Garland, TX (1340 W Centerville Rd)
1340 W Centerville Rd, Store #942 also known as "Centerville" is a Showbiz Pizza/Chuck E. Cheese that opened on November 3, 1982 as a corporate ShowBiz Pizza Place with a Rock-Afire Explosion.
History
Garland opened its doors on November 3rd, 1982 with a Rock-afire Explosion show. It was originally and currently a corporate-owned store. Like many other ShowBiz Pizza 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 Garland 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, Garland received the Showbiz Pizza Campground upgrade.
In 1991, Garland received Concept Unification which converted the show to Munch's Make Believe Band. In around the Mid-Late 1990's, Garland received either Phase 1 or Phase 2 remodel which removed some early 90's decor and added new decor and SkyTubes. In around 1999-2000, Garland received the Phase 3 remodel which removed the 3-Stage for the Studio C Alpha. Garland remained this way until sometime in 2006-2007 when they received the 2005 Remodel which involved removing the Showroom Walls, balcony Seating, received a new exterior, expanding the store, and also removing some older 90's decor. In April 2015, the store received the Phase 5 remodel which removed all Phase 4 artwork. In November 2021, they received the 2.0 remodel removing the Alpha for the Dance Floor. Currently, as of January 2023, they still have the 2.0 remodel and dance floor.
Stages
Garland opened with the Rock afire Explosion in November 1982. Unfortunately, there are no photos but no videos to exist of Garland with the Rock afire, or as a ShowBiz in general.
In 1991, Garland received Concept Unification, converting the Rock afire into Munch’s Make Believe Band.
In the early 2000's, Garland removed the 3-Stage for the Studio C Alpha stage.
In November 2021, the location received the 2.0 remodel removing the Alpha stage for the Dance Floor.
| Stage | Installed | Removed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock-Afire Explosion | November 1982 | 1991 | |
| 3-Stage | 1991 | 1999-2000 | |
| Studio C Alpha | 1999-2000 | November 2021 | |
| Dance Floor | November 2021 | Still in use |
Animatronics
| Character | Serial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chuck E. Cheese / Rolfe DeWolfe | 4-82 1-5 | Unknown/Destroyed |
| Pasqually / Dook Larue | 4-82 2-5 | Unknown/Destroyed |
| Mr. Munch / Fatz Geronimo | 4-82 3-5 | Unknown/Destroyed |
| Jasper T. Jowls / Beach Bear | 4-82 4-5 | Unknown/Destroyed |
| Helen Henny / Mitzi Mozzarella | 4-82 5-5 | Unknown/Destroyed |
| Billy Bob | 4-82 6-5 | Unknown/Destroyed |
| Pizzacam / Looney Bird | 4-82 7-5 | Unknown/Destroyed |
| Munch Jr. / Choo Choo | 4-82 8-5 | Unknown/Destroyed |
| Building / Sun | 4-82 10-5 | Unknown/Destroyed |
| Moon | 4-82 11-5 | Unknown/Destroyed |
| Antioch | N/A | Unknown/Destroyed |
| Wink | N/A | Unknown/Destroyed |
| Chuck E. Cheese 32m (Animatronic) | Unknown | Destroyed |
| Bird (Animatronic) | N/A | Destroyed |
| Pizza Time Clock | N/A | Destroyed |
| Pizza Phone | N/A | Destroyed |
Gallery
Videos
| Link | Description | Filming Date |
|---|---|---|
| Link | Footage of the store's 3-Stage and arcade in 1991. | June 1991 |