week for the four weeks of the contest period, plus a drawing at the end of the contest for a 4 day/3 night trip for 4 to Universal Orlando Resort and $500. Normally you have to purchase McDonald's food to enter the contest, but through 7/13/15, you can receive one entry into the week one $250,000 drawing, and one entry into the final Universal prize drawing when you enter the free code MINIONMANIALog In. Be sure to read the official rulesLog In as well to make sure you qualify to win.
The $250,000-drawing is OVER already? No, I think it's extended, because I just got a 'no purchase necessary'-entry-code (to enter "before 8/17/15 atLog In"); and it says, "July 7 - August 3, 2015; Must be 13+ to enter." I'm not a fan of the MINIONS (sequel-title characters from DESPICABLE ME), favoring Steven Spielberg's Mogwai from the `80's-favorite GREMLINS. What's the point of a 'no purchase necessary'-sweepstakes anyway? IsLog In (a name I DON'T SEE ON THE FRIES' BOX, btw)--exclusive partners ofLog In--footing the bill for the weekly $250K-drawing? I'll give you the rest of the text on the fries-box: PLAY MINION MANIA minions ONLY IN THEATERS (a circle with the dates-&-age-limitation I gave above) we're giving away $250,000 each week online Plus minions of other instant prizes at participating McDonald's* the 'disclaimer'-text at the bottom of the fries-box read: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE/WIN A PRIZE. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE CHANCES OF WINNING. Game open to residents of the 50 US/DC, Guam and Saigonwho are 13 yrs. or older. In-Store Game begins 7/7/15, ends 8/3/15 or while distribution supplies last. *Odds of winning approx. 1-to-6, mostly Food prizes. Online Sweepstakes (at MinionsatMcD.com) includes five (5) Sweepstakes Entry Periods beginning 12:00:00 a.m. (midnight) ET 7/7/15, ending at 11:59:59 p.m. ET 8/17/15; see Official Rules for separate Sweepstakes Entry Periods/drawing dates. Internet access, a valid email and an Online Code (found on most Game Pieces) required for Online Sweepstake Entry. Odds depend on number of Entries received for each drawing. Msg&Data charges may apply to mobile participation. Game subject to Official Rules avail. at participating McDonald's restaurants and at MinionsatMcD.com; see for full details. Void where prohibited. Sponsor: McDonald's USA, LLC. Oak Brook, IL 60523 (C) 2015 McDonald's Minions (C) 2015 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.
My original post related only to the free code MINIONMANIA needing to be entered by 7/13/15 for the first week's drawing for $250,000. As I stated, there are 4 weekly drawings of $250,000 each, but that code related only to the first week's prize and the drawing for the trip, as there are separate entry periods for each weekly cash prize drawing. I don't plan on watching the movie either, but I won't pass up a free chance to win $250,000=)
Actually McDonalds is only worth for the toys and the promotions they offer. I wouldn't go to eat longer there, and much less to watch movies on their sponsored deals. However agree with you, who say not to the opportunity to win some good cash?
