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San Antonio (Ingram) opened its doors in June 10th, 1981 with a Rock-afire Explosion show. It was originally and currently a corporate-owned store. It was also the first ever Showbiz Pizza to open in the state of Texas, and 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 some little documentation exists back in the Showbiz days, it's possible that San Antonio (Ingram) 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 Pizza locations in the late 1980's, San Antonio (Ingram) received the Showbiz Pizza Campground upgrade.
San Antonio (Ingram) opened its doors in June 10th, 1981 with a Rock-afire Explosion show. It was originally and currently a corporate-owned store. It was also the first ever Showbiz Pizza to open in the state of Texas, and 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 some little documentation exists back in the Showbiz days, it's possible that San Antonio (Ingram) 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 Pizza locations in the late 1980's, San Antonio (Ingram) received the Showbiz Pizza Campground upgrade.


In around 1991/1992, San Antonio (Ingram) received Concept Unification which converted the show to Munch's Make Believe Band. In around the Mid-Late 1990's, San Antonio (Ingram) received the [[Phase 1 (1994)|Phase 1]] remodel which removed some early 90's decor, added new decor, SkyTubes, & received a new exterior. San Antonio (Ingram) remained this way until sometime in 2006-2007 when they received the 2005 Update to the [[2003 "Cool Chuck" Reconfiguration / Major Remodel Initiative]] which involved removing the Showroom Walls, Balcony Seating, an exterior repaint. They also received a minor expansion around 2012. They then received the Circles of Light stage in 2014 removing the 3-Stage bots and the stage was now behind it. They then received the 2.0 Remodel in July 2017 as one of the first of 7 2.0's removing the Circles of Light stage for a 2017 model Dance Floor (This also involved relocating the showroom to the right side wall as well). Currently, as of June 2023, San Antonio (Ingram) still has the 2.0 and 2017 Model Dance Floor
In around 1991/1992, San Antonio (Ingram) received Concept Unification which converted the show to Munch's Make Believe Band. In around the Mid-Late 1990's, San Antonio (Ingram) received the [[Phase 1 (1994)|Phase 1]] remodel which removed some early 90's decor, added new decor, SkyTubes, & received a new exterior. San Antonio (Ingram) remained this way until sometime in 2006-2007 when they received the 2005 Update to the [[2003 "Cool Chuck" Reconfiguration / Major Remodel Initiative]] which involved removing the Showroom Walls, Balcony Seating, an exterior repaint. They also received a minor expansion around 2012. They then received the Circles of Light stage in 2014 removing the 3-Stage bots and the stage was now behind it. They then received the 2.0 Remodel in July 2017 as one of the first of 7 2.0's removing the Circles of Light stage for a 2017 model Dance Floor (This also involved relocating the showroom to the right side wall as well). In Spring 2024, San Antonio added the video wall and upgraded to a 2021 model Dance Floor.


==Stages==
==Stages==
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In 1991-1992, San Antonio received [[Concept Unification]], converting the Rock afire into Munch’s Make Believe Band.
In 1991-1992, San Antonio received [[Concept Unification]], converting the Rock afire into Munch’s Make Believe Band.


In May 2013, San Antonio replaced all 5 of the main bots with bots from Austin, TX (502 W Ben White Blvd)<ref><nowiki>https://cheeseepedia.org/wiki/Austin,_TX_(502_W_Ben_White_Blvd)</nowiki></ref>. They also re-added the Munch's Make Believe Band sign that caught on fire in the late 1990s.
In May 2013, San Antonio replaced 4 of the main bots (Pasqually may not have been replaced) with bots from Austin, TX (502 W Ben White Blvd). They also re-added the Munch's Make Believe Band sign that caught on fire in the late 1990s.


In 2014, San Antonio removed the 3-Stage for the Circles of Light stage.
In 2014, San Antonio removed the 3-Stage for the Circles of Light stage.
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|Later sent to the [[Wilmington, DE (3601 Silverside Rd)|Wilmington, DE]] location from 2017 until its closure in October 2020.
|Later sent to the [[Wilmington, DE (3601 Silverside Rd)|Wilmington, DE]] location from 2017 until its closure in October 2020.
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|[[Chuck E. Live Stage (Dance Floor)|Dance Floor]]
|[[Chuck E. Live Stage (Dance Floor)|Dance Floor]] (2017 ver.)
|July 2017
|July 2017
|Spring 2024
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|One of the 7 locations to receive the test 2.0 remodel. 2017 Model.
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|Dance Floor (2021 ver.)
|Spring 2024
|Still In Use
|Still In Use
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|One of the 7 locations to receive the test 2.0 remodel. 2017 Model.
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|Video Wall
|Spring 2024
|Still In Use
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|[[Rolfe Dewolfe & Earl Schmerle (Animatronic)|Chuck E. Cheese / Rolfe DeWolfe]]
|[[Rolfe Dewolfe & Earl Schmerle (Animatronic)|Chuck E. Cheese / Rolfe DeWolfe]]
|10-80 1-12
|10-80 1-12
|Supposedly sent to an unknown location in Florida. Replaced by bot from Austin, TX (502 W Ben White Blvd) in May 2013
|Unknown/Destroyed
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|[[Dook Larue (Animatronic)|Pasqually / Dook Larue]]
|[[Dook Larue (Animatronic)|Pasqually / Dook Larue]]
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|[[Fatz Geronimo (Animatronic)|Mr. Munch / Fatz Geronimo]]
|[[Fatz Geronimo (Animatronic)|Mr. Munch / Fatz Geronimo]]
|10-80 3-12
|10-80 3-12
|Supposedly sent to an unknown location in Florida. Replaced by bot from Austin, TX (502 W Ben White Blvd) in May 2013
|Unknown/Destroyed
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|[[Beach Bear (Animatronic)|Jasper T. Jowls / Beach Bear]]
|[[Beach Bear (Animatronic)|Jasper T. Jowls / Beach Bear]]
|10-80 4-12
|10-80 4-12
|Supposedly sent to an unknown location in Florida. Replaced by bots from Austin, TX (502 W Ben White Blvd) in May 2013
|Unknown/Destroyed
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|[[Mitzi Mozzarella (Animatronic)|Helen Henny / Mitzi Mozzarella]]
|[[Mitzi Mozzarella (Animatronic)|Helen Henny / Mitzi Mozzarella]]
|10-80 5-12
|10-80 5-12
|Supposedly sent to an unknown location in Florida. Replaced by bots from Austin, TX (502 W Ben White Blvd) in May 2013
|Unknown/Destroyed
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|[[Billy Bob (Animatronic)|Billy Bob]]
|[[Billy Bob (Animatronic)|Billy Bob]]
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[https://www.showbizpizza.com/photos/cec/tx_ingram/index.html 1996-2007]
[https://www.showbizpizza.com/photos/cec/tx_ingram/index.html 1996-2007]


[[File:Source- foursquare.jpg|left|thumb|308x308px|Ingram's 3-stage in 2013 after the Ben White bot swap]]
[[File:Source- foursquare.jpg|left|thumb|168x168px|Ingram's 3-stage in 2013 after the Ben White bot swap]]




Revision as of 19:34, 18 June 2024

Exterior in June 2024

6874 Ingram Rd, Store #98 is a Showbiz Pizza/Chuck E. Cheese that opened on June 10, 1981 as a corporate Showbiz Pizza Place with a Rock-Afire Explosion.

History

San Antonio (Ingram) opened its doors in June 10th, 1981 with a Rock-afire Explosion show. It was originally and currently a corporate-owned store. It was also the first ever Showbiz Pizza to open in the state of Texas, and 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 some little documentation exists back in the Showbiz days, it's possible that San Antonio (Ingram) 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 Pizza locations in the late 1980's, San Antonio (Ingram) received the Showbiz Pizza Campground upgrade.

In around 1991/1992, San Antonio (Ingram) received Concept Unification which converted the show to Munch's Make Believe Band. In around the Mid-Late 1990's, San Antonio (Ingram) received the Phase 1 remodel which removed some early 90's decor, added new decor, SkyTubes, & received a new exterior. San Antonio (Ingram) remained this way until sometime in 2006-2007 when they received the 2005 Update to the 2003 "Cool Chuck" Reconfiguration / Major Remodel Initiative which involved removing the Showroom Walls, Balcony Seating, an exterior repaint. They also received a minor expansion around 2012. They then received the Circles of Light stage in 2014 removing the 3-Stage bots and the stage was now behind it. They then received the 2.0 Remodel in July 2017 as one of the first of 7 2.0's removing the Circles of Light stage for a 2017 model Dance Floor (This also involved relocating the showroom to the right side wall as well). In Spring 2024, San Antonio added the video wall and upgraded to a 2021 model Dance Floor.

Stages

San Antonio opened with the Rock afire Explosion in 1981. Unfortunately, there are some photos but no videos to exist of San Antonio with the Rock afire, or as a Showbiz Pizza in general.

In 1991-1992, San Antonio received Concept Unification, converting the Rock afire into Munch’s Make Believe Band.

In May 2013, San Antonio replaced 4 of the main bots (Pasqually may not have been replaced) with bots from Austin, TX (502 W Ben White Blvd). They also re-added the Munch's Make Believe Band sign that caught on fire in the late 1990s.

In 2014, San Antonio removed the 3-Stage for the Circles of Light stage.

In July 2017, San Antonio started the 2.0 Remodel, removing the Circles of Light and adding a Dance Floor.

Stage Installed Removed Notes
Rock-Afire Explosion June 1981 1991 or 1992 First Showbiz Pizza store to open in Texas.
3-Stage 1991 or 1992 2014 One of 17 Showbiz Pizza stores in Texas to receive Concept Unification.
Circles of Light 2014 July 2017 Later sent to the Wilmington, DE location from 2017 until its closure in October 2020.
Dance Floor (2017 ver.) July 2017 Spring 2024 One of the 7 locations to receive the test 2.0 remodel. 2017 Model.
Dance Floor (2021 ver.) Spring 2024 Still In Use
Video Wall Spring 2024 Still In Use

Animatronics

Character Serial Status
Chuck E. Cheese / Rolfe DeWolfe 10-80 1-12 Supposedly sent to an unknown location in Florida. Replaced by bot from Austin, TX (502 W Ben White Blvd) in May 2013
Pasqually / Dook Larue 10-80 2-12 Unknown/Destroyed
Mr. Munch / Fatz Geronimo 10-80 3-12 Supposedly sent to an unknown location in Florida. Replaced by bot from Austin, TX (502 W Ben White Blvd) in May 2013
Jasper T. Jowls / Beach Bear 10-80 4-12 Supposedly sent to an unknown location in Florida. Replaced by bots from Austin, TX (502 W Ben White Blvd) in May 2013
Helen Henny / Mitzi Mozzarella 10-80 5-12 Supposedly sent to an unknown location in Florida. Replaced by bots from Austin, TX (502 W Ben White Blvd) in May 2013
Billy Bob 10-80 6-12 Unknown/Destroyed
Pizzacam / Looney Bird 10-80 7-12 Unknown/Destroyed
Munch Jr. / Choo Choo 10-80 8-12 Unknown/Destroyed
Building / Sun 10-80 10-12 Unknown/Destroyed
Moon 10-80 11-12 Unknown/Destroyed
Antioch N/A Unknown/Destroyed
Wink N/A Unknown/Destroyed

Gallery

1980's (Unknown Year)

1987

1996-2007

Ingram's 3-stage in 2013 after the Ben White bot swap






Videos

TODO

References

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