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'''''7635 Mall Rd |
'''''Florence, Ky (7635 Mall Rd) #212/112''''' originally opened on April 19, 1982 as a Pizza Time Theater with a [[Cyberamics Balcony Stage|Balcony Stage]].<ref>https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-post/99572685/</ref> and is currently a Chuck E. Cheese with a [[Chuck E. Live Stage (Dance Floor)]]. |
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The Florence, KY Pizza Time Theatre opened as a franchise under the Bernstein Restaurant Group |
The Florence, KY Pizza Time Theatre opened as a franchise under the Bernstein Restaurant Group. The location was sold to corporate on August 25, 2008. |
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==Stages== |
==Stages== |
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The store opened with the [[Classic Stage|Balcony Stage]] with [[Madame Oink]] being the first guest star playing [[Around the World with Madam Oink]] also featured [[The King / King Kat (Cyberamic)|The King]] in the Lounge both debuting on April 19, 1982<ref>https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer/32415087/</ref>. The location would then receive [[Harmony Howlette]] in 1982<ref>https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal/32427085/</ref> and finally [[Helen Henny]] in 1983. |
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Florence opened as Kentucky's first Pizza Time Theatre on April 19th, 1982, with a Balcony Stage which was retained until the late 1980s before it was replaced with Chuck E.'s House; the stage remained in the store until 2003. During this timeframe between installation and the removal of Chuck E.'s House, the animatronic Helen was modified in Summer 2000 and received a complete makeover to fit standard Helen look at the time. |
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Between 1988-1989 Florence would receive the [[Chuck E.'s House]]; Around this time the [[The King / King Kat (Cyberamic)|The King]] would also be removed. in 2000 Helen would receive brand new cosmetics replacing her Pizza Time Theatre look for the newer 90s Cosmetics. The animatronic flowers would also be removed around this time<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/CcGxjQavlow</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFkViBxFxlc</ref>. |
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[[Hampton, VA (4027 W Mercury Blvd)|Hampton, VA]]'s stage. which was owned by the same franchisee, relocated in May of 2002. Their 2-Stage was installed at Florence that same year. The Wink and curtains were not installed |
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Between 2002-2003 Florence would replace the [[Chuck E.'s House]] with [[2-Stage]] from [[Hampton, VA (4027 W Mercury Blvd)]].<ref name=":0">https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb-4_qpPOAK/</ref> Hampton, VA was owned by Family Entertainment Centers of Virginia, Inc<ref>https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-press-hampton-va-king/147663084/</ref>, which relocated in May 2002<ref>https://www.newspapers.com/image/274161568/</ref>. The Wink and MMBB Curtains were not installed most likely due to damage during shipping. |
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The store received the "Cool Chuck" cosmetics around 2007, and removed the TV shell. In the fall of 2010, they received the 2005 Update of the [[2003 "Cool Chuck" Reconfiguration / Major Remodel Initiative]]. The stage was relocated from the right wall to the store's back wall; two buildings were moved and the stage itself was rendered wider. The curtains were finally installed, although had ceased their function by this time. |
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Despite curtains being disabled in 2005 Florence would continue to use them for live shows and birthdays. |
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In 2007 Florence would replace the Tuxedo on Chuck E. Cheese for the "Cool Chuck" attire. Around this time the TV Shell would be removed. |
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In 2008 Chuck E.'s curtains would be disabled due to CEC Entertainment purchasing the store on August 25, 2008. Standardizing the store. |
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In October/November 2010 Florence received the [[CEC 2005 Remodel Program]]. During the remodel the stage was relocated from the right wall to the store's back wall; The two buildings were switched around with the stage itself was rebuilt. Chuck E.'s curtains would also be re-installed despite not functioning for over 2 years by this point. This would also include the small amount of items installed for the MMBB Curtains. |
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On March 31, 2022 Florence's 2-Stage was removed for its new [[CEC 2018 2.0 Remodel Program|2.0 remodel]]. Replacing the stage with the 2021 [[Chuck E. Live Stage (Dance Floor)]] and Video Wall. |
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⚫ | In late 2017, the stage's old lightbulbs were replaced with LEDs, the TV was replaced with a flatscreen, and a small lightbox with a blue LED strip in it was added underneath aforementioned TV. |
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!Debuted |
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!Notes |
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|[[Cyberamics Balcony Stage|Balcony Stage]] |
|[[Cyberamics Balcony Stage|Balcony Stage]] |
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|April 1982 |
|April 19, 1982 |
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|1988-1989 |
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|Late 1980's |
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|1st Pizza Time Theatre in Kentucky. Installed on Right Side Wall. |
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|[[Chuck E.'s House]] |
|[[Chuck E.'s House]] |
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|1988-1989 |
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|Late 1980's |
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|2003 |
|2002-2003 |
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|Only one installed in Kentucky. Installed on Right Side Wall. |
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|[[2-Stage]] |
|[[2-Stage]] |
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|2003 |
|2002-2003 |
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|March 31, 2022 |
|March 31, 2022 |
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|Show from the [[Hampton, VA (4027 W Mercury Blvd)]] location. Only 2-Stage installed in Kentucky. Installed on Right Side Wall, relocated to Back Wall during 2005 Update in Fall 2010. |
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|[[Chuck E. Live Stage (Dance Floor)|Dance Floor]] + [[Video Wall]] |
|[[Chuck E. Live Stage (Dance Floor)|Dance Floor]] + [[Video Wall]] |
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|March 2022 |
|March 31, 2022 |
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|Still In Use |
|Still In Use |
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|2021 Model. First 2021 2.0 in Kentucky. Installed on Back Wall. |
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==History == |
==History == |
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The Florence, KY location was opened on April 19, 1982 by The Bernstein Restaurant Group. "...play some 60 video games at the resturant. There also will be a ski-ball lane to play and hydraulic rides, such as a carousel and a helocopter, for children to ride." "The dining room will feature a puppet show. The puppets are electronic and are activated by computer tape. "The shows last about seven or eight minutes," said Bernstein". <ref>https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-post/99572685/</ref> Despite a May 1982 article stating "computer-controlled robots with names such as Dolli Dimples and the Beagles entertain youngsters." <ref>https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal/38825040/</ref> There is no photographic proof they existed and this is the only article referencing them. |
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The Florence, KY location was opened on April 19, 1982 by The Bernstein Restaurant Group. The Balcony opened with guest star Harmony Howlette, and the Lounge with The King. The location had 60+ arcade games in the Fantasy Forest, a salad bar, and was similar to other store layouts of the time. The store received the 1988 Remodel package around the same time Chuck E.'s House was installed. |
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In July 1984 while the parent company Pizza Time Theatre was declaring bankruptcy Jim Berenstain stated "Chuck E. Cheese is not dead. We're in business and planning to stay,". <ref>https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer/38804479/</ref> |
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By 1987 Showbiz Pizza Place & Pizza Time Theatre had merged together with the ads beginning to reflect that. Since by that point every other SPP & PTT in the area had closed only Florence, Ky & [[Cincinnati, OH (8801 Colerain Ave)]] would be the only stores to show on these ads.<ref><nowiki>https://www.newspapers.com/image/102005274/</nowiki></ref> |
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In 1988 Florence would receive the [[SPT 1988 Remodel Program]] renovating the store to begin removing and replace the Pizza Time Theatre branding. |
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Beginning in Mid [[Cincinnati, OH (4394 Eastgate Square Dr)]] (Owned by Bernstein Restaurant Group) had begin showing up in advertisements in the area following its June 1990 opening. <ref><nowiki>https://www.newspapers.com/image/102054270</nowiki></ref> |
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In late 1992 [[Sharonville, OH (1429 E Kemper Rd)]] began to appear on advertisements as the store re-opened as a Chuck E. Cheese's. Along with that [[Louisville, KY (5743 Preston Hwy)]] would begin showing up on the advertisements despite not being nearby to other locations on said advertisements. The store is removed in November 1997 after closing.<ref><nowiki>https://www.newspapers.com/image/101919542/</nowiki></ref> |
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In 1997-1998 they would receive [[Phase 1 (1994)]] while also installing the standard Skytubes, New Game Package, and Kid Check the store would also receive new artwork such as the magazines and sports fixtures but also a new exterior replacing the "Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza" one from 1990 with the new Star Chuck exterior sign and removing the "Pizza" text from the exterior. |
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Between 1995 - 1998 Florence, Ky would receive the [[SPT 1992 Remodel Program]] this would involve painting over the checkers, removing the neon signage, installing new artwork, recarpeting the store, keeping the old booths, keeping the oil paintings, and keeping the booths. |
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In 2002-2003, Florence would receive an updated art package along with the [[2-Stage]] from [[Hampton, VA (4027 W Mercury Blvd)]].<ref name=":0" /> The artwork they received is [[CEC Warhol - Tri (CEC Décor)]], [["F.R.I.E.N.D.Z" (Must C TV Award)]], [["The C Files" (Must C TV Award)]], [["CWO" (Must C TV Award)]], [["ERrr" (Must C TV Award)]], [["Cheesy Television" (Must C TV Award)]] [[Ice Hockey (CEC Décor)]], [[Soccer (CEC Décor)]], and [[Toddler Zone Fire Truck (CEC Décor)]]. Two of the CD Awards were relocated to the other side of the Show Room where the other two CD Awards already were located. During this update they would replace all of the [[SPT 1988 Remodel Program]] booths with the [[SPT 1992 Remodel Program]] booths and wood paneling was also updated to be up to modern standards.<ref>https://archive.org/details/CECflorenece-ky-2005-2021-photos/FloreneceKy2005-2007Photos0012.png</ref> |
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On August 25, 2008, the store became a corporate-owned location. With this the store number would change from Store #212 to Store #112 |
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In October/November 2010, Florence would receive the [[CEC 2005 Remodel Program]]. During the remodel, all aspects of previous remodels would be removed. The showroom was heavily redone moving the stage to the back wall, relocating the restrooms to the showroom leading to the showroom being downsized, installation of new [[Skytubes]] and the store would expand 2,500 sq ft.<ref>https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-florence-expansi/147691436/</ref> |
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In Winter 2014 the store would receive another Game Package replacing/removing several older games. |
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In April 2016, Florence would receive a Game Package with several games older games being sent to other stores in the district or destroyed. Later in 2016 the store would receive [[Chuck E.'s Play Pass]]. |
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In 2017, the [[Skytubes]] would be removed. |
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In the mid-90s the store installed the record posters in the showroom. In 2003, they received the 1998 Studio C art package; the oil paintings were replaced by Must C TV signage, and the record posters were moved to the wall left of the bathrooms. On August 25, 2008, the store became a corporate-owned location. |
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On March 14, 2022, Florence would begin its [[CEC 2018 2.0 Remodel Program]]. This would involve removing all aspects of the [[CEC 2005 Remodel Program]]. During the remodel original Pizza Time Theatre bricks were briefly uncovered. On March 31, 2022 the 2-Stage would be removed and replaced with the 2021 [[Chuck E. Live Stage (Dance Floor)]] and Video Wall. The store would have its grand re-opening on May 10, 2022 with special appearance of [[Boardman, OH (521 Boardman Poland Rd)]] 2000s Helen Henny walkaround as part of the festivities.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhSpJSqxkn0</ref> |
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In Fall 2010, the store remodeled to the 2005 Update of the [[2003 "Cool Chuck" Reconfiguration / Major Remodel Initiative]]. During the remodel, the entire showroom was shifted with the stage being moved from the right wall to the back wall. A smaller version of the Skytubes were added (and removed in 2017). |
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The store began its 2.0 remodel on March 14, 2022; the stage was removed on March 31, 2022. The store's grand reopening was May 10th, 2022 and included the Helen Henny walkaround as part of the festivities. As of its removal, Florence was the one of the last stores to have a PTT Jasper mask and was the last store in Kentucky to have a full MMBB Show. After the animatronics were removed for 2.0, they would be destroyed and sent to a landfill. |
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==Videos == |
==Videos == |
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf6stbxEwjo |
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf6stbxEwjo Link] |
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|Footage of Florence in 1998 |
|Footage of Florence in 1998 |
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|1998 |
|1998 |
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|October 9, 2015. |
|October 9, 2015. |
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNfVgT6xrFw |
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNfVgT6xrFw Link] |
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|Footage of Florence in 2000 |
|Footage of Florence in 2000 |
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| 2000 |
| 2000 |
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|November 27, 2020. |
|November 27, 2020. |
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogqxTtE77Rs |
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogqxTtE77Rs Link] |
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|Footage of Florence during January 2005 singing "Keep It Groovin'" |
|Footage of Florence during January 2005 singing "Keep It Groovin'" |
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|January 2005 |
|January 2005 |
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|January 25, 2018 |
|January 25, 2018 |
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNtDcWlVU2o |
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNtDcWlVU2o Link] |
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|April 2013 Segment 2 at Florence. |
|April 2013 Segment 2 at Florence. |
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| April 2013 |
| April 2013 |
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|June 28, 2013 |
|June 28, 2013 |
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPkwuyFMLPM |
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPkwuyFMLPM Link] |
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|Chuck E.'s Place 2017 prior to several aesthetic changes to the stage. |
|Chuck E.'s Place 2017 prior to several aesthetic changes to the stage. |
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|2017 |
|2017 |
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|August 13, 2017 |
|August 13, 2017 |
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|[https://youtu.be/rseH4uQbrck |
|[https://youtu.be/rseH4uQbrck Link] |
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|Store Tour from August 2017 |
|Store Tour from August 2017 |
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| August 13, 2017 |
| August 13, 2017 |
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|August 16, 2017 |
|August 16, 2017 |
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|[https://youtu.be/ZwMKShh6bv8 |
|[https://youtu.be/ZwMKShh6bv8 Link] |
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|Gamin' Time prior to several aesthetic changes to the stage. |
|Gamin' Time prior to several aesthetic changes to the stage. |
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|August 13, 2017 |
|August 13, 2017 |
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|April 19, 2022 |
|April 19, 2022 |
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtT8D8hMOik |
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtT8D8hMOik Link] |
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|Store Tour right after an updated game package. |
|Store Tour right after an updated game package. |
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|September 15, 2018 |
|September 15, 2018 |
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|October 6, 2018 |
|October 6, 2018 |
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|[https://youtu.be/kYj6Vh6z_HA |
|[https://youtu.be/kYj6Vh6z_HA Link] |
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|A video showcasing the 2-Stage with decorations form Bootacular 2021 |
|A video showcasing the 2-Stage with decorations form Bootacular 2021 |
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|October 9, 2021 |
|October 9, 2021 |
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|October 9, 2021 |
|October 9, 2021 |
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2PP7N8RuPA |
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2PP7N8RuPA Link] |
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|Footage of the show after being removed |
|Footage of the show after being removed |
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|April 1, 2022 |
|April 1, 2022 |
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|April 1, 2022 |
|April 1, 2022 |
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhSpJSqxkn0 |
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhSpJSqxkn0 Link] |
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|The Remodeling Process |
|The Remodeling Process |
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|March-April 2022 |
|March-April 2022 |
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|May 15, 2022 |
|May 15, 2022 |
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57E6YNtFHV0 |
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57E6YNtFHV0 Link] |
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|Documentation of Florence's history. |
|Documentation of Florence's history. |
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|May-June 2022 |
|May-June 2022 |
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File:Lastphoto.jpg|Last known photo of the 2-Stage at Florence. Taken March 27, 2022. |
File:Lastphoto.jpg|Last known photo of the 2-Stage at Florence. Taken March 27, 2022. |
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File:Stage after removal.jpg|Florence after day 1 of stage removal. Taken March 31, 2022. |
File:Stage after removal.jpg|Florence after day 1 of stage removal. Taken March 31, 2022. |
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File:FlorenceGrandReopening.jpg|Florence Grand Re-Opening Brochure |
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|Destroyed. Originally from [[Hampton, VA (4027 W Mercury Blvd)]]. Removed in March 2022. |
|Destroyed. Originally from [[Hampton, VA (4027 W Mercury Blvd)]]. Removed in March 2022. |
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==Trivia== |
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*Before the store was bought out by Corporate, Florence was '''''Store #212''''' according to the old chuckecheese.com website from 2007. It was renumbered to '''''Store #112''''' when Corporate bought out the store. The store number will be reused for the upcoming [[Whitter, CA (13400 Whittier Blvd)]] location. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 23:34, 13 August 2024
Florence, Ky (7635 Mall Rd) #212/112 originally opened on April 19, 1982 as a Pizza Time Theater with a Balcony Stage.[1] and is currently a Chuck E. Cheese with a Chuck E. Live Stage (Dance Floor).
The Florence, KY Pizza Time Theatre opened as a franchise under the Bernstein Restaurant Group. The location was sold to corporate on August 25, 2008.
Stages
The store opened with the Balcony Stage with Madame Oink being the first guest star playing Around the World with Madam Oink also featured The King in the Lounge both debuting on April 19, 1982[2]. The location would then receive Harmony Howlette in 1982[3] and finally Helen Henny in 1983.
Between 1988-1989 Florence would receive the Chuck E.'s House; Around this time the The King would also be removed. in 2000 Helen would receive brand new cosmetics replacing her Pizza Time Theatre look for the newer 90s Cosmetics. The animatronic flowers would also be removed around this time[4][5].
Between 2002-2003 Florence would replace the Chuck E.'s House with 2-Stage from Hampton, VA (4027 W Mercury Blvd).[6] Hampton, VA was owned by Family Entertainment Centers of Virginia, Inc[7], which relocated in May 2002[8]. The Wink and MMBB Curtains were not installed most likely due to damage during shipping.
Despite curtains being disabled in 2005 Florence would continue to use them for live shows and birthdays.
In 2007 Florence would replace the Tuxedo on Chuck E. Cheese for the "Cool Chuck" attire. Around this time the TV Shell would be removed.
In 2008 Chuck E.'s curtains would be disabled due to CEC Entertainment purchasing the store on August 25, 2008. Standardizing the store.
In October/November 2010 Florence received the CEC 2005 Remodel Program. During the remodel the stage was relocated from the right wall to the store's back wall; The two buildings were switched around with the stage itself was rebuilt. Chuck E.'s curtains would also be re-installed despite not functioning for over 2 years by this point. This would also include the small amount of items installed for the MMBB Curtains.
In late 2017, the stage's old lightbulbs were replaced with LEDs, the TV was replaced with a flatscreen, and a small lightbox with a blue LED strip in it was added underneath aforementioned TV. [9]
On March 31, 2022 Florence's 2-Stage was removed for its new 2.0 remodel. Replacing the stage with the 2021 Chuck E. Live Stage (Dance Floor) and Video Wall.
Stage | Debuted | Removed |
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Balcony Stage | April 19, 1982 | 1988-1989 |
Chuck E.'s House | 1988-1989 | 2002-2003 |
2-Stage | 2002-2003 | March 31, 2022 |
Dance Floor + Video Wall | March 31, 2022 | Still In Use |
History
The Florence, KY location was opened on April 19, 1982 by The Bernstein Restaurant Group. "...play some 60 video games at the resturant. There also will be a ski-ball lane to play and hydraulic rides, such as a carousel and a helocopter, for children to ride." "The dining room will feature a puppet show. The puppets are electronic and are activated by computer tape. "The shows last about seven or eight minutes," said Bernstein". [10] Despite a May 1982 article stating "computer-controlled robots with names such as Dolli Dimples and the Beagles entertain youngsters." [11] There is no photographic proof they existed and this is the only article referencing them.
In July 1984 while the parent company Pizza Time Theatre was declaring bankruptcy Jim Berenstain stated "Chuck E. Cheese is not dead. We're in business and planning to stay,". [12]
By 1987 Showbiz Pizza Place & Pizza Time Theatre had merged together with the ads beginning to reflect that. Since by that point every other SPP & PTT in the area had closed only Florence, Ky & Cincinnati, OH (8801 Colerain Ave) would be the only stores to show on these ads.[13]
In 1988 Florence would receive the SPT 1988 Remodel Program renovating the store to begin removing and replace the Pizza Time Theatre branding.
Beginning in Mid Cincinnati, OH (4394 Eastgate Square Dr) (Owned by Bernstein Restaurant Group) had begin showing up in advertisements in the area following its June 1990 opening. [14]
In late 1992 Sharonville, OH (1429 E Kemper Rd) began to appear on advertisements as the store re-opened as a Chuck E. Cheese's. Along with that Louisville, KY (5743 Preston Hwy) would begin showing up on the advertisements despite not being nearby to other locations on said advertisements. The store is removed in November 1997 after closing.[15]
In 1997-1998 they would receive Phase 1 (1994) while also installing the standard Skytubes, New Game Package, and Kid Check the store would also receive new artwork such as the magazines and sports fixtures but also a new exterior replacing the "Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza" one from 1990 with the new Star Chuck exterior sign and removing the "Pizza" text from the exterior.
Between 1995 - 1998 Florence, Ky would receive the SPT 1992 Remodel Program this would involve painting over the checkers, removing the neon signage, installing new artwork, recarpeting the store, keeping the old booths, keeping the oil paintings, and keeping the booths.
In 2002-2003, Florence would receive an updated art package along with the 2-Stage from Hampton, VA (4027 W Mercury Blvd).[6] The artwork they received is CEC Warhol - Tri (CEC Décor), "F.R.I.E.N.D.Z" (Must C TV Award), "The C Files" (Must C TV Award), "CWO" (Must C TV Award), "ERrr" (Must C TV Award), "Cheesy Television" (Must C TV Award) Ice Hockey (CEC Décor), Soccer (CEC Décor), and Toddler Zone Fire Truck (CEC Décor). Two of the CD Awards were relocated to the other side of the Show Room where the other two CD Awards already were located. During this update they would replace all of the SPT 1988 Remodel Program booths with the SPT 1992 Remodel Program booths and wood paneling was also updated to be up to modern standards.[16]
On August 25, 2008, the store became a corporate-owned location. With this the store number would change from Store #212 to Store #112
In October/November 2010, Florence would receive the CEC 2005 Remodel Program. During the remodel, all aspects of previous remodels would be removed. The showroom was heavily redone moving the stage to the back wall, relocating the restrooms to the showroom leading to the showroom being downsized, installation of new Skytubes and the store would expand 2,500 sq ft.[17]
In Winter 2014 the store would receive another Game Package replacing/removing several older games.
In April 2016, Florence would receive a Game Package with several games older games being sent to other stores in the district or destroyed. Later in 2016 the store would receive Chuck E.'s Play Pass.
In 2017, the Skytubes would be removed.
On March 14, 2022, Florence would begin its CEC 2018 2.0 Remodel Program. This would involve removing all aspects of the CEC 2005 Remodel Program. During the remodel original Pizza Time Theatre bricks were briefly uncovered. On March 31, 2022 the 2-Stage would be removed and replaced with the 2021 Chuck E. Live Stage (Dance Floor) and Video Wall. The store would have its grand re-opening on May 10, 2022 with special appearance of Boardman, OH (521 Boardman Poland Rd) 2000s Helen Henny walkaround as part of the festivities.[18]
Videos
Link | Description | Filming Date | Publish Date |
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Link | Footage of Florence in 1998 | 1998 | October 9, 2015. |
Link | Footage of Florence in 2000 | 2000 | November 27, 2020. |
Link | Footage of Florence during January 2005 singing "Keep It Groovin'" | January 2005 | January 25, 2018 |
Link | April 2013 Segment 2 at Florence. | April 2013 | June 28, 2013 |
Link | Chuck E.'s Place 2017 prior to several aesthetic changes to the stage. | 2017 | August 13, 2017 |
Link | Store Tour from August 2017 | August 13, 2017 | August 16, 2017 |
Link | Gamin' Time prior to several aesthetic changes to the stage. | August 13, 2017 | April 19, 2022 |
Link | Store Tour right after an updated game package. | September 15, 2018 | October 6, 2018 |
Link | A video showcasing the 2-Stage with decorations form Bootacular 2021 | October 9, 2021 | October 9, 2021 |
Link | Footage of the show after being removed | April 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 |
Link | The Remodeling Process | March-April 2022 | May 15, 2022 |
Link | Documentation of Florence's history. | May-June 2022 | June 3, 2022 |
Gallery
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Florences Exterior in 2005[19]
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The Gameroom next to the entrance of the store [20]
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The right wall of the Gameroom.[21]
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The Toddler Zone.[22]
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More Gameroom.[23]
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Menu at Florence.[24]
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Full Stage shot in 2005.[25]
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Last known photo of Chuck E.'s House Helen. Taken March 2000.[26]
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Last known photo of the 2-Stage at Florence. Taken March 27, 2022.
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Florence after day 1 of stage removal. Taken March 31, 2022.
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Florence Grand Re-Opening Brochure
Animatronics
Animatronic | Serial / Manufacturing Date | Whereabouts |
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Chuck E Cheese (Cyberamic) | 1982 | Removed in 2000s for 2-Stage, mechs were sent to USS Nightmare (Owned by the same owners) |
Guest Star / Helen Henny (Cyberamic) | 1982 | Removed in 2000s for 2-Stage, body was sent to Eastgate to convert Rocker Helen into standard helen. head got sent to USS Nightmare (Owned by the same owners) |
Mr. Munch (Cyberamic) | 1982 | Removed in 2000s for 2-Stage, mechs were sent to USS Nightmare (Owned by the same owners) |
Jasper T. Jowls (Cyberamic) | 1982 | Removed in 2000s for 2-Stage, mechs were sent to USS Nightmare (Owned by the same owners) |
Pasqually (Cyberamic) | 1982 | Unknown/Destroyed. |
Warblettes (Cyberamic) | 1982 | Unknown/Destroyed. |
Applause Board (Cyberamic) | 1982 | Unknown/Destroyed. |
Drum Board (Cyberamic) | 1982 | Unknown/Destroyed. |
Flag Wavers (Cyberamic) | 1982 | Unknown/Destroyed. |
Singing Flowers (Cyberamic) | Late 1980's | Unknown/Destroyed. |
The King / King Kat (Lounge) | 1982 | Unknown/Destroyed. |
Chuck E Cheese (Cyberamic) | 1982 | Destroyed. Originally from Hampton, VA (4027 W Mercury Blvd). Removed in March 2022. |
Guest Star / Helen Henny (Cyberamic) | 1982 | Destroyed. Originally from Hampton, VA (4027 W Mercury Blvd). Removed in March 2022. |
Mr. Munch (Cyberamic) | 1982 | Destroyed. Originally from Hampton, VA (4027 W Mercury Blvd). Removed in March 2022. |
Jasper T. Jowls (Cyberamic) | 1982 | Destroyed. Originally from Hampton, VA (4027 W Mercury Blvd). Removed in March 2022. |
Pasqually (Cyberamic) | 1982 | Destroyed. Originally from Hampton, VA (4027 W Mercury Blvd). Removed in March 2022. |
References
- ↑ https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-post/99572685/
- ↑ https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer/32415087/
- ↑ https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal/32427085/
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CcGxjQavlow
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFkViBxFxlc
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb-4_qpPOAK/
- ↑ https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-press-hampton-va-king/147663084/
- ↑ https://www.newspapers.com/image/274161568/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJj4veFzkLs
- ↑ https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-post/99572685/
- ↑ https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal/38825040/
- ↑ https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer/38804479/
- ↑ https://www.newspapers.com/image/102005274/
- ↑ https://www.newspapers.com/image/102054270
- ↑ https://www.newspapers.com/image/101919542/
- ↑ https://archive.org/details/CECflorenece-ky-2005-2021-photos/FloreneceKy2005-2007Photos0012.png
- ↑ https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-florence-expansi/147691436/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhSpJSqxkn0
- ↑ https://archive.org/details/CECflorenece-ky-2005-2021-photos/FloreneceKy2005-2007Photos0008.png/
- ↑ https://archive.org/details/CECflorenece-ky-2005-2021-photos/FloreneceKy2005-2007Photos0012.png/
- ↑ https://archive.org/details/CECflorenece-ky-2005-2021-photos/FloreneceKy2005-2007Photos0011.png
- ↑ https://archive.org/details/CECflorenece-ky-2005-2021-photos/FloreneceKy2005-2007Photos0004.png
- ↑ https://archive.org/details/CECflorenece-ky-2005-2021-photos/FloreneceKy2005-2007Photos0022.png
- ↑ https://archive.org/details/CECflorenece-ky-2005-2021-photos/FloreneceKy2005-2007Photos0015.png
- ↑ https://archive.org/details/CECflorenece-ky-2005-2021-photos/FloreneceKy2005-2007Photos0013.png
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb_BmWqPxny/