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At some point in the discussions of the museum concept however, it was pointed out that a museum would not keep customer retention for long compared to CEC's usual restaurant and party experiences.<ref name=":0" /> The priorities then shifted to instead turning select stores back into previous remodels, mainly focused around the [[1992 Major Remodel]]. This would reduce costs of creating brand new attractions, while still keeping the Retro branded stores within usual restaurant systems and procedures. By mid-2022 however, the idea would be put on hold while the [[2017 2.0 Remodel Program]] was still siphoning time and resources.<ref name=":0" /> |
At some point in the discussions of the museum concept however, it was pointed out that a museum would not keep customer retention for long compared to CEC's usual restaurant and party experiences.<ref name=":0" /> The priorities then shifted to instead turning select stores back into previous remodels, mainly focused around the [[1992 Major Remodel]]. This would reduce costs of creating brand new attractions, while still keeping the Retro branded stores within usual restaurant systems and procedures. By mid-2022 however, the idea would be put on hold while the [[2017 2.0 Remodel Program]] was still siphoning time and resources.<ref name=":0" /> |
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On July 25, 2023, [[Northridge, CA (8425 Reseda Blvd)]] would begin to go through a remodel. After around a week of normal proceedings, it had been noted that the store's SPT Parody Awards were wrapped up behind a set of arcade machines, and its stage had not been dismantled despite the current progression of the remodel. Rumors would begin circulating that the store had suddenly gone through with a change of plans and would be keeping its animatronic show. |
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The [[CEC 2018 2.0 Remodel Program]] would continue to go through, installing the video wall and dance floor, however, the 2-Stage in the store would be kept, alongside the artwork being brought back to display on the walls. Many of the other [[1992 Major Remodel]] parts of the store were still taken down, such as the entrance awning and checkered tiles. The store's exterior sign would retain the same shape, but with the new 2.0 logo. |
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It is unknown if this first remodel will be separately denoted as a reduced in scope version of the Retro Store, or if it will be a new variant of the 2018 remodel program. No official titles were used to distinguish this remodel from others. |
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=== Northridge Reopening === |
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On October 12, 2023, CEC Entertainment would send a letter to Logan Carreiro, a kid who had previously petitioned for the company to save its animatronics and had made headlines previously in the year, for an invitation to the store's grand re-opening. He will be flown with all expenses paid to the event to be named the honorary title "Chuck E. Cheese Chief Animatronic Officer".<ref name=":02">[[:File:CAO citation.png]]</ref> |
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The letter also stated that Northridge would be the "animatronic team's new permanent home", being the first official statement given on Northridge's remodel keeping the animatronics. This would imply CEC would be using the remodel and Logan's honorary title as a PR move to combat the controversy of removing animatronics in the [[CEC 2018 2.0 Remodel Program]].<ref name=":02" /> |
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On that same day, Donovan Marcelle, programmer for CEC Corporate, would hold a livestream programming an unknown show segment. This was despite just a month earlier confirming that all showtape programming was to cease due to budget cuts. In this, they would pin a message in the livestream chat saying "Programming something special..... but what???!!". This hints toward the possibility of the new programming being for the event, but has not been confirmed officially.<ref>[[:File:Donovanspecialprogram.png]]</ref> |
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On October 14th it would be confirmed by Logan that the grand re-opening event would be taking place on November 10th.<ref>[[:File:November10thconfirmationcitation.png]]</ref> |
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== References == |
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Revision as of 01:46, 2 November 2023
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The Chuck E. Cheese Retro Store (Also known as Destination Stores by CEC Corporate) is a current in-development concept for already opened Chuck E. Cheese locations to feature animatronics and art saved from the 2017 2.0 Remodel Program and store closure.[1]
History
Museum Concept
At an unknown time prior to mid-2022, CEC Corporate began discussions of a possible location using permanent animatronic attractions while their stores were currently going through the 2017 2.0 Remodel Program. This first idealized into a possible museum being opened in Orlando, FL, with others likely being in Dallas and San Jose. These museum stores would host one of each major stage type, being Cyberamics, 3-Stage, and Studio C.
Store Acquisitions
Around the time of these discussions, certain stores that were closing or going through a remodel were selected to have their items sent to the Showbiz Pizza Time Distribution Center or Chuck E. Cheese's Corporate Office for possible use.
- Slidell, LA (124 North Shore Blvd)
- October 22, 2020 - Art taken during closure.
- Stuart, FL (2400 NW Federal Hwy)
- March 2022 - Studio C Alpha taken during remodel.
- Laurel, MD (936 Fairlawn Ave)
- June 8, 2022 - 3-Stage taken during 2.0 along with store and stage carpet.
- Rockford, IL (3600 E State St)
- June 13, 2022 - Entire Rocker Stage with animatronics taken during 2.0 remodel.
- Springfield, OH (2345 Valley Loop Rd)
- July 25, 2022 - Art taken.
- Murfreesboro, TN (1720 Old Fort Pkwy)
- June 2023 - Art taken during refresh remodel.
- Chesapeake, VA (1528 Sam's Circle)
- July 11, 2023 - 2-Stage taken.
- Whitehall, PA (1000 Lehigh Valley Mall)
- July 12th, 2023 - Concept Unification 1-Stage during 2.0
- Lynnwood, WA (3717 196th St Suite 100)
- July 23rd, 2023 - Animatronics, games, and posters taken
Retro Store Concept
At some point in the discussions of the museum concept however, it was pointed out that a museum would not keep customer retention for long compared to CEC's usual restaurant and party experiences.[1] The priorities then shifted to instead turning select stores back into previous remodels, mainly focused around the 1992 Major Remodel. This would reduce costs of creating brand new attractions, while still keeping the Retro branded stores within usual restaurant systems and procedures. By mid-2022 however, the idea would be put on hold while the 2017 2.0 Remodel Program was still siphoning time and resources.[1]
First Store
On July 25, 2023, Northridge, CA (8425 Reseda Blvd) would begin to go through a remodel. After around a week of normal proceedings, it had been noted that the store's SPT Parody Awards were wrapped up behind a set of arcade machines, and its stage had not been dismantled despite the current progression of the remodel. Rumors would begin circulating that the store had suddenly gone through with a change of plans and would be keeping its animatronic show.
The CEC 2018 2.0 Remodel Program would continue to go through, installing the video wall and dance floor, however, the 2-Stage in the store would be kept, alongside the artwork being brought back to display on the walls. Many of the other 1992 Major Remodel parts of the store were still taken down, such as the entrance awning and checkered tiles. The store's exterior sign would retain the same shape, but with the new 2.0 logo.
It is unknown if this first remodel will be separately denoted as a reduced in scope version of the Retro Store, or if it will be a new variant of the 2018 remodel program. No official titles were used to distinguish this remodel from others.
Northridge Reopening
On October 12, 2023, CEC Entertainment would send a letter to Logan Carreiro, a kid who had previously petitioned for the company to save its animatronics and had made headlines previously in the year, for an invitation to the store's grand re-opening. He will be flown with all expenses paid to the event to be named the honorary title "Chuck E. Cheese Chief Animatronic Officer".[2]
The letter also stated that Northridge would be the "animatronic team's new permanent home", being the first official statement given on Northridge's remodel keeping the animatronics. This would imply CEC would be using the remodel and Logan's honorary title as a PR move to combat the controversy of removing animatronics in the CEC 2018 2.0 Remodel Program.[2]
On that same day, Donovan Marcelle, programmer for CEC Corporate, would hold a livestream programming an unknown show segment. This was despite just a month earlier confirming that all showtape programming was to cease due to budget cuts. In this, they would pin a message in the livestream chat saying "Programming something special..... but what???!!". This hints toward the possibility of the new programming being for the event, but has not been confirmed officially.[3]
On October 14th it would be confirmed by Logan that the grand re-opening event would be taking place on November 10th.[4]
