Northridge, CA (8425 Reseda Blvd)
Northridge, CA (8425 Reseda Blvd, Store #451) was a Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theatre that opened in September 1981[1] with Cyberamics, which is still open to this day.
The location is officially deemed the Munch's Make Believe Band Residency (Now called CEC Legacy Location) with plans for it to be a permanent home for its 2-Stage and "all legacy Chuck E. Cheese nostalgia"[2]. The Store was originally going to be the permanent home of CEC animatronics, but in March 2024, CEC went back on this[3].
Stages
Originally when the store opened, they had a Balcony Stage, as all other Pizza Time Theatres had. They would have the Balcony Stage for several years, until the late 80's or early 90's, when they would convert to Chuck E.'s House Facade, they would have it for a very short time, when in 1993, they would convert to a 2-Stage. Only major cosmetical changes to happen prior to 2011 was the replacement of the tuxedo with Cool Chuck sometime during the 2000s. In 2011, the Lancaster, CA (44650 Valley Central Way) location would relocate and with that, all of their animatronics would be sent to Northridge to replace their original 1981 PTT Cyberamics. They now have 1990s Cyberamics which are much sturdier than the originals and having cosmetics in much better shape. Despite Northridge getting the 2.0 remodel the stage's TV would be replaced by August 15th, 2023 and was also kept to become the "permanent home of the Chuck E. Cheese animatronic gang". Chuck E's outfit would be replaced with the Rockstar shirt on October 26th the same year, followed by the stage receiving lift curtains from the Huntington Beach location on November 5th.
Stage | Installed | Removed |
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Balcony Stage | September 1981 | 1989-1990 |
Chuck E.'s House Facade | 1989-1990 | 1993 |
2-Stage | 1993 | Still in Use |
Dance Floor | August 2023 | Still in Use |
Video Wall | September 2023 | Still in Use |
History
1981-1992
Opened in September 1981 as a Pizza Time Theatre with a Balcony Stage. As lounge and cabaret acts they would receive The King and Dolli Dimples, opening with Harmony Howlette. In the late 80s they would receive the SPT 1988 Remodel Program removing the remains of Pizza Time Theatre.
1993-2023
In 1993 Northridge would receive the SPT 1992 Remodel Program which would renovate the restaurant bringing in the shelves, balcony, records and more! Around this time they would also receive the 2-Stage. The store would remain untouched with only minor changes such as receiving carpet from the CEC 2010 Update Program and installed a Salad Bar poster from the CEC 2005 Remodel Program.
2.0 Remodel
On July 25, 2023 Northridge would start its 2.0 Remodel. It was originally intended to become a standard 2.0 according to blueprints. But last minute plans changed, and it became the first Chuck E. Cheese Legacy Location. Although originally planned to keep more of the 90s artwork, due to lack of discussion between CEC Entertainment, LLC & The Supervisor of the remodel these plans were dropped and all old artwork was either destroyed or sent to Showbiz Pizza Time Distribution Center (Topeka, KS). Currently all that remains from the 1993 remodel are the 2-Stage and the Shelves, which had the Chuck E. Cheese statues removed a few months prior.
CEC would announce in October of 2023 that Northridge would now be the Munch's Make Believe Band Residency, and that the 2023 Northridge Grand Reopening Party would be held on November 10th. Nolan Bushnell and David McKillips would attend the event to very light news coverage and guests hitting the maximum capacity of the store.
Arcade Machines
Skill
- Pop It for Gold
- Tight Rope
- Centipede Chaos
- Big Win Super Spin,
- Big Bass Wheel Pro
- Pop the Lock
- Deadstorm Pirates
- Harpoon Lagoon
- Golden Empire
- Black Hole
- Space Invaders Frenzy
- Redhot,
- Teeter Totter Castle
- Birthday Party,
- Choppy Wood
- NBA Game Time
- Angry Birds Arcade
- Alley Roller Classic (4 units)
- 2 Minute Drill
- Circus Ball Drop
- Jurassic Park Arcade
- Jurassic World
- Full Tilt
- Nitro Trucks (2 units)
- Transformers Human Alliance
- Fishbowl Frenzy
- Rescue Hero
- Halo Fireteam Raven (2-player)
- Trolls
- Stack-It
- Lumber Jack
- Pink Panther Jewel Heist
- Sonic Blast Ball
- Chuck E.'s Fun Photos Photo Booth
- Galaga Assault
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2017)
- Crossy Road
- Super Star
- Fruit Ninja FX
- Chuck E. Cheese's Sketch Book
- Mario & Sonic Olympic Games Tokyo
Coin-Action
- Spongebob Pineapple Arcade
- Avengers Coin Pusher (Single)
Kiddie
- Arka Jungle Boat
- Chameleon Paradize
- Minion Whacker
- Chuck E. Cheese's Color Photo Ride (Rockstar, 2019)
- High Five!
- Blue Camper Van
- Mystery Machine
- Octonauts
- Spongebob Super Striker
- NBA Hoop Troop Jr.
- Ducky Splash
- PJ Masks Cat Car
- Cheeky Monkey Football
Animatronics
Animatronic | Manufacturing Date | Whereabouts |
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Chuck E. Cheese (Cyberamic) | 1981 | Destroyed / Replaced with Lancaster, CA’s. |
Guest Star / Helen Henny (Cyberamic) | 1981 | Destroyed / Replaced with Lancaster, CA’s. |
Mr. Munch (Cyberamic) | 1981 | Destroyed / Replaced with Lancaster, CA’s. |
Jasper T. Jowls (Cyberamic) | 1981 | Destroyed / Replaced with Lancaster, CA’s. |
Pasqually (Cyberamic) | 1981 | Destroyed / Replaced with Lancaster, CA’s. |
Warblettes (Cyberamic) | 1981 | Unknown. |
Waving Flags (Cyberamic) | 1981 | Unknown. |
Applause Board (Cyberamic) | 1981 | Unknown. |
Drum Board (Cyberamic) | Unknown | Unknown. |
Singing Flowers (Cyberamic) | Unknown | Unknown. |
Dolli Dimples (Cabaret) | 1981 | Unknown. |
The King / King Kat (Lounge) | 1981 | Unknown. |
Chuck E. Cheese (Cyberamic) | 1992 | In store. Originally from Lancaster, CA. |
Guest Star / Helen Henny (Cyberamic) | 1992 | In store. Originally from Lancaster, CA. |
Mr. Munch (Cyberamic) | 1992 | In store. Originally from Lancaster, CA. |
Jasper T. Jowls (Cyberamic) | 1992 | In store. Originally from Lancaster, CA. Currently wearing West Hills's mask. |
Pasqually (Cyberamic) | 1992 | In store. Originally from Lancaster, CA. |
Wink (Cyberamic) | 1992/1993 | In store. |
Gallery
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Dolli Dimples (1980's)[4]
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Chuck E. Walkaround (1980's)[5]
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Northridge's exterior in (1988)[6]
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Exterior (2020's)
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SPT Parody Awards being hidden behind arcade machines (2023)
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Official Grand Re-Opening Promotional Photo (November 2, 2023)
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The first photo taken with the lift curtains.
Videos
Link | Description | Filming Date |
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Link | Footage of Gameroom and Showroom. Only a single shot shows the stage. | 1988 |
Link | Footage of the July 1993 Show alongside some rides. | Summer 1993 |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-RSyx_8ZNY | Footage of northridge ca playing the april 1994 show and showing off some of the store and the animatronics at the time. Footage starts at 15:19. | 1994 |
Link | Footage of the store featured on Made; this features a small clip of the show's Jasper animatronic performing Ace in The Hole from the January 2001 Show. | 2001 |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRlmzWHePpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FF13OHUJh0 | Footage of northridge in late 2009, with there original bots. | Late 2009 |
Link | Footage of a birthday party showcasing the stage | January 5, 2014 |
Link | Store tour before the 2.0 Remodel. | June 2023 |
Link | Store tour before the 2.0 Remodel. | July 28, 2023 |
Link | Store tour during the 2.0 Remodel. | August 1, 2023 |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MSdnHfzLJM | exterior during the 2.0 remodel. | August 13, 2023 |
Link | Store tour during the 2.0 Remodel. | August 18, 2023 |
Link | Official CEC Live announcement of the store's grand-reopening and its place as the Munch's Make Believe Band Residency. | October, 2023 |
Link | Footage of the animatronics playing Let's Have A Party before the Reopening Party. | November 9, 2023 |
Link | First working showcase of the curtains in a test 1 hour before the Northridge Reopening Party Press Event | November 10, 2023 |
References
- ↑ https://www.showbizpizza.com/info/documents/ptt/ptt_pizzatimes1-2.pdf
- ↑ File:Mmbbfacebookcomment2.png
- ↑ https://www.chuckecheese.com/northridge-residency/
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/chuckecheese/comments/11g96qs/i_came_across_some_vintage_pictures_of_me_at_the/
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/chuckecheese/comments/11g96qs/i_came_across_some_vintage_pictures_of_me_at_the/
- ↑ (PC: @ajkruse1797 )