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[[File:Altamonte Springs.jpg|thumb|Altamonte Spring's exterior as of 2023. (PC: Google Maps)]]
'''''541 W Hwy 436''''' was a ''ShowBiz Pizza Place'' located in Altamonte Springs, Florida. It opened in March 1981 and was the fourteenth ShowBiz to ever open (This was also the first ShowBiz to open in the Orlando area & the third to open in Florida following the [[Jacksonville, FL (9820 Atlantic Blvd)|Jacksonville]] & [[Tampa, FL (1707 E Fowler Ave)|Tampa]] locations).
'''''541 W Hwy 436, Store #681''''' was a ''ShowBiz Pizza Place'' located in Altamonte Springs, Florida. It opened in March 1981 and was the fourteenth ShowBiz to ever open (This was also the first ShowBiz to open in the Orlando area & the third to open in Florida following the [[Jacksonville, FL (9820 Atlantic Blvd)|Jacksonville]] & [[Tampa, FL (1707 E Fowler Ave)|Tampa]] locations).


== History ==
== History ==
Altamonte Springs opened its doors on March 25th, 1981 with the RockAfire Explosion like every other ShowBiz did. Like many other ShowBiz 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.
Altamonte Springs opened its doors on March 25th, 1981 with the RockAfire Explosion like every other ShowBiz did. Like many other ShowBiz 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.


In the year 1990, Concept Unification was in full swing and Altamonte Springs would be one of five locations to test the concept that year. Then in around the Mid 1990's the store would receive the 1993 remodel, complete with: an Obstotron (later SkyTubes); 1991 Platinum CD Award posters (Flabby Road, Brawn in the USA, Cheese Z Top, Vitaminology, & Saturday Night Retriever); Mt. Chuckmore poster; 1991 Postcard posters (Pasqually's Italy and Jasper's Wild West); Cheese Guitar sign; 1993 Salad Bar, Beverages and Round Coach Chuck signs; 1991 Confetti Portraits; and other misc signage.
In the year 1990, They received Concept Unification and Altamonte Springs would be one of five locations to test the concept that year. Then in around the Mid 1990's the store would receive the 1993 remodel, complete with: an Obstotron (later SkyTubes); 1991 Platinum CD Award posters (Flabby Road, Brawn in the USA, Cheese Z Top, Vitaminology, & Saturday Night Retriever); Mt. Chuckmore poster; 1991 Postcard posters (Pasqually's Italy and Jasper's Wild West); Cheese Guitar sign; 1993 Salad Bar, Beverages and Round Coach Chuck signs; 1991 Confetti Portraits; and other misc signage.


In 1998, Altamonte Springs would remodel once again, this time removing the 3-Stage for a Studio C Alpha; receiving one of the first Studio C stages in Florida.
In 1998, Altamonte Springs would remodel once again, this time removing the 3-Stage for a Studio C Alpha; receiving one of the first Studio C stages in Florida.
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In Late 2015-Early 2016, the awnings were removed from the building.
In Late 2015-Early 2016, the awnings were removed from the building.


In November/December 2022, Altamonte Springs received the 2.0 Remodel, which involved the removal of the Studio C Alpha, Record Posters. This was the last location in the Orlando area with Record posters. The store's grand reopening was January 19th, 2023.
As of October 2022, Altamonte Springs still has the [[CEC 2005 Remodel|2005 Remodel]].


== Stages ==
== Stages ==
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|[[Studio C Alpha]]
|[[Studio C Alpha]]
|1998
|1998
|November 2022
|-
|[[Chuck E. Live Stage (Dance Floor)|Dance Floor]] + Video Wall
|November 2022
|Still In Use
|Still In Use
|}
|}
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!Whereabouts
!Whereabouts
|-
|-
|Chuck E. Cheese / Rolfe DeWolfe
|[[Rolfe Dewolfe & Earl Schmerle (Animatronic)|Chuck E. Cheese / Rolfe DeWolfe]]
|10-80 1-8
|10-80 1-8
|Destroyed
|Destroyed
|-
|-
|Pasqually / Dook Larue
|[[Dook Larue (Animatronic)|Pasqually / Dook Larue]]
|10-80 2-8
|10-80 2-8
|Destroyed
|Destroyed
|-
|-
|Mr. Munch / Fatz Geronimo
|[[Fatz Geronimo (Animatronic)|Mr. Munch / Fatz Geronimo]]
|10-80 3-8
|10-80 3-8
|Destroyed
|Destroyed
|-
|-
|Jasper T. Jowls / Beach Bear
|[[Beach Bear (Animatronic)|Jasper T. Jowls / Beach Bear]]
|10-80 4-8
|10-80 4-8
|Destroyed
|Destroyed
|-
|-
|Helen Henny / Mitzi Mozzarella
|[[Mitzi Mozzarella (Animatronic)|Helen Henny / Mitzi Mozzarella]]
|10-80 5-8
|10-80 5-8
|Destroyed
|Destroyed
|-
|-
|Billy Bob
|[[Billy Bob (Animatronic)|Billy Bob]]
|10-80 6-8
|10-80 6-8
|Destroyed
|Destroyed
|-
|-
|Pizzacam / Looney Bird
|[[Looney Bird (Animatronic)|Pizzacam / Looney Bird]]
|10-80 7-8
|10-80 7-8
|Destroyed
|Destroyed
|-
|-
|Munch Jr. / Choo Choo
|[[Choo Choo (Animatronic)|Munch Jr. / Choo Choo]]
|10-80 8-8
|10-80 8-8
|Destroyed
|Destroyed
|-
|-
|Building / Sun
|[[Sun (Animatronic)|Building / Sun]]
|10-80 10-8
|10-80 10-8
|Destroyed
|Destroyed
|-
|-
|[[Moon (Animatronic)|Moon]]
|Moon
|10-80 11-8
|10-80 11-8
|Destroyed
|Destroyed
|-
|-
|Antioch
|[[Antioch (Animatronic)|Antioch]]
|N/A
|N/A
|Destroyed
|Destroyed
|-
|-
|Wink
|[[Wink]]
|N/A
|N/A
|Destroyed
|Destroyed
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|[[Chuck E. Cheese 32m (Animatronic)]]
|[[Chuck E. Cheese 32m (Animatronic)]]
|012
|012
|Destroyed
|In Store
|-
|-
|[[Parrot (Animatronic)|Parrot]]
|[[Bird (Animatronic)]]
|N/A
|N/A
|Destroyed
|In Store
|-
|-
|[[Pizza Time Clock (Animatronic)]]
|Clock
|N/A
|N/A
|Destroyed
|In Store
|-
|-
|Pizza Phone
|[[Pizza Phone (Animatronic)]]
|N/A
|N/A
|Destroyed
|In Store
|}
|}
== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
(W.I.P)
(W.I.P)<gallery>
File:AltamonteSpringsSPP.png|The exterior of Altamonte Springs in 1981 when it was a Showbiz Pizza Place.
File:altamontesprings1988remodel.png|Exterior with the 1988 remodel (1989).
</gallery>


== Videos ==
== Videos ==

Latest revision as of 21:34, 15 November 2023

Altamonte Spring's exterior as of 2023. (PC: Google Maps)

541 W Hwy 436, Store #681 was a ShowBiz Pizza Place located in Altamonte Springs, Florida. It opened in March 1981 and was the fourteenth ShowBiz to ever open (This was also the first ShowBiz to open in the Orlando area & the third to open in Florida following the Jacksonville & Tampa locations).

History

Altamonte Springs opened its doors on March 25th, 1981 with the RockAfire Explosion like every other ShowBiz did. Like many other ShowBiz 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.

In the year 1990, They received Concept Unification and Altamonte Springs would be one of five locations to test the concept that year. Then in around the Mid 1990's the store would receive the 1993 remodel, complete with: an Obstotron (later SkyTubes); 1991 Platinum CD Award posters (Flabby Road, Brawn in the USA, Cheese Z Top, Vitaminology, & Saturday Night Retriever); Mt. Chuckmore poster; 1991 Postcard posters (Pasqually's Italy and Jasper's Wild West); Cheese Guitar sign; 1993 Salad Bar, Beverages and Round Coach Chuck signs; 1991 Confetti Portraits; and other misc signage.

In 1998, Altamonte Springs would remodel once again, this time removing the 3-Stage for a Studio C Alpha; receiving one of the first Studio C stages in Florida.

In around 2005-2006, Altamonte Springs would remodel to the 2005 remodel; removing most of the 90's decorations (Except for the Round Coach Chuck sign above the ordering counter & the Record Posters), knocking down the Showroom walls, removing the balcony seating, & adding purple walls. Chuck's outfit was replaced with the Cool Chuck outfit not long after that.

In around 2012, Chuck's outfit was replaced with the Avenger outfit. Chuck's cap would be removed in September 2013. In 2014-2015, the removed the Interactive Console, & Bluescreen Camera. Not long after that, they disabled the curtains.

In Late 2015-Early 2016, the awnings were removed from the building.

In November/December 2022, Altamonte Springs received the 2.0 Remodel, which involved the removal of the Studio C Alpha, Record Posters. This was the last location in the Orlando area with Record posters. The store's grand reopening was January 19th, 2023.

Stages

Stage Installed Removed
Rock-Afire Explosion March 1981 1990
3-Stage 1990 1998
Studio C Alpha 1998 November 2022
Dance Floor + Video Wall November 2022 Still In Use

Animatronics

Animatronic Serial Number Whereabouts
Chuck E. Cheese / Rolfe DeWolfe 10-80 1-8 Destroyed
Pasqually / Dook Larue 10-80 2-8 Destroyed
Mr. Munch / Fatz Geronimo 10-80 3-8 Destroyed
Jasper T. Jowls / Beach Bear 10-80 4-8 Destroyed
Helen Henny / Mitzi Mozzarella 10-80 5-8 Destroyed
Billy Bob 10-80 6-8 Destroyed
Pizzacam / Looney Bird 10-80 7-8 Destroyed
Munch Jr. / Choo Choo 10-80 8-8 Destroyed
Building / Sun 10-80 10-8 Destroyed
Moon 10-80 11-8 Destroyed
Antioch N/A Destroyed
Wink N/A Destroyed
Chuck E. Cheese 32m (Animatronic) 012 Destroyed
Bird (Animatronic) N/A Destroyed
Pizza Time Clock (Animatronic) N/A Destroyed
Pizza Phone (Animatronic) N/A Destroyed

Gallery

(W.I.P)

  • The exterior of Altamonte Springs in 1981 when it was a Showbiz Pizza Place.

    The exterior of Altamonte Springs in 1981 when it was a Showbiz Pizza Place.

  • Exterior with the 1988 remodel (1989).

    Exterior with the 1988 remodel (1989).

Videos

(W.I.P)

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