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[[File:SpringfieldILExterior2022SeptemberGoogleMaps.png|thumb|Street view of the exterior in September 2022 (PC: Google Maps)]]
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'''''2369 McArthur Ave, Store #47''''' is a ''Showbiz Pizza/Chuck E. Cheese'' that opened on April 22, 1982 as a corporate ''ShowBiz Pizza Place'' with a [[Classic Stage|Rock-Afire Explosion]]. It is located in the Town and Country Shopping Center.
'''''2369 McArthur Ave (current address 2369 S MacArthur Blvd), Store #47''''' is a ''Chuck E. Cheese’s'' that opened on April 22, 1982, as a corporate owned ''ShowBiz Pizza Place'' with the [[Classic Stage|Rock-afire Explosion]] and is still open to this day undergoing their 2.0 remodel, with the last [[Concept Unification 1-Stage|CU 1-Stage]] It is located in the Town and Country Shopping Center. In May of 2024, CEC Entertainment would announce that Springfield would be one of 5 locations to keep its stage and be designated as a [[Munch's Make Believe Band Residency]].

==History==
==History==
Springfield opened its doors on April 22nd, 1982 as the 4th Showbiz Pizza store in Illinois (4th after [[Darien, IL (7409 Cass Ave)|Darien]], [[Bloomingdale, IL (132 E Lake St)|Bloomingdale]], [[Arlington Heights, IL (955 W Dundee Rd)|Arlington Heights]]). 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 some little documentation exists back in the ShowBiz days, it can be determined that Springfield 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, Springfield received the Showbiz Pizza Campground upgrade.
Springfield opened its doors on April 22nd, 1982, as the 4th ShowBiz Pizza Place in Illinois (4th after [[Darien, IL (7409 Cass Ave)|Darien]], [[Bloomingdale, IL (132 E Lake St)|Bloomingdale]], [[Arlington Heights, IL (955 W Dundee Rd)|Arlington Heights]]). It was originally and currently a corporate-owned store. Like many other ShowBiz locations, it had a typical ShowBiz layout. Although some little documentation exists back in the ShowBiz days, it can be determined that Springfield was one of several locations to receive an Uncle Klunk show package (and a Santa Claus retrofit package). Like many ShowBiz locations in the late 1980s, Springfield received the Showbiz Pizza Campground upgrade and the 80s remodel.


In around 1991, Springfield received Concept Unification which converted the show to Munch's Make Believe Band. In around the Mid-Late 1990's, Springfield received either [[Phase 1 (1994)|Phase 1]] or [[Phase 2 (1997)|Phase 2]] remodel which removed some early 90's decor and added new decor and SkyTubes. Springfield remained this way until Early 2011, when they received the 2005 remodel and the CU 1-Stage after [[Whitehall, PA (1000 Lehigh Valley Mall)]] (Which received it in around late 2010), and before [[Columbus, GA (3201 Macon Rd)]] (Which received it later in 2011). This also included tearing down the Showroom Walls & balcony seating, removing 90s decor, expanding the store, adding bright florescent lighting, & adding purple walls. As of January 2023, they still have the CU 1-Stage & the 2005 Remodel.
In 1991, Springfield received Concept Unification. This converted the show to Munch's Make Believe Band. In around the Mid-Late 90s, Springfield would receive [Phase 1 (1994)|Phase 1]] and [[Phase 2 (1997)|Phase 2]] which removed some early 90s decor, added new decor, and added SkyTubes. Springfield remained this way until Early 2011, when they received the 2005 remodel and the [[Concept Unification 1-Stage|CU 1-Stage]]. This also included tearing down the Showroom walls & balcony seating, removing 90s decor, expanding the store, adding bright florescent lighting, & adding purple walls.
==Stages==
Originally, Springfield featured a Rock-Afire Explosion, as all other Showbiz locations did. Unfortunately, there are some photos but no videos to exist of Springfield with the Rock afire, or as a ShowBiz in general.


On June 11th, 2024, the store would begin its [[CEC 2018 2.0 Remodel Program|2.0 Remodel]]. On June 14th, 2024, Springfield would receive parts from [[Whitehall, PA (1000 Lehigh Valley Mall)|Whitehall, PA]]'s CU-1 Stage and [[Laurel, MD (936 Fairlawn Ave)|Laurel, MD]]'s 3-Stage from the [[Showbiz Pizza Time Distribution Center (Topeka, KS)|SPT Distribution Center]]. Once the parts arrived, mechanical repairs began taking place on the show. The purple walls would be repainted to white and the Gameroom TVs were installed in the store.
Sometime in 1991, Springfield received [[Concept Unification]], converting the Rock afire into the Munch’s Make Believe Band 3-Stage.
==Stages==

In Early 2011, Springfield converted the 3-Stage into a CU 1-Stage.
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Stage
!Stage
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! Notes
! Notes
|-
|-
|[[Classic Stage|Rock-Afire Explosion]]
|[[Classic Stage|Rock-afire Explosion]]
|April 1982
|April 1982
|1991
|1991
| 4th Showbiz Pizza store to open in Illinois.
|4th Showbiz Pizza store to open in Illinois.
|-
|-
|[[Concept Unification Stage|3-Stage]]
|[[Concept Unification Stage|3-Stage]]
|1991
|1991
|2011
|Early 2011
|One of 10 Showbiz Pizza stores in Georgia to undergo Concept Unification.
|One of 10 ShowBiz stores in Illinois to undergo Concept Unification.
|-
|-
|[[Concept Unification 1-Stage|CU 1-Stage]]
|[[Concept Unification 1-Stage|CU 1-Stage]]
|2011
|Early 2011
| Still in use
|Still in Use
|One of three installed in-store. Last CU 1-Stage in existence. Last Creative Engineering bots in the state and region. Will be kept in-store throughout the 2.0 remodel.
|One of three installed in-store.
|-
|Dance Floor
|June 15, 2024
|Still in Use
|2019 Model.
|}
|}

== Arcade Machines ==

=== Skill ===

* Nerf Arcade
* Monopoly Roll 'N Go
* Jurassic Park Arcade
* [[Birthday Party]]
* Jackpot Xtreme
* Full Tilt
* Operation
* Big Bass Wheel Pro
* Water Blast
* Milk Jug Toss
* Kung Fu Panda Dojo Mojo
* The Simpsons Soccer
* Slam-A-Winner
* Fruit Ninja FX
* NBA Hoops (2 units)
* Alley Roller Classic (6 units)
* 2 Minute Drill
* Spongebob Bikini Bottom Bowling
* Avengers Coin Pusher (Single)
* Sky Riders
* Ice Man
* Paw Patrol
* Dead Heat Street Racing (2 units)
* Mad Wave Motion Theater
* Terminator Salvation
* [[Big Win Super Spin]]
* Frogger
* Jumpin’ Fantasy
* SideShow
* Spongebob Ticket Coaster
* [[Redhot]]
* Fishbowl Frenzy
* Deadstorm Pirates
* [[Pump Jump]]
* Robin Hood
* Nicktoons Nitro Racing
* [[Pop It for Gold]]

==== Coin Action ====

* Spongebob Pineapple Arcade
* The Price is Right Plinko
* The Simpsons Kooky Carnival

=== Kiddie ===

* [[Chuck E.'s Fun Photos Photo Booth]]
* Pirate's Hook
* Angry Birds Whacker
* Astro Invasion
* Space Ship
* Funny Hamster
* Dog Pounder
* Barney Tractor
* [[Chuck E. Cheese's Color Photo Ride (Rockstar, 2019)]]

==Animatronics==
==Animatronics==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Character
!Character
!Serial
!Serial
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|In store.
|In store.
|-
|-
| [[Dook Larue (Animatronic)|Pasqually / Dook Larue]]
|[[Dook Larue (Animatronic)|Pasqually / Dook Larue]]
| 7-81 2-16
| 7-81 2-16
|In store.
|In store.
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|[[Beach Bear (Animatronic)|Jasper T. Jowls / Beach Bear]]
|[[Beach Bear (Animatronic)|Jasper T. Jowls / Beach Bear]]
|7-81 4-16
|7-81 4-16
|In store.
|In store. Last Beach Bear guitar in a location.
|-
|-
|[[Mitzi Mozzarella (Animatronic)|Helen Henny / Mitzi Mozzarella]]
|[[Mitzi Mozzarella (Animatronic)|Helen Henny / Mitzi Mozzarella]]
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|[[Billy Bob (Animatronic)|Billy Bob]]
|[[Billy Bob (Animatronic)|Billy Bob]]
|7-81 6-16
|7-81 6-16
|Dismantled, parts kept in storage.
|Unknown/Destroyed
|-
|-
|[[Looney Bird (Animatronic)|Pizzacam / Looney Bird]]
|[[Looney Bird (Animatronic)|Pizzacam / Looney Bird]]
|7-81 7-16
|7-81 7-16
|Head owned by a private collector.
|Unknown/Destroyed
|-
|-
|[[Choo Choo (Animatronic)|Munch Jr. / Choo Choo]]
|[[Choo Choo (Animatronic)|Munch Jr. / Choo Choo]]
|7-81 8-16
|7-81 8-16
|Unknown/Destroyed
|Unknown, possibly destroyed.
|-
|-
|[[Sun (Animatronic)|Building / Sun]]
|[[Sun (Animatronic)|Building / Sun]]
|7-81 10-16
|7-81 10-16
|Unknown/Destroyed
|Unknown, possibly destroyed.
|-
|-
|[[Moon (Animatronic)|Moon]]
|[[Moon (Animatronic)|Moon]]
|7-81 11-16
|7-81 11-16
|Unknown/Destroyed
|Unknown, possibly destroyed.
|-
|-
|[[Antioch (Animatronic)|Antioch]]
|[[Antioch (Animatronic)|Antioch]]
|N/A
|N/A
|Unknown/Destroyed
|Unknown, possibly destroyed.
|-
|-
|[[Wink]]
|[[Wink]]
|N/A
|N/A
|Unknown/Destroyed
|Unknown, possibly destroyed.
|}
|}
==Gallery==
==Videos==
==Videos==
{| class="wikitable"
TODO
!Link
==References==
!Description
<references />
!Filming Date
!Published Date
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38Rr581JRHQ Link]
|A video showcasing the store in 2022.
|August 3, 2022
|August 5, 2022
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEVJ7S8y3r8 Link]
|A video showcasing the store in 2023.
|July 27, 2023
|Aug 2, 2023
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XBkBaGCgKg Link]
|A video showcasing the store undergoing the 2.0 remodel in 2024.
|June 15, 2024
|June 17, 2024
|}

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Springfieledilexterior1992.png|Exterior (1992)
File:SpringfieldPhase3.png|Springfield's Phase 3 exterior. (PC: Unknown)
File:Springfield cu1stage.png|Springfield, IL's CU-1 Stage pre-remodel.
File:Spring2.0.png|The store's 2.0 remodel showing the Gameroom TVs and purple walls repainted to white. (PC: Oden Hennies/Odens Movie Magic)
</gallery>

Latest revision as of 18:19, 24 June 2024


Street view of the exterior in September 2022 (PC: Google Maps)


2369 McArthur Ave (current address 2369 S MacArthur Blvd), Store #47 is a Chuck E. Cheese’s that opened on April 22, 1982, as a corporate owned ShowBiz Pizza Place with the Rock-afire Explosion and is still open to this day undergoing their 2.0 remodel, with the last CU 1-Stage It is located in the Town and Country Shopping Center. In May of 2024, CEC Entertainment would announce that Springfield would be one of 5 locations to keep its stage and be designated as a Munch's Make Believe Band Residency.

History

Springfield opened its doors on April 22nd, 1982, as the 4th ShowBiz Pizza Place in Illinois (4th after Darien, Bloomingdale, Arlington Heights). It was originally and currently a corporate-owned store. Like many other ShowBiz locations, it had a typical ShowBiz layout. Although some little documentation exists back in the ShowBiz days, it can be determined that Springfield was one of several locations to receive an Uncle Klunk show package (and a Santa Claus retrofit package). Like many ShowBiz locations in the late 1980s, Springfield received the Showbiz Pizza Campground upgrade and the 80s remodel.

In 1991, Springfield received Concept Unification. This converted the show to Munch's Make Believe Band. In around the Mid-Late 90s, Springfield would receive [Phase 1 (1994)|Phase 1]] and Phase 2 which removed some early 90s decor, added new decor, and added SkyTubes. Springfield remained this way until Early 2011, when they received the 2005 remodel and the CU 1-Stage. This also included tearing down the Showroom walls & balcony seating, removing 90s decor, expanding the store, adding bright florescent lighting, & adding purple walls.

On June 11th, 2024, the store would begin its 2.0 Remodel. On June 14th, 2024, Springfield would receive parts from Whitehall, PA's CU-1 Stage and Laurel, MD's 3-Stage from the SPT Distribution Center. Once the parts arrived, mechanical repairs began taking place on the show. The purple walls would be repainted to white and the Gameroom TVs were installed in the store.

Stages

Stage Installed Removed Notes
Rock-afire Explosion April 1982 1991 4th Showbiz Pizza store to open in Illinois.
3-Stage 1991 Early 2011 One of 10 ShowBiz stores in Illinois to undergo Concept Unification.
CU 1-Stage Early 2011 Still in Use One of three installed in-store. Last CU 1-Stage in existence. Last Creative Engineering bots in the state and region. Will be kept in-store throughout the 2.0 remodel.
Dance Floor June 15, 2024 Still in Use 2019 Model.

Arcade Machines

Skill

  • Nerf Arcade
  • Monopoly Roll 'N Go
  • Jurassic Park Arcade
  • Birthday Party
  • Jackpot Xtreme
  • Full Tilt
  • Operation
  • Big Bass Wheel Pro
  • Water Blast
  • Milk Jug Toss
  • Kung Fu Panda Dojo Mojo
  • The Simpsons Soccer
  • Slam-A-Winner
  • Fruit Ninja FX
  • NBA Hoops (2 units)
  • Alley Roller Classic (6 units)
  • 2 Minute Drill
  • Spongebob Bikini Bottom Bowling
  • Avengers Coin Pusher (Single)
  • Sky Riders
  • Ice Man
  • Paw Patrol
  • Dead Heat Street Racing (2 units)
  • Mad Wave Motion Theater
  • Terminator Salvation
  • Big Win Super Spin
  • Frogger
  • Jumpin’ Fantasy
  • SideShow
  • Spongebob Ticket Coaster
  • Redhot
  • Fishbowl Frenzy
  • Deadstorm Pirates
  • Pump Jump
  • Robin Hood
  • Nicktoons Nitro Racing
  • Pop It for Gold

Coin Action

  • Spongebob Pineapple Arcade
  • The Price is Right Plinko
  • The Simpsons Kooky Carnival

Kiddie

Animatronics

Character Serial Status
Chuck E. Cheese / Rolfe DeWolfe 7-81 1-16 In store.
Pasqually / Dook Larue 7-81 2-16 In store.
Mr. Munch / Fatz Geronimo 7-81 3-16 In store.
Jasper T. Jowls / Beach Bear 7-81 4-16 In store. Last Beach Bear guitar in a location.
Helen Henny / Mitzi Mozzarella 7-81 5-16 In store.
Billy Bob 7-81 6-16 Dismantled, parts kept in storage.
Pizzacam / Looney Bird 7-81 7-16 Head owned by a private collector.
Munch Jr. / Choo Choo 7-81 8-16 Unknown, possibly destroyed.
Building / Sun 7-81 10-16 Unknown, possibly destroyed.
Moon 7-81 11-16 Unknown, possibly destroyed.
Antioch N/A Unknown, possibly destroyed.
Wink N/A Unknown, possibly destroyed.

Videos

Link Description Filming Date Published Date
Link A video showcasing the store in 2022. August 3, 2022 August 5, 2022
Link A video showcasing the store in 2023. July 27, 2023 Aug 2, 2023
Link A video showcasing the store undergoing the 2.0 remodel in 2024. June 15, 2024 June 17, 2024

Gallery

  • Exterior (1992)

    Exterior (1992)

  • Springfield's Phase 3 exterior. (PC: Unknown)

    Springfield's Phase 3 exterior. (PC: Unknown)

  • Springfield, IL's CU-1 Stage pre-remodel.

    Springfield, IL's CU-1 Stage pre-remodel.

  • The store's 2.0 remodel showing the Gameroom TVs and purple walls repainted to white. (PC: Oden Hennies/Odens Movie Magic)

    The store's 2.0 remodel showing the Gameroom TVs and purple walls repainted to white. (PC: Oden Hennies/Odens Movie Magic)

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