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'''''4345 W Noble Ave, Store #43''''' was a Showbiz Pizza Place that opened on May 2, 1983 with a Rock-afire Explosion, which is still open to this day with the 2.0 remodel.
This store underwent [[Concept Unification]] around 1991, and
== History ==
Visalia opened May 2, 1983 as ShowBiz Pizza Place in the Mineral King Plaza, They would later end up receiving the [[SPT 1988 Remodel Program|1988 Remodel]].<ref>https://youtu.be/5dWwX4Tk65g</ref> In 1991, Visalia's animatronics received [[Concept Unification]]. Visalia underwent another remodel in the Mid-Late 1990's which involved the removal of the Neon Signage, Blue and White Awnings, & checkers around the store. In 2006, Visalia received the 2005 update to the [[2003 "Cool Chuck" Reconfiguration / Major Remodel Initiative]] which removing all 1990's store art, Balcony Seating, Showroom Walls, & adding purple walls. In 2014, Visalia received the 2010 Update to the [[CEC
== Stages ==
Originally when the store opened, they had a [[Classic Stage|Rock-Afire Explosion]], as all other Showbiz locations had. In around 1991, the store would undergo Concept Unification, turning the RAE into [[
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!Installed
!Removed
!Notes
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|[[Classic Stage|Rock-Afire Explosion]]
|April 1983
|1991
|9th Showbiz Pizza Store to open in California.
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|[[Concept Unification Stage|3-Stage]]
|1991
|February 4, 2024
|One of 8 Showbiz Pizza Stores in California to undergo Concept Unification (Fullerton opened as a new store with the stage undergoing Concept Unification while the store was under construction). Last 3-Stage in
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|[[Chuck E. Live Stage (Dance Floor)|Dance Floor]]
|February 2024
|Still in Use
|2019 Model
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|[[Video Wall]]
|February 2024
|Still in Use
|2021 Model
▲|One of 8 Showbiz Pizza Stores in California to undergo Concept Unification (Fullerton opened as a new store with the stage undergoing Concept Unification while the store was under construction). Last in the State.
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|[[Rolfe Dewolfe & Earl Schmerle (Animatronic)|Chuck E. Cheese / Rolfe DeWolfe]]
|4-82 1-10
|Destroyed / Thrown Away▼
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|[[Dook Larue (Animatronic)|Pasqually / Dook Larue]]
|4-82 2-10
|Destroyed / Thrown Away, hand owned by ItzaRob.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMZnE_9wWSw&t=464s</ref>
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|[[Fatz Geronimo (Animatronic)|Mr. Munch / Fatz Geronimo]]
|4-82 3-10
|Destroyed / Thrown Away▼
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|[[Beach Bear (Animatronic)|Jasper T. Jowls / Beach Bear]]
|4-82 4-10
|Destroyed / Thrown Away▼
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|[[Mitzi Mozzarella (Animatronic)|Helen Henny / Mitzi Mozzarella]]
|4-82 5-10
|Destroyed / Thrown Away▼
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|[[Billy Bob (Animatronic)|Billy Bob]]
|4-82 6-10
|Destroyed / Unknown
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|[[Looney Bird (Animatronic)|PizzaCam / Looney Bird]]
|4-82 7-10
|Unknown
▲|Destroyed
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|[[Choo Choo (Animatronic)|Munch Jr. / Choo Choo]]
|4-82 8-10
|Unknown
▲|Destroyed
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|[[Sun (Animatronic)|Building / Sun]]
|4-82 10-10
|Unknown
▲|Destroyed
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|[[Moon (Animatronic)|Moon]]
|4-82 11-10
|Unknown
▲|Destroyed
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|[[Antioch (Animatronic)|Antioch]]
|N/A
|Destroyed / Unknown
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|[[Wink]]
|N/A
|Destroyed / Thrown Away
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==Gallery==
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File:VISALIA SPP.jpg|Visalia's Rock-afire Explosion.
File:DSC01538.jpg|Visalia's 3-Stage (Center Stage) (August 2021).
File:Cecvisiala.png|Picture from the store's Photo Ride car showing the tables walled off with caution tape. (PC: Sherry Ferreira)
File:Visalia chuck.png|Visalia, CA's Chuck animatronic on January 15th 2024. (PC: VeroNancy)
File:Visalia helen.png|Visalia, CA's Helen animatronic on January 15th 2024. (PC: VeroNancy)
File:Visalia munch.png|Visalia, CA's Munch animatronic on January 15th 2024. (PC: VeroNancy)
File:Visalia jasper.png|Visalia, CA's Jasper animatronic on January 15th 2024. (PC: VeroNancy)
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!Footage Date
!Upload Date
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|[https://youtu.be/mTRtEtTRFs8 Youtube]
|Birthday Star 2009 and April 2013 being performed on Visalia's 3-Stage
|June 2013
|June 14, 2013
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stR3wuehTOQ YouTube]
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH4yPvAowmE YouTube]
|A video of the Visalia 3-Stage performing April 2012 Segment 2
|June 10, 2012
|June 15, 2012
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Latest revision as of 13:42, 16 August 2024
4345 W Noble Ave, Store #43 was a Showbiz Pizza Place that opened on May 2, 1983 with a Rock-afire Explosion, which is still open to this day with the 2.0 remodel.
This store underwent Concept Unification around 1991, and was known for having the last 3-Stage in California.
History
Visalia opened May 2, 1983 as ShowBiz Pizza Place in the Mineral King Plaza, They would later end up receiving the 1988 Remodel.[1] In 1991, Visalia's animatronics received Concept Unification. Visalia underwent another remodel in the Mid-Late 1990's which involved the removal of the Neon Signage, Blue and White Awnings, & checkers around the store. In 2006, Visalia received the 2005 update to the 2003 "Cool Chuck" Reconfiguration / Major Remodel Initiative which removing all 1990's store art, Balcony Seating, Showroom Walls, & adding purple walls. In 2014, Visalia received the 2010 Update to the CEC 2005 Remodel Program. In February 2024, Visalia started its 2.0 refresh remodel, and have since removed its 3-Stage. As of April 2024, Visalia still has the Dance Floor and Video Wall and the refresh remodel.
Stages
Originally when the store opened, they had a Rock-Afire Explosion, as all other Showbiz locations had. In around 1991, the store would undergo Concept Unification, turning the RAE into Munch's Make Believe Band. In 2004[2], Chuck's Tux & Derby were replaced with the Cool Chuck outfit & also received 3-Stage Jasper shoes; Not long after, Moon and Pizzacam were removed. Chuck's cap was removed in September 2013. On February 4, 2024, the 3-Stage was removed.
Stage | Installed | Removed | Notes |
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Rock-Afire Explosion | April 1983 | 1991 | 9th Showbiz Pizza Store to open in California. |
3-Stage | 1991 | February 4, 2024 | One of 8 Showbiz Pizza Stores in California to undergo Concept Unification (Fullerton opened as a new store with the stage undergoing Concept Unification while the store was under construction). Last 3-Stage in California. 3-Stage was thrown away, rather than being sent to corporate. |
Dance Floor | February 2024 | Still in Use | 2019 Model |
Video Wall | February 2024 | Still in Use | 2021 Model |
Animatronics
Animatronic | Serial Number | Whereabouts |
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Chuck E. Cheese / Rolfe DeWolfe | 4-82 1-10 | Destroyed / Thrown Away |
Pasqually / Dook Larue | 4-82 2-10 | Destroyed / Thrown Away, hand owned by ItzaRob.[3] |
Mr. Munch / Fatz Geronimo | 4-82 3-10 | Destroyed / Thrown Away |
Jasper T. Jowls / Beach Bear | 4-82 4-10 | Destroyed / Thrown Away |
Helen Henny / Mitzi Mozzarella | 4-82 5-10 | Destroyed / Thrown Away |
Billy Bob | 4-82 6-10 | Destroyed / Unknown |
PizzaCam / Looney Bird | 4-82 7-10 | Unknown |
Munch Jr. / Choo Choo | 4-82 8-10 | Unknown |
Building / Sun | 4-82 10-10 | Unknown |
Moon | 4-82 11-10 | Unknown |
Antioch | N/A | Destroyed / Unknown |
Wink | N/A | Destroyed / Thrown Away |
Gallery
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Visalia's Rock-afire Explosion.
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Visalia's 3-Stage (Center Stage) (August 2021).
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Picture from the store's Photo Ride car showing the tables walled off with caution tape. (PC: Sherry Ferreira)
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Visalia, CA's Chuck animatronic on January 15th 2024. (PC: VeroNancy)
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Visalia, CA's Helen animatronic on January 15th 2024. (PC: VeroNancy)
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Visalia, CA's Munch animatronic on January 15th 2024. (PC: VeroNancy)
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Visalia, CA's Jasper animatronic on January 15th 2024. (PC: VeroNancy)
Videos
Link | Description | Footage Date | Upload Date |
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Youtube | Birthday Star 2009 and April 2013 being performed on Visalia's 3-Stage | June 2013 | June 14, 2013 |
YouTube | "The Dreidel Song" from December 2009 Show being performed on Visalia's 3-Stage | December 2009 | December 23, 2009 |
YouTube | A video of the Visalia 3-Stage performing April 2012 Segment 2 | June 10, 2012 | June 15, 2012 |
YouTube | "Song of Summer" from Show 3 2021 being performed on Visalia's 3-Stage | June 21, 2021 | June 21, 2021 |
YouTube | "Chuck E. Cheese is All About Fun!" from Show 3 2018 being performed on Visalia's 3-Stage | June 21, 2021 | June 21, 2021 |
YouTube | "Let's Be Friends" from Show 3 2021 being performed on Visalia's 3-Stage | June 21, 2021 | June 21, 2021 |
YouTube | A video showcasing the Visalia 3-Stage and Store Tour | June 21, 2021 | June 21, 2021 |
YouTube | "Out of This World" from Show 5 2016 being performed on Visalia's 3-Stage | June 21, 2021 | June 21, 2021 |
YouTube | "Dog Days of Summer" from Show 3 2021 being performed on Visalia's 3-Stage | June 21, 2021 | June 21, 2021 |
YouTube | "Song Title" from Show 5 2016 being performed on Visalia's 3-Stage | June 21, 2021 | June 21, 2021 |
YouTube | "I Dare You Not to Laugh" from Show 3 2021 being performed on Visalia's 3-Stage | June 21, 2021 | June 21, 2021 |
YouTube | A video showcasing the Visalia 3-Stage and Store Tour. | August-September 2022 | September 7, 2022 |
YouTube | A store tour from February 2023 | February 2023 | February 13, 2023 |