Lowell, MA (199 Plain St)
Exterior, November 2023 (PC: Destination1995.)
History
Lowell opened May 27th, 1993, in Meadow Brook Center, with a 1-Stage. The store would remain roughly similar to how it was when it opened for 19 years, updating the logo to the Thumb Chuck sign sometime between 1995 and 1998. In August 2012, Lowell would receive the CEC 2005 Remodel Program, and expand into a former storefront to the left, rebuilding the stage in the process. This also included a major exterior remodel as well. The address would also be changed from 209 Plain St to 199 Plain St. Lowell started their 2.0 remodel in September 2023. The stage would be removed on the 17th, with the Dance Floor and Video Wall being installed around the same time. On November 1, 2023, the store held its Grand Reopening, with Helen Henny, Mr. Munch, and Jasper T. Jowls making an appearance. The walkarounds would be from Princeton, NJ. On April 24, 2024, the store would receive the Trampoline Zone, and were fully setup a day later.Stages
Lowell would be the first 1-Stage to have a blank brick wall for Pasqually, as the other early 1-Stages would feature the 'Pasqually's Amateur Hour' Art. Lowell also features minor differences in the cityscape backdrops that were changed for later versions, such as the edges of the far corners of the buildings being all green instead of the standard red that most 1-Stages would receive. All 5 opening day masks were from Corporate's Road Stage, designed by Jul Kamen. In 2001, Pasqually would receive a new mask. In 2002, Lowell would replace their side curtains with lift curtains. In the early 2000s, Helen received a new mask. Munch's hat would also be removed as early as 2001. Chuck got the Cool Chuck outfit in 2002. Helen later got her third new mask and Chuck got the Avenger cap by 2010. Chuck's mask was replaced in January 2012. In May 2012, Lowell removed their lift curtains. The stage would be rebuild during the CEC 2005 Remodel in August 2012. Chuck's khakis went missing for a period at this time, before being placed back on. The Avenger cap was removed in September 2013. In 2017, Jasper and Pasqually would receive new masks, and Chuck got a new snout and jaw. In April 2018, Lowell would receive stage parts from Newington, New Hampshire, including Helen and Munch's masks, Munch's keyboard front, Pasqually's drum set, and Pasqually's shoes, which would be placed on Jasper, much like at Newington. In October 2021, Lowell's original Chuck, Helen, and Jasper top halves would be removed, and replaced with Worcester's top halves. This would mark the final major change to the stage, as the stage would be removed along with North Dartmouth, MA (412-418 State Rd) in September 2023.| Stage | Installed | Removed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Stage | May 1993 | September 17th, 2023 | One of 3 1-Stages installed in Massachusetts. |
| Dance Floor | September 2023 | Still In Use | 2019 Model |
| Video Wall | September 2023 | Still In Use | 2021 Model |
Animatronics
| Animatronic | Manufacturing date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chuck E Cheese (Cyberamic)|Chuck E. Cheese (Cyberamic) | 1993 | Top half replaced with Worcester, MA's. Destroyed. |
| Helen Henny (Cyberamic) | 1993 | Top half replaced with Worcester, MA's. Destroyed. |
| Mr. Munch (Cyberamic) | 1993 | Destroyed. |
| Jasper T. Jowls (Cyberamic) | 1993 | Top half replaced with Worcester, MA's. Destroyed. |
| Pasqually (Cyberamic) | 1993 | Destroyed. |
| Wink (Cyberamic) | 1993 | Destroyed. |
Videos
| Link | Description | Date Filmed | Date Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XK8Az2zKNsw&t=2809s | Lowell's location installation mentioned in a CEC TV '93 ID spot. | September 14, 1993 | Dec 6th, 2020 |
| https://youtu.be/VeFmFxGvAks | Lowell performing Birthday 1995, it is the earliest footage of the stage and features all original Corporate Office Masks. | 1995 | January 8th, 2022 |
| https://youtu.be/0X_KHqjEra0 | Lowell during the Summer 2005 Show. | July 30th, 2005 | June 27th, 2016 |
| https://youtu.be/f9mr3w2d2Qw | Lowell during the April 2012 Show. | June 21st, 2012 | September 13th, 2017 |
| https://youtu.be/U9zy3pSeMKI | Lowell during the January 2013 Show, after receiving the 2005 Remodel. | January 6th, 2013 | June 15th, 2022 |
| https://youtu.be/1oqM2m-VlMs | Lowell in 2019, after receiving new/reused masks in 2017 and 2018 respectively. | 2019 | April 4th, 2019 |
| https://youtu.be/LNWe3Wm02M4 | Lowell in 2022, after replacing the top halves of Chuck, Helen, and Jasper with Worcester's in 2021. | November 10th, 2022 | December 28th, 2022 |
| https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kq8ANoVPdMc | Short Clip of 'Let's Have a Party' from Show 1 2016 being performed on Lowell's 1-Stage. | May 11th, 2023 | May 11th, 2023 |
| https://www.youtube.com/shorts/f_yrTvmK-QA | Short Clip of 'In the Future' from Show 3 2015 being performed on Lowell's 1-Stage. | May 11th, 2023 | May 11th, 2023 |
| https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XhcZxS_eMPA | Short Clip of 'Chuck E.'s Middle Name' from Show 2 2021 being performed on Lowell's 1-Stage. | May 11th, 2023 | May 11th, 2023 |
| https://www.youtube.com/shorts/D5JVMmYxUV4 | Short Clip of 'The Tail of Jasper T.' from Show 1 2019 being performed on Lowell's 1-Stage. | May 11th, 2023 | May 11th, 2023 |
| https://www.youtube.com/shorts/s9k_SnGpsL8 | Short Clip of 'Gamin' Time' from Show 3 2016 being performed on Lowell's 1-Stage. | May 11th, 2023 | May 11th, 2023 |
| https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XP8qEswyOpY | Short Clip of 'Crochet All Day' from Show 2 2021 being performed on Lowell's 1-Stage. | May 11th, 2023 | May 11th, 2023 |
| https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qBbZvPqlt5I | Short Clip of 'Lend a Helping Hand' from Show 5 2018 being performed on Lowell's 1-Stage. | May 11th, 2023 | May 11th, 2023 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q-q4Gh-qzw | Store Tour from May 2023 | May 11th, 2023 | May 26th, 2023 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-xaHRZEXp0 | 'Let's Have a Party' from Show 1 2016 being performed on Lowell's 1-Stage. | May 11th, 2023 | May 26th, 2023 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OynY7Sd8ljw | 'In the Future' from Show 3 2015 being performed on Lowell's 1-Stage. | May 11th, 2023 | May 26th, 2023 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEw928_uLwU | 'Chuck E.'s Middle Name' from Show 2 2021 being performed on Lowell's 1-Stage. | May 11th, 2023 | May 26th, 2023 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr3Qy6k5_LU | 'The Tail of Jasper T.' from Show 1 2019 being performed on Lowell's 1-Stage. | May 11th, 2023 | May 27th, 2023 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xpi-Bq2U4Q | 'Gamin' Time' from Show 3 2016 being performed on Lowell's 1-Stage. | May 11th, 2023 | May 27th, 2023 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5JtDnoR7ic | 'Crochet All Day' from Show 2 2021 being performed on Lowell's 1-Stage. | May 11th, 2023 | May 27th, 2023 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-Xd6bRLgm8 | 'Lend a Helping Hand' from Show 5 2018 being performed on Lowell's 1-Stage. | May 11th, 2023 | May 27th, 2023 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPW4uEBV-eQ | 'Let's Have a Party' from Show 1 2016 being performed on Lowell's 1-Stage. | August 12th, 2023 | August 18th, 2023 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWFpQF79oaQ | 'Play All You Can Play' from Show 3 2019 being performed on Lowell's 1-Stage. | August 12th, 2023 | August 18th, 2023 |
Lowell's 2.0 Interior as of September 2023 (PC: ceccheese on Instagram).
Photo of Lowell's trampolines
The Rare Five Character Name Stars at Lowell, Circa 2011. Staten Island was the only other location known to have them.
Lowell's 1-Stage in Late 2021 after Lowell's original Chuck, Helen, and Jasper top halves was replaced with Worcester's top halves.
A outside picture of Lowell's entrance while being phase 3.
Exterior, November 2023 (PC: Destination1995.)
Exterior with 2005 Remodel.
Inside of Lowell's trampoline
Two mice peeking out of one of the back room doors. Lowell has had rodent issues since 2001.
A screenshot from a YouTube video of the store's 1-Stage back in Early 2012 before they relocated the Showroom (PC: chuckecheeseshows on YouTube)
Screenshot of Lowell's Interior in October 2023 from Google Maps.
A photo of the store's 1-Stage on August 28th, 2017 (PC: Alicia on Google Maps)
A photo of the store's exterior back in 2001 (PC: showbizpizza.com)
A photo of the store's 1-Stage back in 2001 (PC: showbizpizza.com)