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Revision as of 23:44, 31 March 2024
Street View of the exterior in April 2019 (PC: Google Maps)
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 undergoing 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 Remodel, and have since removed its 3-Stage. As of February 2024, Visalia is still undergoing its 2.0 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. In February 4, 2024, the 3-Stage was removed.
| Stage | Installed | Removed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Dance Floor | February 2024 | Still in Use | 2019 Model |
| Video Wall | February 2024 | Still in Use | 2021 Model |
Animatronics
| Animatronic | Serial Number | Whereabouts |
|---|---|---|
| Chuck E. Cheese / Rolfe DeWolfe | 4-82 1-10 | Destroyed |
| Pasqually / Dook Larue | 4-82 2-10 | Destroyed, hand owned by itzarob |
| Mr. Munch / Fatz Geronimo | 4-82 3-10 | Destroyed |
| Jasper T. Jowls / Beach Bear | 4-82 4-10 | Destroyed |
| Helen Henny / Mitzi Mozzarella | 4-82 5-10 | Destroyed |
| Billy Bob | 4-82 6-10 | Destroyed |
| PizzaCam / Looney Bird | 4-82 7-10 | Destroyed |
| Munch Jr. / Choo Choo | 4-82 8-10 | Destroyed |
| Building / Sun | 4-82 10-10 | Destroyed |
| Moon | 4-82 11-10 | Destroyed |
| Antioch | N/A | Destroyed |
| Wink | N/A | Destroyed |
Gallery
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Visalia's Rock-afire Explosion.
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Visalia's 3-Stage (Center Stage) (August 2021).
Videos
| Link | Description | Footage Date | Upload Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |