Visalia, CA (4345 W Noble Ave)
4345 W Noble Ave, Visalia, CA 93277 was a Showbiz Pizza Place that opened on May 2, 1983 with a Rock-Afire Explosion, which is still open to this day.
This converted to a Chuck E. Cheese around 1991, and still has their 3-Stage, which is also the last 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 received a remodel which involved 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 Remodel which removing all 1990's store art, Balcony Seating, Showroom Walls, & adding purple walls. In 2014, Visalia received the 2010 Update. As of October 2022, Visalia still has the 2010 Update.
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. As of October 2022, they still have their 3-Stage, with it being the last in the state of California. It is in very poor condition, and Chuck E. wears his rare "Cool Chuck" outfit, and has Jasper shoes on his feet, and Jasper has his Beach Bear guitar
| Stage | Installed | Removed |
|---|---|---|
| Rock-Afire Explosion | April 1983 | 1991 |
| 3-Stage | 1991 | Still in Use |
Animatronics
| Animatronic | Serial Number | Whereabouts |
|---|---|---|
| Chuck E. Cheese / Rolfe DeWolfe | 4-82 1-10 | In Store. |
| Pasqually / Dook Larue | 4-82 2-10 | In Store. |
| Mr. Munch / Fatz Geronimo | 4-82 3-10 | In Store. |
| Jasper T. Jowls / Beach Bear | 4-82 4-10 | In Store. |
| Helen Henny / Mitzi Mozzarella | 4-82 5-10 | In Store. |
| 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 | In Store. |
Gallery
(WIP)
Videos
| Link | Description | Footage Date | Upload Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | Video showcasing part of the 3-Stage with Prop characters back in 1999. | February 21, 1999 | March 27, 2022 |
| YouTube | Video showcasing part of the 3-Stage with Prop characters back in 2004. | 2004 | July 19, 2022 |
| YouTube | A video of the Visalia 3-Stage performing April 2012 Segment 2 on mute. | 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 |