Bradenton, FL (4420 14th St)
4420 14th St was a Pizza Time Theatre that opened in October 1981 and closed on June 16th, 1984.
This location is not to be confused with the Showbiz Pizza Place on 415 Cortez Rd which opened on March 25th, 1982 and closed in 1985/1986 with a Rock-afire Explosion or the current Chuck E. Cheese location on 905 44th Ave which opened on March 3rd, 1999 with a Studio C Alpha which got removed in April 2023 for a 2021 Model Dance Floor & Video Wall, that store still operates to this day.
History
Bradenton opened with Harmony Howlette and presumably The King. Bradenton would later get Madame Oink, and of course Helen who stayed until Bradenton relocated. This was the sixth Pizza Time Theatre to open in the state of Florida.
After Bradenton closed on June 16th, 1984, the store had an auction like most PTTs. The standalone building was reoccupied by Olive Garden, which is still open to this day.
Stages
Bradenton opened and closed with a Balcony Stage.
| Stage | Installed | Removed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balcony Stage | October 1981 | June 1984 | Animatronics sold at auction. |
Animatronics
| Animatronic | Manufacturing Date | Whereabouts |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Munch (Cyberamic) | 1981 | Sold at auction, current status unknown |
| Jasper T. Jowls (Cyberamic) | 1981 | Sold at auction, current status unknown |
| Chuck E. Cheese (Cyberamic) | 1981 | Sold at auction, current status unknown |
| Guest Star / Helen Henny (Cyberamic) | 1981 | Sold at auction, current status unknown |
| Pasqually (Cyberamic) | 1981 | Sold at auction, current status unknown |
| Warblettes (Cyberamic) | 1981 | Sold at auction, current status unknown |
| Waving Flags (Cyberamic) | 1981 | Sold at auction, current status unknown |
| Applause Board (Cyberamic) | 1981 | Sold at auction, current status unknown |
| Drum Board (Cyberamic) | 1981 | Sold at auction, current status unknown |
| The King / King Kat (Lounge) | 1981 | Sold at auction, current status unknown |
Videos
No Videos currently exist of the store.
Gallery
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Up close photo of Bradenton’s Balcony with Madame Oink. -
Bradenton’s road sign. -
Bradenton’s road sign after closure.
