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[[File:W.D.M.jpg|thumb|West Des Moines' exterior in September 2017. (PC: Google Maps)]] |
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'''''1431 22nd St, Store #958''''' was a Showbiz Pizza Place that opened on October 13, 1980 with a Rock-Afire Explosion, which is still open to this day as a Chuck E. Cheese |
'''''1431 22nd St, Store #958''''' was a Showbiz Pizza Place that opened on October 13, 1980 with a Rock-Afire Explosion, which is still open to this day as a Chuck E. Cheese. |
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This location was the 5th Showbiz to open, and the 4th RAE installed, they would receive Concept Unification in 1991 or 1992; converting it into a 3-Stage, being the last animatronic show in the state of Iowa. In July 2022, the store would start their 2.0 Remodel. |
This location was the 5th Showbiz to open, and the 4th RAE installed, they would receive Concept Unification in 1991 or 1992; converting it into a 3-Stage, being the last animatronic show in the state of Iowa. In July 2022, the store would start their 2.0 Remodel. |
Revision as of 10:55, 16 October 2023
1431 22nd St, Store #958 was a Showbiz Pizza Place that opened on October 13, 1980 with a Rock-Afire Explosion, which is still open to this day as a Chuck E. Cheese.
This location was the 5th Showbiz to open, and the 4th RAE installed, they would receive Concept Unification in 1991 or 1992; converting it into a 3-Stage, being the last animatronic show in the state of Iowa. In July 2022, the store would start their 2.0 Remodel.
History
West Des Moines opened on October 13th, 1980 as a Showbiz Pizza Place with a Rock-afire Explosion. This was the 1st Showbiz in Iowa, the 4th Rock-afire Explosion installed, and the 5th Showbiz to open. In 1981, the beta bots were replaced with the current bots. In the late '80s, they received the 1988 remodel, which involved SPP decor for SPT decor, changed the exterior, added awnings above the counters, and received the Showbiz Pizza Campground Upgrade. West Des Moines remained like this until 1991/1992, when they received Concept Unification. This involved removing all Showbiz decor, changed the exterior again, and removed the Rock-afire Explosion for a 3-Stage. In the mid-late '90s, they received the 1993 remodel, involving entirely refurbishing the restaurant, and changing the exterior once again, but removed the SPP facade. In 2011/2012, they received the 2005 remodel, involving removing all '90s decor for new decor, tearing down the showroom walls, removing balcony seating, removed the dim lighting, and changed the exterior once again. As of July 2023, West Des Moines is currently undergoing the 2.0 Remodel. Despite the 3-Stage still being there, the animatronics and props are currently undergoing removal, with the majority of Stage Left confirmed to have been removed.
Stages
Originally when the store opened, they had a Rock-Afire Explosion, they were the 4th RAE installed, and originally had the "Beta" bots, which had hollow frames, unlike the later ones, which have solid frames. They would replace the original bots in 1981, as all other "Beta" shows. In around 1991 or 1992, they would undergo Concept Unification, this was the process used to convert the RAE characters into the Chuck E. Cheese characters. As of October 2022, they still have the 3-Stage (With Building and Moon disabled), with it also being the last 3-Stage in Iowa, but also the last animatronic stage in the state, as Davenport (second Showbiz in the state) and Cedar Falls (relocation of the fourth Showbiz in the state, which relocated in 2001) are both 2.0. The 3-Stage would be removed in July 2023 for a 2021 Model Dance Floor + Video Wall.
Stage | Installed | Removed | Notes |
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Rock-Afire Explosion | October 1980 | 1991-1992 | First Showbiz Pizza Store to open in Iowa. Original bots replaced in 1981. All Four ShowBiz locations in Iowa was converted to stage below. |
3-Stage | 1991-1992 | July 16, 2023 | One of 4 Showbiz Pizza stores in Iowa to undergo Concept Unification. Last animatronic stage in Iowa. Munch has Cyberamic keyboard. No Wink. Chuck E. Wears rare "Cool Chuck" outfit. |
Dance Floor + Video Wall | July 2023 | Will be installed soon | 2021 Model. |
Animatronics
Animatronic | Serial Code | Whereabouts |
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Beta Rolfe DeWolfe | 7-80 1-4 | Destroyed |
Beta Dook Larue | 7-80 2-4 | Destroyed |
Beta Fatz Geronimo | 7-80 3-4 | Destroyed |
Beta Beach Bear | 7-80 4-4 | Destroyed |
Beta Mitzi Mozzarella | 7-80 5-4 | Destroyed |
Beta Billy Bob | 7-80 6-4 | Destroyed |
Beta Looney Bird | 7-80 7-4 | Destroyed |
Beta Choo Choo | 7-80 8-4 | Destroyed |
Beta Sun | 7-80 10-4 | Destroyed |
Beta Moon | 7-80 11-4 | Destroyed |
Beta Antioch | N/A | Destroyed |
Chuck E. Cheese / Rolfe DeWolfe | 4-81 1-3 | Destroyed |
Pasqually / Dook Larue | 4-81 2-3 | Destroyed |
Mr. Munch / Fatz Geronimo | 4-81 3-3 | Destroyed |
Jasper T. Jowls / Beach Bear | 4-81 4-3 | Destroyed |
Helen Henny / Mitzi Mozzarella | 4-81 5-3 | Destroyed |
Billy Bob | 4-81 6-3 | Unknown / Destroyed |
Pizzacam / Looney Bird | 4-81 7-3 | Unknown / Destroyed |
Munch Jr. / Choo Choo | 4-81 8-3 | Unknown / Destroyed |
Building / Sun | 4-81 10-3 | Disabled |
Moon | 4-81 11-3 | Disabled |
Antioch | N/A | Destroyed |
Wink | N/A | Unknown if ever had it. |
Gallery
TODO
YouTube Videos
Link | Title | Published Date / Filming Date | Credit To |
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https://youtu.be/0RTuUb_jK90 | Together We've Got It | Chuck E. Cheese's West Des Moines, Iowa | April 29, 2022 | Showbiz Midwest |
https://youtu.be/JDqfYM84wbU | Chuck E.Cheese's 3-Stage Curtains Open/Close At The West Des Moines, IA location | January 29, 2022 | ShowbizPizzaKid |
https://youtu.be/1-U74AWbdAs | Chuck E. Cheese’s West Des Moines, Iowa ‘Out of This World’ | June 22, 2021 | Showbiz Nebraska |