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'''''100 24th Street West, Store #2082/210''''' was a Showbiz Pizza Place that opened on August 6, 1984, with a [[Classic Stage|Rock-Afire Explosion]], which is still open to this day.
'''''100 24th Street West, Store #2082/210''''' was a Showbiz Pizza Place that opened on August 6, 1984, with a [[Classic Stage|Rock-Afire Explosion]], which is still open to this day going through the 2.0 Remodel. They had the '''Second to Last''' 3-Stage


Billings received CU in 1991 or 1992 and was acquired by CEC Entertainment, LLC in October 2022, along with [[Fargo, ND (1202 Nodak Dr)|Fargo, North Dakota (1202 Nodak Dr)]]. Billings is so far the only CEC ever in the state of Montana.
Billings received CU in 1991 or 1992 and was acquired by CEC Entertainment, LLC in October 2022, along with [[Fargo, ND (1202 Nodak Dr)|Fargo, North Dakota (1202 Nodak Dr)]]. Billings is so far the only CEC ever in the state of Montana.
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Billings opened its doors on August 6th, 1984, with a Rock-afire Explosion show. It was originally a franchise-owned store. 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. Although very little documentation exists back in the ShowBiz days, it can be determined that Billings 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, Billings received the Showbiz Pizza Campground upgrade.
Billings opened its doors on August 6th, 1984, with a Rock-afire Explosion show. It was originally a franchise-owned store. 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. Although very little documentation exists back in the ShowBiz days, it can be determined that Billings 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, Billings received the Showbiz Pizza Campground upgrade.


In around 1991/1992, Billings received Concept Unification which converted the show to Munch's Make-Believe Band. In around the Mid-Late 1990's, Billings received either [[Phase 1 (1994)|Phase 1]] or [[Phase 2 (1997)|Phase 2]] remodel. Billings, along with [[Fargo, ND (1202 Nodak Dr)|Fargo, North Dakota]], was one of the first locations to switch to Pepsi in the 2000s. Billings still remained in their 1990s remodel until sometime in 2015 when they received the major 2005 Remodel which involved removing the Showroom Walls, balcony Seating, and redoing the entire left-hand side of the store, only leaving the Pickup Window. They would also be the last CEC store to ever receive the 2005 remodel, as the long time remodeling initiative ended the same year, after 10 years. Both Billings and Fargo were bought out by Corporate in October 2022, with Fargo getting the 2.0 remodel two months after being acquired by corporate. Billings did not get the new remodel after Fargo and they still have their 2005 remodel to this day.
In around 1991/1992, Billings received Concept Unification which converted the show to Munch's Make-Believe Band. In around the Mid-Late 1990's, Billings received either [[Phase 1 (1994)|Phase 1]] or [[Phase 2 (1997)|Phase 2]] remodel. Billings, along with [[Fargo, ND (1202 Nodak Dr)|Fargo, North Dakota]], was one of the first locations to switch to Pepsi in the 2000s. Billings still remained in their 1990s remodel until sometime in 2015 when they received the major 2005 Remodel which involved removing the Showroom Walls, balcony Seating, and redoing the entire left-hand side of the store, only leaving the Pickup Window. They would also be the last CEC store to ever receive the 2005 remodel, as the long time remodeling initiative ended the same year, after 10 years. Both Billings and Fargo were bought out by Corporate in October 2022, with Fargo getting the 2.0 remodel two months after being acquired by corporate. Billings did not get the new remodel after Fargo and they had their 2005 remodel Untile June 24th 2024.


==Stages==
==Stages==
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In the 1990s, Billings received [[Concept Unification]], converting the Rock afire into Munch’s Make-Believe Band.
In the 1990s, Billings received [[Concept Unification]], converting the Rock afire into Munch’s Make-Believe Band.


As of 2024, Billings still has their 3-Stage, with it being one of the last 2 3-Stages in the world. Billings also has one of the last [[Sun (Animatronic)|Building]] animatronics and one of the last [[Moon (Animatronic)|Moon]] animatronics.
Until June 23rd 2024, Billings had their 3-Stage, with it being the second to last 3-Stage in the world. Billings had the second to last [[Sun (Animatronic)|Building]] animatronics and [[Moon (Animatronic)|Moon]] animatronics.


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|[[Concept Unification Stage|3-Stage]]
|[[Concept Unification Stage|3-Stage]]
|1991 or 1992
|1991 or 1992
|June 24th 2024
|Still In Use
|One of 2 remaining Concept Unification stages.
|One of 2 remaining Concept Unification stages.
|}
|}
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|[[Rolfe Dewolfe & Earl Schmerle (Animatronic)|Chuck E. Cheese / Rolfe DeWolfe]]
|[[Rolfe Dewolfe & Earl Schmerle (Animatronic)|Chuck E. Cheese / Rolfe DeWolfe]]
|1-83 1-10
|1-83 1-10
|Unknown/Destroyed
|Currently In Use
|-
|-
|[[Dook Larue (Animatronic)|Pasqually / Dook Larue]]
|[[Dook Larue (Animatronic)|Pasqually / Dook Larue]]
|1-83 2-10
|1-83 2-10
|Unknown/Destroyed
|Currently In Use
|-
|-
|[[Fatz Geronimo (Animatronic)|Mr. Munch / Fatz Geronimo]]
|[[Fatz Geronimo (Animatronic)|Mr. Munch / Fatz Geronimo]]
|1-83 3-10
|1-83 3-10
|Unknown/Destroyed
|Currently In Use
|-
|-
|[[Beach Bear (Animatronic)|Jasper T. Jowls / Beach Bear]]
|[[Beach Bear (Animatronic)|Jasper T. Jowls / Beach Bear]]
|1-83 4-10
|1-83 4-10
|Unknown/Destroyed
|Currently In Use
|-
|-
|[[Mitzi Mozzarella (Animatronic)|Helen Henny / Mitzi Mozzarella]]
|[[Mitzi Mozzarella (Animatronic)|Helen Henny / Mitzi Mozzarella]]
|1-83 5-10
|1-83 5-10
|Unknown/Destroyed
|Currently In Use
|-
|-
|[[Billy Bob (Animatronic)|Billy Bob]]
|[[Billy Bob (Animatronic)|Billy Bob]]
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|[[Sun (Animatronic)|Building / Sun]]
|[[Sun (Animatronic)|Building / Sun]]
|1-83 10-10
|1-83 10-10
|Unknown/Destroyed
|Currently In Use
|-
|-
|[[Moon (Animatronic)|Moon]]
|[[Moon (Animatronic)|Moon]]
|1-83 11-10
|1-83 11-10
|Unknown/Destroyed
|Currently In Use
|-
|-
|[[Antioch (Animatronic)|Antioch]]
|[[Antioch (Animatronic)|Antioch]]
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|[[Wink]]
|[[Wink]]
|N/A
|N/A
|Unknown/Destroyed
|Currently In Use
|}
|}


Revision as of 16:26, 26 June 2024


Street view of the store's Exterior back in August 2021 (PC: Google Maps)



100 24th Street West, Store #2082/210 was a Showbiz Pizza Place that opened on August 6, 1984, with a Rock-Afire Explosion, which is still open to this day going through the 2.0 Remodel. They had the Second to Last 3-Stage

Billings received CU in 1991 or 1992 and was acquired by CEC Entertainment, LLC in October 2022, along with Fargo, North Dakota (1202 Nodak Dr). Billings is so far the only CEC ever in the state of Montana.

History

Billings opened its doors on August 6th, 1984, with a Rock-afire Explosion show. It was originally a franchise-owned store. 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. Although very little documentation exists back in the ShowBiz days, it can be determined that Billings 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, Billings received the Showbiz Pizza Campground upgrade.

In around 1991/1992, Billings received Concept Unification which converted the show to Munch's Make-Believe Band. In around the Mid-Late 1990's, Billings received either Phase 1 or Phase 2 remodel. Billings, along with Fargo, North Dakota, was one of the first locations to switch to Pepsi in the 2000s. Billings still remained in their 1990s remodel until sometime in 2015 when they received the major 2005 Remodel which involved removing the Showroom Walls, balcony Seating, and redoing the entire left-hand side of the store, only leaving the Pickup Window. They would also be the last CEC store to ever receive the 2005 remodel, as the long time remodeling initiative ended the same year, after 10 years. Both Billings and Fargo were bought out by Corporate in October 2022, with Fargo getting the 2.0 remodel two months after being acquired by corporate. Billings did not get the new remodel after Fargo and they had their 2005 remodel Untile June 24th 2024.

Stages

Billings opened with the Rock afire Explosion in 1984. Unfortunately, there are hardly any photos or videos to exist of Billings with the Rock afire, or as a Showbiz in general. But there is a photo of its original exterior.

In the 1990s, Billings received Concept Unification, converting the Rock afire into Munch’s Make-Believe Band.

Until June 23rd 2024, Billings had their 3-Stage, with it being the second to last 3-Stage in the world. Billings had the second to last Building animatronics and Moon animatronics.

Stage Installed Removed Notes
Rock-Afire Explosion August 1984 1991 or 1992 Only ShowBiz in Montana.
3-Stage 1991 or 1992 June 24th 2024 One of 2 remaining Concept Unification stages.

Animatronics

Character Serial Status
Chuck E. Cheese / Rolfe DeWolfe 1-83 1-10 Unknown/Destroyed
Pasqually / Dook Larue 1-83 2-10 Unknown/Destroyed
Mr. Munch / Fatz Geronimo 1-83 3-10 Unknown/Destroyed
Jasper T. Jowls / Beach Bear 1-83 4-10 Unknown/Destroyed
Helen Henny / Mitzi Mozzarella 1-83 5-10 Unknown/Destroyed
Billy Bob 1-83 6-10 Unknown/Destroyed
Pizzacam / Looney Bird 1-83 7-10 Unknown/Destroyed
Munch Jr. / Choo Choo 1-83 8-10 Unknown/Destroyed
Building / Sun 1-83 10-10 Unknown/Destroyed
Moon 1-83 11-10 Unknown/Destroyed
Antioch N/A Unknown/Destroyed
Wink N/A Unknown/Destroyed

Gallery

  • A photo of the store as an SPP (PC: Bob Zellar, Billings Gazette File Photo). This photo shows Billy Bob greeting some children in the showroom.

    A photo of the store as an SPP (PC: Bob Zellar, Billings Gazette File Photo). This photo shows Billy Bob greeting some children in the showroom.

  • A photo of the store's exterior before they remodeled in 2015 (PC: Unknown)

    A photo of the store's exterior before they remodeled in 2015 (PC: Unknown)

  • A photo of the store's 3-Stage on July 31st, 2022, 1-2 months before the store was acquired by Corporate (PC: Rachelle Sutton-Corbett).

    A photo of the store's 3-Stage on July 31st, 2022, 1-2 months before the store was acquired by Corporate (PC: Rachelle Sutton-Corbett).

  • Stage Right on March 10, 2024. (PC: Con Mag)

    Stage Right on March 10, 2024. (PC: Con Mag)

  • Center Stage on March 10, 2024. (PC: Con Mag)

    Center Stage on March 10, 2024. (PC: Con Mag)

  • Another shot of Center Stage on March 10, 2024. (PC: Con Mag)

    Another shot of Center Stage on March 10, 2024. (PC: Con Mag)

  • Stage Left on March 10, 2024. (PC: Con Mag)

    Stage Left on March 10, 2024. (PC: Con Mag)

  • Chuck E. Cheese animatronic on March 10, 2024. (PC: Con Mag)

    Chuck E. Cheese animatronic on March 10, 2024. (PC: Con Mag)

  • Jasper T. Jowls animatronic on February 11, 2024. (PC: Con Mag)

    Jasper T. Jowls animatronic on February 11, 2024. (PC: Con Mag)

Videos

Link Description Credit Publishing Date
https://youtu.be/eWvu00Ndmbg?si=ag6ejppD0ZF5p_h7 Store visit of the Billings store, along with footage of their 3-Stage. Sets, Streets & Eats March 10, 2024

Trivia

  • Before Corporate renumbered Franchised locations to four digit store numbers in 2010, Billings' current store number (210) was used for the Wilmington, NC (4389 Oleander Dr) location; In 2010, it was renumbered to Store #2070 until closure. It's unknown if Billings had a three digit store number before 2010.

References

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