Canton, MI (42001 Ford Rd)
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Street View of the store's Exterior in September 2022 (PC: Google Maps)
42001 Ford Rd, Store #80 is a Chuck E. Cheese in Canton, Michigan that opened on May 3rd, 1988, with a Chuck E's House and is still open to this day with a 2.0 remodel and dance floor.
History
Canton opened in an unnamed shopping center with a Chuck E.'s House (The only one installed in Michigan) on May 3rd, 1988. When the store opened, they had the 1988 Remodel which had the checkers around the store, blue & white awnings, and neon signage. The store would remain this way until 1993/1994 when they would receive Phase 1 of the 1994 SPT Repositioning / Remodel Program which involved removing elements of the 1988 Remodel, converting Chuck E.'s House into a 2-Stage (Which moved the show from the left side wall to the back wall), and an exterior change. In November 2006, Canton would remodel to the 2005 Update to the 2003 "Cool Chuck" Reconfiguration / Major Remodel Initiative which involved removing the Showroom Walls, Balcony Seating, Dim Lights, 1990s decor, and a major exterior facade renovation. Sometime in 2008, the exterior was renovated even further along with the rest of the plaza. In July/August 2022, Canton would start their 2.0 Remodel which involved the 2-Stage being replaced with a 2021 model Dance Floor & Video Wall. As of April 2023, Canton still has the 2,0 Remodel, 2021 model Dance Floor, & Video Wall.
Stages
When Canton first opened, the location opened with Chuck E.'s House which was the only one installed in the state which was located on the left side wall. In 1993/1994, it was converted into a 2-Stage, moving the show to the back wall. They would have the 2-Stage until August 2022 when it was removed for a 2021 Model Dance Floor & Video Wall. As of April 2023, Canton still has their 2021 model Dance Floor & Video Wall.
| Stage | Installed | Removed |
|---|---|---|
| Chuck E.'s House/Rocker Stage | May 1988 | 1993/1994 |
| 2-Stage | 1993/1994 | August 2022 |
| Dance Floor + Video Wall | August 2022 | Still in use |
Animatronics
| Animatronic | Manufacturing date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chuck E. Cheese (Cyberamic) | 1980s | Unknown. |
| Helen Henny (Cyberamic) | 1980s | Unknown. |
| Mr. Munch (Cyberamic) | 1980s | Unknown. |
| Jasper T. Jowls (Cyberamic) | 1980s | Unknown. |
| Pasqually (Cyberamic) | 1980s | Unknown. |
| Singing Flowers (Cyberamic) | 1988 | Unknown. |
| Wink (Cyberamic) | 1993/1994 | Unknown. |
Gallery
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The store's Exterior on October 5th, 2006, around 1 month before remodel. (PC: Paula Morningstar on Flickr) -
Street View of the store's Exterior in August 2019 (PC: Google Maps) -
The store's 2-Stage around a month before removal (6-11-2022) (PC: Jeffery Androsian) -
Part of the store's Video Wall (3/24/2023) (PC: Ben S)
Videos
| Link | Description | Filming Date | Published Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Link | A video showcasing the store, games, and Chuck E.'s House back in November 1991 | November 7, 1991 | June 12, 2020 |
| Link | A video showcasing the store, games, and Chuck E.'s House back in 1992. Part 2 | February 29, 1992 | November 17, 2019 |
| Link | A video showcasing the store, games, and Chuck E.'s House back in 1992. Part 1 | April 16, 1992 | November 1, 2019 |
| Link | A home video taken at the location back in 1994. | October 9, 1994 | November 27, 2016 |
| Link | Ross Federman of Tally Hall celebrating his birthday at this store in 2007. | January 30, 2007 | May 25, 2010 |
| Link | Store Tour of the store back in 2019. | June/July 2019 | July 19, 2019 |
| Link | "Dog Days of Summer" from Show 3 2021 being performed on Canton's 2-Stage | July/August 2021 | August 4, 2021 |
| Link | "Together We've Got It 2017" from Show 1 2017 being performed on Canton's 2-Stage | April/May 2022 | June 2, 2022 |
| Link | A video after the removal of the 2-Stage, before they put up the character biography posters & after the Video Wall was built. | August 2022 | August 17, 2022 |