Jacksonville, FL (9820 Atlantic Blvd)

9820 Atlantic Blvd, Store #62 is a Chuck E. Cheese that opened in August 1980 with the Rock-A-Fire Explosion.

This location is the second ever Showbiz Pizza Place location and is one of the oldest locations in operation.

It is also known as "Atlantic" or "Regency" since it's located in the Regency Plaza.

Stages
When this location first opened in August 1980, it would feature the first Rock-afire Explosion to be viewed publicly. This location would end up replacing their show for the updated, standardized characters in 1981 because of the originals apparently having weak or hollow aluminum inside the characters.

In 1991, Jacksonville would undergo Concept Unification replacing the Rock-afire characters with Chuck E. Cheese characters. However, they would keep the original prototype instruments used since opening day until their replacement with a Studio C Alpha in 1999.

Jacksonville would receive the Studio C Alpha stage in 1999 and would keep it up until November 2022. The Studio C show was continuously updated, as per CEC's request. This included, but not limited to, replacing Chuck E.'s outfit and ridding the stage of its Interactive Console and Bluescreen camera in the 2010's.

On November 19th, 2022 Jacksonville (Atlantic/Regency) would have their Studio C Alpha stage removed as part of the 2.0 remodel and later used for parts, the Dance Floor would finally be installed later on as well as the Video Wall.

Showbiz Pizza Place
Jacksonville (Atlantic/Regency) opened its doors on August 14th, 1980 as the second Showbiz Pizza Place location and the first store in Florida. Jacksonville (Atlantic/Regency) opened as part of the Regency Plaza Shopping Mall. The Rock-afire Explosion animatronic band made their first public appearance in this store. Crowds were drawn to the showroom, as people were amazed by the high-tech, cheap, family-oriented, and fun entertainment, while also being completely unaware of the success and impact it would leave for years to come. Showbiz Pizza's deal with Creative Engineering was only the beginning of their legacy. Imagery of this store and their show were used commonly in ads, postcards, and other promotional materials for Showbiz Pizza Place and Creative Engineering.

Acquisition and Remodels
On August 31st, 1987, Showbiz Pizza Time, Inc. acquired this location, the Youngerman location, and Pensacola. They would remodel in 1991 to unify Pizza Time Theatre and Showbiz Pizza locations under one appearance and receive the 1988 remodel removing all SPP decor for CEC decor, added Blue and White awnings above the salad bar, and received Concept Unification, thus removing the Rock-afire Explosion stage for the 3-Stage. Shortly after, in 1995, the restaurant would be one of 126 stores repositioned and remodeled, receiving Phase 1 in the process. In 1999, Jacksonville (Atlantic/Regency) received the Phase 2 remodel removing older decor for newer decor, replaced the ball pit with SkyTubes and Toddler Zone, and added the Studio C Alpha stage replacing the 3-Stage. The showroom would require modifications to accommodate for the show.

In 2005, Jacksonville (Atlantic/Regency) would remodel to the 2005 Update to the 2003 Remodel removing older decor for newer decor, removed Showroom Walls, Balcony Seating, relocated the stage, relocated some parts of the store, and expanded into the neighboring Western Auto shop that was closed at this point for extra space for the arcade. In October and November 2022, Jacksonville (Atlantic/Regency) would receive the 2.0 Remodel removing the Studio C Alpha stage for the Dance Floor and Video Wall. Currently, as of May 2023, Jacksonville (Atlantic/Regency) still has the 2.0 Remodel and Dance Floor.