Arlington, TX (2216 S Fielder Rd)
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Arlington, TX 2022
2216 S Fielder Rd, Arlington, TX is a Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theatre that opened in October 1980 with a Balcony show.
Stages
Arlington, TX would be the first location to open with the Balcony Stage, with the guest character as Madam Oink. This location would not receive any other guest characters until 1984 when Helen Henny would become a permanent addition to the Pizza Time Players.
On February 1, 1987 Arlington would also become the first location to house Chuck E.'s House. Since it was the first, it was a one of a kind stage, having some effects the later Chuck E.'s House shows wouldn't have. In around 1993-1995, Helen received 1990's cosmetics without changing the mech. Then in 1997 Chuck E.'s House is replaced for a 2-Stage which currently is using parts from the 1-Stage show from the Irving, TX location. Between the Beginning of November and the fifth, the stage is shown mostly empty. And on November 6th the video wall and dance floor are fully installed.
Cabaret/Lounge Acts
Arlington opened with Dolli Dimples in the cabaret and the prototype Beagles animatronics in the lounge, The Beagles were replaced with The King at some point. It is unknown when each act was removed or replaced.
History
This location was the 16th Pizza Time Theatre location to ever open and the very first in the state of Texas. On opening day, this store had a large ceremony and had Nolan Bushnell make a surprise appearance according to a local journalist who interviewed him at the event.
The store would remodel at some point from 1988 to 1991, again in the 1997, and in 2003 by Parkway Construction. However in October 2022, Arlington would receive the 2.0 Remodel which involved the removal of the 2-Stage for 2019 Model Dance Floor & Video Wall using part of what used to be the 2-Stage.
On July 20th, 2018, Arlington would of hosted Chuck E Con 2018 alongside Grapevine, TX.
Concepts
This store was also the first to test the live Chuck E. Cheese performance concept; using a somewhat articulated Chuck head specially made for the performance where its mouth would move.[1]
The location would also start to test "Surprises" sometime in 1987. Surprises were animatronics placed around the store that would have a sensor that would activate it, making it tell a joke, pun, or compliment. At the same time, a showroom remodel was being considered that would completely overhaul the general effect it would give. The concept for this is called "Chuck E.'s Town Square", where the showroom would be transformed into a miniature town square with buildings.[1] It is unknown if the concept made it to Arlington or not due to how undocumented it is.
Chuck E. Cheese University
A little to known fact about this location is that this store houses a back room known as "Chuck E. Cheese's University” where managers and technicians from around the country would be trained. For technicians a full Rock-Afire would be placed back there to train them, while higher ups watched through a one way mirror. Later on, this room would house the the Awesome Adventure Machine stage to be finalized and programmed before making it’s way to the Dallas Montfort, TX location.[2] As of now this room is still at the location, but used for storage.
Videos
| Link | Description | Filming Date |
|---|---|---|
| https://youtu.be/L0nfwawtysY | Video Showcasing the store, games, and Rocker Stage with the Swing Helen with 90's Cosmetics. | 1996 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEZy-LF4WFg | Animatronics performing Together We've Got It 2017 (Dubbed with 1989 audio) | February 23, 2017 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9H_MynFC-8 | Chuck E. Con 2018 Complication Video. Arlington is featured at 2:05-2:29 & 4:11-4:18 which featured the store & the 2-Stage. | July 20-21, 2018 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QnJjyhVneE | Store Tour | September 6, 2021 |
Gallery
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The Beagles before being installed.
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Dolli Dimples on opening day.
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The prototype articulated walkaround performing a live show.
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Arlington's Chuck E.'s House in 1987.
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Arlington's 2-Stage in 1999 (PC: Unknown).
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Google Street View from 2022 (Before 2.0).
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Arlington's 2-Stage in 2022.
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A model of Chuck E's Town Square.
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The CEC University room during the 2008 Pizza Time Hoedown fan meet.
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CEC University wide angle shot
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Art in the CEC University room.
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CEC University Logo upclose
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Picture inside of the showroom in 1982.
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A picture of Arlington in 1983.
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A picture inside the showroom in the 1980s.
Animatronics
| Animatronic | Serial / Manufacturing Date | Whereabouts |
|---|---|---|
| Chuck E Cheese (Cyberamic) | Unknown | Unknown |
| Guest Star / Helen Henny (Cyberamic) | Unknown | Unknown |
| Mr. Munch (Cyberamic) | Unknown | Unknown |
| Jasper T. Jowls (Cyberamic) | Unknown | Unknown |
| Pasqually (Cyberamic) | Unknown | Unknown |
| Wink (Cyberamic) | N/A | Unknown |
| Warblettes (Cyberamic) | Unknown | Unknown |
| Clapper Board (Cyberamic) | Unknown | Unknown |
| Singing Flowers (Cyberamic) | N/A | Unknown |
| Dolli Dimples (Cabaret) | Unknown | Unknown |
| The King / King Kat (Lounge) | Unknown | Unknown |
| Surprises Singing Flowers (Animatronic) | N/A | Unknown |
| Surprises Salad Bar (Animatronic) | N/A | Unknown |
| Surprises Jack in the Box (Animatronic) | N/A | Unknown |