Arlington, TX (2216 S Fielder Rd)

Arlington, TX (2216 S Fielder Rd), Store #416, was a Pizza Time Theatre that opened in October 1980 with a Cyberamics Balcony Stage , and closed on March 17, 2024, after nearly 44 years in operation.⁽¹⁾ The location was the first Pizza Time Theatre to be opened in the state of Texas and would regularly be visited by CEC for various media and training purposes. This location was commonly confused with the Arlington, TX (3200 Justiss Dr) location, which opened as a Showbiz Pizza Place.

Stages

Arlington Fielder would be the first location to open with the Cyberamics Balcony Stage , with Madam Oink as the guest character. When the stage was installed, there was a hole in the back of the stage that led to the play area. It was unknown if the right-side entrance was there at the time or if there was another entrance in another room. This location's final guest character was in 1984 when Helen Henny would become a permanent addition to the Pizza Time Players. On February 1, 1987, Arlington Fielder would also become the first location to utilize Chuck E's House. It was worth noting that the stage and showroom area was not against a perimeter wall yet as the play area was still behind the stage. Around 1988 they got the SPT 1980's Remodel Program and dropped the Pizza Time Theatre name for Showbiz Pizza along with Irving, TX (3903 W Airport Fwy) , and Chino, CA (5250 Philadelphia St) . Between 1993 and 1995, the swing-bound Helen Cyberamic received 1990s cosmetics. In 1997, Chuck E.'s House was replaced by a 2-Stage . The showroom and stage were moved to be against the back perimeter wall of the location, eliminating the play area. In 2019, the location received parts from the Irving, TX (3903 W Airport Fwy) 1-Stage after that location received its 2.0 remodel. Around November 5th of 2022, Arlington's 2-Stage was observed to be mostly empty. The Cyberamics would be sent to Arlington's backrooms for unknown purposes after the stage's removal. On November 6, 2022, the Video Wall and Chuck E Live Stage (Dance Floor) were completely installed.

Cabaret/Lounge Acts

Arlington Fielder opened with Dolli Dimples (Cabaret) in the cabaret and had prototype Beagles animatronics in the lounge. The Beagles were replaced with The King at some point. It was unknown when each act would be removed or replaced.

Stage	Installed	Removed	Notes
Cyberamics Balcony Stage	October 1980	February 1987	First location to open with a Balcony Stage
Chuck E's House	February 1987	1997	First Chuck E.'s House stage in a location
2-Stage	1997	November 5, 2022
Chuck E Live Stage (Dance Floor) + Video Wall	November 6, 2022	March 17, 2024	2019 model
Classic Stage	Unknown	Unknown	Used in the Chuck E. Cheese's University
Awesome Adventure Machine	July 1996	August 1996	Used in the Chuck E. Cheese's University, sent to the Dallas, TX (13125 Montfort Dr) location for final installation

History

This location was the 16th Pizza Time Theatre location to ever open, and the very first in the state of Texas. On opening day, this store had a large ceremony; Nolan Bushnell made a surprise appearance, according to a local journalist who interviewed him at the event. The store would remodel for the first time around 1986 as part of unifying Pizza Time Theatre and Showbiz Pizza Place; shortly after, in 1991, the location would receive one of the first new art packages that would eventually inspire a future to remodel in the 1990s which leaned in heavily with this parody theming. The next remodel occurred sometime in 2003 during the initial testing phases of the 2003 'Cool Chuck' Reconfiguration / Major Remodel Initiative|'Cool Chuck' Major Remodel Initiative. In November 2016, the CEC 2000's Remodel Program awnings were removed. On July 20, 2018, the location was visited by CEC fans during Chuck E. Con 2018, alongside Grapevine, TX (2755 E Grapevine Mills Circle) . In October 2022, the Arlington store began its 2.0 Remodel, this remodel in particular would be the first done in-house by CEC themselves. this bought unforeseen consequences, as this remodel looked incomplete after it was finished. Fielder would permanently close on March 17, 2024, after nearly 44 years in operation due to problems with increased lease after the center the store was in went under new ownership.

Play Area

Behind the Cyberamics Balcony Stage sat a play area upon opening. this play area eventually would evolve into a Chuck E Cheese Play-N-Place featuring a mini rollercoaster, Dolli's Descent, and various other things. Children were able to access the play area through a hole on the back of the stage. With the installation of Chuck E.'s House, elements would be removed from the play area and an entrance would open up on the right side of the stage. In the early to mid 1990's they would open up the other side of the play area making an entrance on the left side as well. In 1997 when they installed the 2-Stage they would remove the play area and push back the stage into the former space along with creating more dining space.

Failed Concepts

This store was also the first to test the live Chuck E. Cheese performance concept; using a somewhat articulated Chuck E. Cheese head specially made for the performance where its mouth would be articulatedhttps://showbizpizza.com/info/documents/spt/spt_87entertainment.pdf. The location would start to test 'Surprises' around 1987. Surprises were animatronics placed around the store that would have a sensor that would activate it, making it tell a joke, pun, or compliment. At the same time, a showroom remodel was being considered that would completely overhaul the general effect it would give. The concept for this was called 'Chuck E.'s Town Square', where the showroom would be transformed into a miniature town square with buildings.⁽⁰⁾ It was unknown if the concept made it to Arlington or not due to how undocumented it was.

Chuck E. Cheese University

A little to known fact about this location was that this store houses a back room known as 'Chuck E. Cheese's University” where managers and technicians from around the country would be trained. For technicians, a full Classic Stage would be placed back there to train them, while higher-ups watched through a one-way mirror. Later on, this room would house the Awesome Adventure Machine to be finalized and programmed before making its way to the Dallas, TX (13125 Montfort Dr) location.⁽²⁾ As of now this room was still within the location, however, it was used for storage.

Arcade Machines

Skill

Ghostbusters
Alley Roller Classic
NBA Hoops
Baseball Pro
Luigi's Mansion Arcade
Tons of Tickets
Milk Jug Toss
Zombie Snatcher
Redhot
Barrel of Monkeys
Quik Drop
Jumanji
Tippin' Bloks
Big Win Super Spin
Drop It Drop It
Gum Drop
Fruit Ninja FX
Angry Birds Arcade
Water Blast
Grand Piano Keys
Nerf Arcade
Fast & Furious SuperCars
Rockin' & Rollin'
Deadstorm Pirates
Dizzy Chicken
Monopoly Roll 'N Go
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2017)
Spinner Frenzy
Chuck E Cheese's Sketch Book
Hungry Chickens
Big Bass Wheel Pro
Black Hole
Tight Rope
Cruis'n Blast
Crazy Tower
Terminator Salvation
Space Warp 66
Sonic Ball Blast

Coin Action

SpongeBob Pineapple Arcade
Wonderland
Hollywood Reels
Deep Sea Treasures
Jam Session
The Simpsons Kooky Karnival

Kiddie

Dog Pounder
Chuck E.'s Glider Rider
Bunny Pond
Hit Music
Spongebob Super Striker
Teacup Ride
Falgas Route 66
Chuck E. Cheese's Color Photo Ride (Rockstar, 2019)
Jett Rider
Bike Rally
Trophy Truck
Spydero

Videos

Link	Description	Filming Date
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phoP_I-dvNA	Video showcases area behind Rocker Stage, Rocker Stage, and showroom.	1990's
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ypjB4owMdc&t=1709s	The store's The King King Kat (Lounge), Rocker Stage, and various shots of its interior.	August 20, 1991
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcagtCz08OE	Gameroom and showroom area which shows a bit of the stage.	January 14, 1996
https://youtu.be/L0nfwawtysY	Video Showcasing the store, games, and Rocker Stage with the Swing Helen with 90's Cosmetics.	1996
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F0fTdIM62Q&lwast=LL&index=28&t=312s	Chuck E. Shuffle and Birthday Star '99	2000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LmrCY_N_WE	Birthday Extravaganza 08	2008
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEZy-LF4WFg	Animatronics performing Together We've Got It 2017 (Dubbed with 1989 audio)	February 23, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9H_MynFC-8	Chuck E. Con 2018 Complication Video. Arlington was featured at 2:05-2:29 & 4:11-4:18 which featured the store & the 2-Stage.	July 20-21, 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QnJjyhVneE	Store Tour	September 6, 2021

Animatronics

Animatronic	Serial / Manufacturing Date	Whereabouts
Chuck E Cheese (Cyberamic)	Unknown	Sent to the store's backrooms after removal, now unknown after store closure.
Guest Star Helen Henny (Cyberamic)	Unknown	Sent to the store's backrooms after removal, now unknown after store closure.
Mr Munch (Cyberamic)	Unknown	Sent to the store's backrooms after removal, now unknown after store closure.
Jasper T Jowls (Cyberamic)	Unknown	Sent to the store's backrooms after removal, now unknown after store closure.
Pasqually (Cyberamic)	Unknown	Sent to the store's backrooms after removal, now unknown after store closure.
Warblettes (Cyberamic)	N/A	Unknown
Waving Flags (Cyberamic)	Unknown	Unknown
Applause Board (Cyberamic)	Unknown	Unknown
Drum Board (Cyberamic)	Unknown	Unknown
Singing Flowers (Cyberamic)	N/A	Unknown
Dolli Dimples (Cabaret)	Unknown	Unknown
The Beagles Beach Bowzers (Lounge)	Unknown	Unknown
The King King Kat (Lounge)	Unknown	Unknown
Surprises Singing Flowers (Animatronic)	N/A	Unknown
Surprises Salad Bar (Animatronic)	N/A	Unknown
Surprises Jack in the Box (Animatronic)	N/A	Unknown
Wink (Cyberamic)	N/A	Sent to the store's backrooms after removal, now unknown after store closure.
Rolfe Dewolfe & Earl Schmerle (Animatronic)	Unknown	Used in the Chuck E. Cheese University
Dook Larue (Animatronic)	Unknown	Used in the Chuck E. Cheese University
Fatz Geronimo (Animatronic)	Unknown	Used in the Chuck E. Cheese University
Beach Bear (Animatronic)	Unknown	Used in the Chuck E. Cheese University
Mitzi Mozzarella (Animatronic)	Unknown	Used in the Chuck E. Cheese University
Billy Bob (Animatronic)	Unknown	Used in the Chuck E. Cheese University
Looney Bird (Animatronic)	Unknown	Used in the Chuck E. Cheese University
Choo Choo (Animatronic)	Unknown	Used in the Chuck E. Cheese University
Sun (Animatronic)	Unknown	Used in the Chuck E. Cheese University
Moon (Animatronic)	Unknown	Used in the Chuck E. Cheese University
Antioch (Animatronic)	Unknown	Used in the Chuck E. Cheese University
AAM Chuck E Cheese (Animatronic)	N/A	Used in the Chuck E. Cheese University, sent to the Dallas, TX (13125 Montfort Dr) location and subsequently destroyed