Orlando, FL (7419 International Dr)

7419 International Dr, Store #718 is a Showbiz Pizza/Chuck E. Cheese that opened on July 22, 1981 as a corporate ShowBiz Pizza Place with a Rock-Afire Explosion. It is located next to a shopping center and across from Universal Studios Florida.

History
Orlando opened its doors on July 22nd, 1981 with a Rock-afire Explosion show. It was originally and currently a corporate-owned store. Like many other ShowBiz Pizza locations, it had a typical SPP layout seen in many other stores across the United States and would eventually receive the 1988 remodel years after it would open. Although very little documentation exists back in the ShowBiz days, it can be determined that Orlando was one of several locations to receive an Uncle Klunk show package (and a Santa Claus retrofit package as well) sometime after opening. Like many ShowBiz locations in the late 1980s, Orlando received the Showbiz Pizza Campground upgrade.

In 1991 or 1992, Orlando received Concept Unification which converted the show to Munch's Make Believe Band. In around 1994, Orlando received either Phase 1 remodel which removed some early 90's decor and added new decor, a change to the exterior, and the addition of SkyTubes. In 1998, Orlando removed their 3-Stage for the Studio C Alpha stage. Orlando remained this way until sometime in 2006-2007 when they received the 2005 Remodel which involved removing the Showroom Walls, balcony Seating, received a new exterior, and also removing some older 90's decor. In September 2021, Orlando received the 2.0 remodel and removed the 3-Stage for the Dance Floor. As of January 2023, they still have the 2.0 remodel and the Dance Floor.

Stages
Orlando opened with the Rock afire Explosion in July 1981. Unfortunately, there are no photos or videos to exist of Orlando with the Rock afire, or as a ShowBiz in general.

In 1991 or 1992, Orlando received Concept Unification, converting the Rock afire into the Munch’s Make Believe Band 3-Stage.

In 1998, Orlando removed the 3-Stage for the Studio C Alpha stage.

In September 2021, Orlando received the 2.0 remodel which involves the removal of the Alpha stage for the Dance Floor.

Videos
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Trivia

 * In 1995-1996, this location alongside Lakeland was the filming location for the Chuck E. Cheese's scenes for the showtapes.