San Antonio, TX (6874 Ingram Rd)
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 upgraded to the 2021 version of the 2.0 remodel.
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.
In Spring 2024, San Antonio added the video wall and upgraded to a 2021 model 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
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Ingram's 3-stage in 2013 after the Ben White bot swap
Videos
| Link | Notes | Filming Date | Upload Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://youtu.be/K616kbBJbS0?si=BS0kSp7jvfTjaMjD | Matt The Franchize performing as Chuck | October 21st, 2006 | October 23rd, 2006 |
| https://youtu.be/j9p-h4UeRxU?si=_46QemayDyW6pTKl | Matt The Franchize performing as Chuck | October 21st, 2006 | October 23rd, 2006 |
| https://youtu.be/0FTMMIcDH04?si=8aQRTNIdEVrDGfXl | Birthday Show 1992 | 2005 | January 16th, 2007 |
| https://youtu.be/rGQVd3uHgCE?si=Hjgfkjkw7dIMqUg4 | January 1991 show, Segment 3 | 2005 | February 7th, 2008 |
| https://youtu.be/goD1Kncqx7Y?si=TIPfN7-P6GIAWYmr | Jasper | 2008 | August 30th, 2008 |
| https://youtu.be/8XTMfb8VB0U?si=vSc6rDzMDSVAQ1yO | September 2004 show, Segment 4 | 2004 | September 6th, 2008 |
| https://youtu.be/tHJdh3GvvcA?si=4MiuaB-yFbrceUWw | September 2004 show, Segment 1 | 2004 | September 6th, 2008 |
| https://youtu.be/bCf9_TS-v_M?si=abBoD9OLdlNDMCyD | Showroom tour | 2008 | September 17th, 2008 |
| https://youtu.be/QyCujtmDKxg?si=XfcVpj0TU-K54UnX | "Party Place" | 2008 | November 7th, 2008 |
| https://youtu.be/O4kJZQSpzBQ?si=Ho1m-clbhjHGip4J | Holiday 1993 show | Late 2008 | December 2nd, 2008 |
| https://youtu.be/vYbAQXV5lEQ?si=1PcoPEbufL2ZzjZP | "Holiday Party" 2008, Segment 1 | Late 2008 | December 20th, 2008 |
| https://youtu.be/-Si5YSWrrhA?si=nwdr2TYndm1RmlM_ | News Broadcast | Late 2008 | December 24th, 2008 |
| https://youtu.be/4g5Plq9ri1E?si=XsIvakytg3OitePH | January 2009 show, Segment 1 | January 2009 | January 4th, 2009 |
| https://youtu.be/bgolF8GDCxI?si=8BY5ISqZq4dIuHqn | Summer 2007 show, Segment 1 | Mid 2007 | July 22nd, 2009 |
| https://youtu.be/KIVaEc8ryZM?si=P7NNhMGPaVHDoVO1 | Summer 2007 show, Segment 3 | Mid 2007 | July 22nd, 2009 |
| https://youtu.be/ypVWj1dpJZE?si=hul5_TWBq7etxjlL | January 2004 show, Segment 1 | Early 2004 | October 28th, 2009 |
| https://youtu.be/Ium4ydS9qnI?si=r_cUoqER5Nj9nFtW | January 2004 show, Segment 2 | Early 2004 | October 28th, 2009 |
| https://youtu.be/0Gt7dBbX1EM?si=Iq4Y4IAs9zn66uR8 | September 2009 show, Segment 3 | Fall 2009 | November 13th, 2009 |
| https://youtu.be/yrEGwWc7mRo?si=-iMKY_MzfgyZ9EMb | Holiday 2002 show, Segment 1 | Early 2003 | November 29th, 2009 |
| https://youtu.be/IEleeCyR3dM?si=XINm1HTTp2iejFws | Holiday 2002 show, Segment 4 | Early 2003 | November 29th, 2009 |
| https://youtu.be/vVMBR0koGJI?si=zMtzQ73hNBqAxc0e | Birthday Show | 2009 | January 2nd, 2010 |
| https://youtu.be/9UxEjCjIU74?si=lr_elfCRYQsT069A | Home video | June 8th, 1997 | April 12th, 2011 |
| https://youtu.be/VnsT4eWgxrg?si=9h6dp1MhYRFjOl04 | Home video | June 8th, 1997 | April 12th, 2011 |
| https://youtu.be/b0R1xFvyprE?si=vHom9hNBQO0YtQgx | "12 Days of Christmas" | Late 2008 | April 12th, 2011 |
| https://youtu.be/Pjif-MC_Dag?si=ukiZzdv1AMPGGEl- | First footage of the COL. "stage" | April 6th, 2014 | April 6th, 2014 |
| https://youtu.be/ar5uJ0v4w44?si=zw041OYGa9gLgTgd | Photos | October 2016 | February 4th, 2017 |
| https://youtu.be/oQDp9emDuo8?si=6FXvB2wE9NxhfxUp | "Imagine Nation" | 2010 | August 19th, 2017 |
| https://youtu.be/ElUXk-EFWUc?si=QVGLxfyvDLzYtgQ0 | "Happy Dance" | October 2016 | October 11th, 2018 |
| https://youtu.be/CZzxJU2JkUQ?si=BlO54ax2Is-ltJWK | Store tour | December 1st, 2018 | December 1st, 2018 |
| https://youtu.be/QAJoXgGBvJk?si=o0Sft6Vtjo1uztag | "Spooky Dance" | October 16th, 2018 | October 26th, 2020 |
| https://youtu.be/uIr84PzZ6ho?si=UStoczagKZloN2SM | "Safety Pin" | 2009? | May 4th, 2021 |
| https://youtu.be/1cie6V50ZHc?si=7-7e3AWjGW5IUWOl | "Ain't Nothin Wrong With That" | April 2010? | May 21st, 2021 |
| https://youtu.be/XTysyQgFAkw?si=j_GbBm43u5thuRbz | Quick Store tour | October 2nd, 2021 | October 2nd, 2021 |
| https://youtu.be/ktn71rvA7q8?si=KBgE9TRbOLP9gNKH | Store tour | October 9th, 2021 | November 11th, 2021 |
| https://youtu.be/caeM45bSc3M?si=tATn86FiJqyHaOyb | Short footage of center stage | before 2013 | April 24th, 2022 |
| https://youtu.be/ag38rs8BFJ8?si=WePO1fUhgf15qZiy | History of the location | n/a | September 1st, 2022 |
| https://youtu.be/gecjKHSVYLU?si=6vssF3Qml6Oq_MZw | April 2005 show, Segment 1 | January 2010? | April 19th, 2023 |
| https://youtu.be/LFGjs_iFOZs?si=pWpmieZx-bvK97IE | Store tour | 2018 | July 24th, 2023 |
| https://youtu.be/gXBgHKH4Dj4?si=M_eHLLeSsNj63s2o | History of the location | n/a | August 3rd, 2023 |
| https://youtu.be/7PMv9Vh95Gc?si=R1a8YTqVZ91yo1e3 | Store after hours | August 3rd, 2023 | August 3rd, 2023 |
| https://youtu.be/vrN4PtoDvUg?si=dXoaFou1y83dRTR2 | Store tour | August 10th, 2023 | August 10th, 2023 |