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'''''Hicksville, NY (Delco Plaza 11-15 Hanover Place), Store #499, '''''
==Stages==
This location opened with a 1-Stage show right before the finalized version was released. The stage had three screens instead of the usual two or one behind Munch. Chuck originally wore his tuxedo, however in the early 2000s the tuxedo and bowler cap were replaced with the Cool Chuck outfit. They also received Chuck E's avenger cap in 2007 but never received the avenger outfit. In late 2013, Chuck E's avenger cap was removed because of the new rockstar rebranding. Chuck received jeans in 2019, while keeping his Cool Chuck outfit.
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|January 24, 1994
|Still in Use
|Perfect condition.
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|[[Chuck E. Live Stage (Dance Floor)|Dance Floor]]
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* Tweaking Pasqually's hands to hold drumsticks in a realistic way.
* New plastic feet for Chuck.
* A deep cleaning of the curtains for its 2.0 Remodel. According to Tyler, this would take 9 washes and took about a week. The curtains itself were found under the stage.
On June 10th, 2024, the store would begin its [[CEC 2018 2.0 Remodel Program|2.0 Remodel]].
CEC
==Videos==
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Latest revision as of 11:58, 25 July 2024
The exterior of the Hicksville, NY location[1] taken after the 2.0 signage was installed on June 26, 2024. (PC: Sunrise Source)
Hicksville, NY (Delco Plaza 11-15 Hanover Place), Store #499, is a Chuck E. Cheese which opened on January 24, 1994, and is still open to this day with a 1-Stage. This location is the second-closest location to the New York metro area to retain its animatronic show, with the closest being the Nanuet, NY location, which has a Studio C Beta stage. In May of 2024, Chuck E. Cheese announced that Hicksville would be one of 5 locations to keep its stage due to the CEC Legacy Location Program.
Stages
This location opened with a 1-Stage show right before the finalized version was released. The stage had three screens instead of the usual two or one behind Munch. Chuck originally wore his tuxedo, however in the early 2000s the tuxedo and bowler cap were replaced with the Cool Chuck outfit. They also received Chuck E's avenger cap in 2007 but never received the avenger outfit. In late 2013, Chuck E's avenger cap was removed because of the new rockstar rebranding. Chuck received jeans in 2019, while keeping his Cool Chuck outfit. The stage received lift curtains on July 17th.
Stage | Installed | Removed | Notes |
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1-Stage | January 24, 1994 | Still in Use | Perfect condition. Preserved as the company's official 1-Stage following the 2.0 remodel. |
Dance Floor | June 13, 2024 | Still in Use | 2019 Model. |
History
Upon its opening, the location was featured in a CEC Special Report segment, which was included in the showtape Let The Good Times Roll.
The restaurant had an initial expansion between 2004 to 2005. The restaurant was expanded again sometime in mid-to-late 2013[2], in which it was also fully remodeled, and the entrance was reconfigured. The 2013 expansion utilized space from a Blockbuster Video location which had closed sometime between 2007 to 2011[3].
Modern Updates
In modern times, the show at Hicksville would receive multiple updates and fixes by Tyler Lead, better known as "Rockafire Moon." These would include:
- Mechanical restorations of every character.
- New masks made for Helen and Jasper.
- A new snout and jaw made for Chuck.
- New lights including inside of Pasqually's drums.
- Tweaking Pasqually's hands to hold drumsticks in a realistic way.
- New plastic feet for Chuck.
- A deep cleaning of the curtains for its 2.0 Remodel. According to Tyler, this would take 9 washes and took about a week. The curtains itself were found under the stage.
On June 10th, 2024, the store would begin its 2.0 Remodel.
CEC then announced on June 28th, 2024, that the Grand Reopening Party would be held on July 19th. A major grand reopening would be held on that day where various pieces CEC non merch was placed on one of the tables with a tag saying not to touch it. As of July 2024, Hicksville has the 2.0 Remodel and 1-Stage.
Videos
Link | Description | Filming Date |
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Link | CEC Special Report in which the Hicksville location is announced (starting from 0:50).[4] | January 1994 |
Link | Footage of the show.[5] | March 10, 2012 |
Link | A view of the interior of the restaurant at night.[6] | November 7, 2020 |
Link | New York Times Promotional Videos of the stage in operation. | 2024 |
Link | A video of the stage performing "Song of Summer" recorded by Rockafire Moon. | May 21, 2024 |
Gallery
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2011[7]
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New York Times Promotional Photo (May 2024)[8]
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New York Times Promotional Photo (May 2024)[9]
Animatronics
Animatronic | Serial | Whereabouts |
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Chuck E Cheese (Cyberamic) | Unknown. | In store. |
Guest Star / Helen Henny (Cyberamic) | Unknown. | In store. |
Mr. Munch (Cyberamic) | Unknown. | In store. |
Jasper T. Jowls (Cyberamic) | Unknown. | In store. |
Pasqually (Cyberamic) | Unknown. | In store. |
Wink (Cyberamic) | Unknown. | In store. |
References
- ↑ https://restaurantguru.com/Chuck-E-Cheese-Hicksville
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBzzLVYSKBI
- ↑ Google Maps Street View
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1wiv1KNKjg
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGGl8Nvi2cI
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-DUuaBXVwY
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPXuDZLcNy8
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20240511095235/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/11/business/chuck-e-cheese-animatronic-band.html
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20240511095235/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/11/business/chuck-e-cheese-animatronic-band.html