New Muppets FØØD by Swedish Chef Snack Stand Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Walt Disney World just announced that FØØD by Swedish Chef will open in the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets courtyard at Hollywood Studios. Here’s everything we know about the new snack stand, what it replaces, and what we’re expecting to see on the menu.

Let’s start with the official announcement from Walt Disney World: Just steps from the ride exit, FØØD by Swedish Chef is striking a whole new chord in the courtyard.

The fan-favorite spot is rolling out a refreshed look along with an updated menu featuring all-new snacks and drinks designed to keep the good vibes going long after the ride is over. For a full breakdown of everything available at FØØD by Swedish Chef, stay tuned for the official Foodie Guide.

It’s a near-certainty that FØØD will take over the former KRNR The Rock Station snack stand. Last I saw, that was still in the courtyard, complete with the old signage. My expectation is that the work to ‘transform’ this kiosk into FØØD by Swedish Chef is going to be a simple signage swap. If you’re hoping for something elaborate with a gigantic meatball-shaped kiosk in the California Crazy style, maybe adjust your expectations.

I also don’t recall KRNR The Rock Station being a fan-favorite (as claimed by Disney), but perhaps that’s just me. The former location served mini corn dogs, mini churros, chips, cookies, frozen treats, alcohol, and other treats. It was a basic, barebones snack stand. Honestly, I can’t recall ever eating anything from there.

We’d expect FØØD by Swedish Chef to improve on this, in part because it’s new and the Walt Disney World culinary team always comes out swinging with a unique item or two when menus are redone. And in part because there’s nowhere to go but up from what was there before.

The above photo released by Walt Disney World to tease FØØD by Swedish Chef shows a red churro covered in orange and yellow sprinkles. It’s absolutely zero surprise to have a churro on the menu of a new dining location; Disney might be mandated to do so under Florida law as part of that Reedy Creek settlement.

The churro looks a bit like Animal, the Electric Mayhem’s wild drummer; it would be fun if each item on the menu is inspired by a different Muppet. I’m not a huge Disney churro fan, which are usually expensive, coated in artificial flavors and flavors for no discernible reason, and no better than what’s served at IKEA for a fraction of the price.

FØØD being by Swedish Chef, it’s probably safe to expect some IKEA caliber meatballs (non-derogatory). I’d also expect a return of the frozen drinks, alcohol, and maybe another snack or two. It seems like specialty cold brews are becoming more common, although those are often relegated to Joffrey’s stands.

My hope is that the menu ends up being comparable to the Bluey-themed food at Troubadour Tavern in Disneyland as opposed to what recently debuted at two other snack stands in Walt Disney World, AstroFizz in Magic Kingdom and Ice Cold Hydraulics in DHS.

Based on what was served at KRNR The Rock Station in the past, the Bluey food strikes me as the better comparison despite being on the opposite coast. We just ate all of those dishes yesterday, and they were shockingly good (and fun). A similar mix would do wonders at improving the snack scene at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

The fact that Walt Disney World plans to release a Foodie Guide for FØØD by Swedish Chef is a strong signal that it won’t serve up only standard theme park fare. No need for fanfare about mini corn dogs and tortilla chips with cheese. Hopefully FØØD by Swedish Chef gets a great menu and Muppets-inspired items come to restaurants all around Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

As a reminder, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is receiving a Muppets overlay featuring Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and more of their friends. The Muppets are moving right along to Sunset Boulevard, teaming up with some of music’s biggest stars for a rockin’ music festival.

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets still takes place at G-Force Records, which was acquired by Scooter’s uncle J.P. Grosse. The structure of the attraction, roller coaster layout, and story conceit are all the same. It’s basically a matter of swapping out Aerosmith for the Muppets. The redone queue will feature Muppet props and posters with celebrity cameos. The pre-show is where the biggest changes are expected, with Disney confirming the addition of at least three Audio Animatronics.

We’re cautiously optimistic about this ride reimagining, especially after seeing the Song List for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets. It sounds like Imagineering is using the blueprint from Cosmic Rewind, which is great.

Walt Disney World previously announced that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets will open on May 26, 2026! FØØD by Swedish Chef will also officially open on May 26, 2026, but there’s always the possibility of a quiet debut before then. (It’s free money for Disney!)

Annual Passholder previews of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets will take place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on the following dates: May 21, 22 and 23, 2026. Following that, Disney Vacation Club Members will get “Priority Access” to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets on May 24, 2026.

DVC using the words “priority access” as opposed to “previews” suggests to us that the attraction will also be available to the general public on that same day (with DVC Members getting one-time Lightning Lanes), or May 25, 2026 at the latest. We strongly suspect soft openings of RnRC ahead of Memorial Day–ditto most attractions officially opening on May 26, 2026. But that’s another topic for another post.

Beyond this, it’s nice to see Disney’s Hollywood Studios get more dining capacity, especially after the closing of Muppets Courtyard took PizzeRizzo and Mama Melrose off the table. The midday rush can be really bad, with lines for lunch being long just about everywhere.

It also doesn’t help that some restaurants still have reduced hours. While crowds at Disney’s Hollywood Studios peak early and start leaving early, I’m still surprised that there isn’t enough demand to justify certain spots being open for dinner.

To the contrary, I think there is. Venues closing early probably explains the longer lines for popcorn and other snacks around DHS in the evening hours. Some of the outdoor vending carts can be really busy at a time when the park is otherwise quieting down (perhaps that’s what Disney means with KRNR The Rock Station being a fan-favorite, but by that metric, the worst restaurants at Disneyland Paris are also favorites after 6 pm by virtue of no better options), which has gotta be due to a dearth of dining alternatives.

Ultimately, we’re looking forward to trying out the food at FØØD by Swedish Chef. My dream scenario for a restaurant run by Swedish Chef was Mama Melrose being reimagined as the “Swedish Chef’s Cooking School,” which was one of the original concepts for a fully-fledged Muppets land at one point. Since Walt Disney World has literally gone in the opposite direction with Muppets Courtyard, I guess this is the consolation prize. (Perhaps once Villains Unfairly Ever After ends and Muppets Courtyard 2.0 debuts?!)

This snack stand should have at least a few unique dishes and drinks; ideally an unhealthy mix of savory and sweet treats. Here’s hoping they’re all excellent, and we have an excuse to update our List of Best Disney’s Hollywood Studios Snacks.

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