San Antonio, TX (11735 Bandera Rd)
Pre 2.0 Exterior
Stages
This location opened with a Studio C Beta, the newest stage for Chuck E. Cheese’s at that time, featuring the 32-movement Chuck E. Cheese animatronic created by Garner Holt Productions. The stage would remain in average condition with the Ticket Blaster being moved in front of the blue screen in 2012, and the light box removed in-between August 2010 and February 2011 after 2 of the original monitors were replaced with smaller TV screens. In early 2022, most of the animatronics movements would stop functioning, with only 8 out of the 32 movements functional. In the early 2010s, Bandera would recieve a new mask and avenger shirt for the character. The new mask would cause the characters nose to infamously droop. The stage would be removed on April 1, 2024, in favor of the store receiving the 2.0 Remodel.History
The land the Bandera Road Chuck E. Cheese's would be built on was purchased in October 2001, with the store opening on April 16th, 2002. After opening, the store would remain untouched aside from the game package changing and the original can lights being replaced with fluorescent lights in February/March 2011. In the Summer of 2015, the store would receive the 2015 remodel package. This remodel would remove the skytubes and update the stores design to fit with the 'Rockstar' era. This location is the manager training location for the San Antonio area.(1) On April 1, 2024, the store would start its 2.0 Remodel, removing the show and animatronic on the same day.2016 Car Crash
On June 2nd, 2016, A grandmother was about to park into a space when she accidentally hit her accelerator. Her vehicle hit the front of the store. The grandson was treated at the scene. (2)Stages
| Stage | Installed | Removed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio C Beta | April 2002 | April 2024 | 32M Beta |
| Dance Floor + Video Wall | April 2024 | 2021 Model | Dance Floor originally came from the Arlington (Fielder) location. |
Animatronics
| Animatronic | Serial | Whereabouts |
|---|---|---|
| Chuck E. Cheese 32m (Animatronic) | 160 | Unknown/Destroyed |
Games & Rides
Skill Games
- The Price is Right
- Big Win Super Spin
- Whack and Win
- Fishbowl Frenzy
- Harpoon Lagoon
- Penalty Kick
- Sonic Spinner
- Winners Wheel
- Treasure Quest
- Bop 2 Win
- Terminator Salvation
- Chuck E's Rubble Bubble
- Super Star
- Choppy Wood
- The Simpsons Kooky Carnival
- Subway Surfers
- The Great Ticket Carnival
- Tippin' Bloks
- Alley Roller
- NBA Hoops
- NFL 2 Minute Drill
- Dog Pounder
- Teeter Totter Castle
- Operation
- Spongebob Squarepants Pinapple Arcade
- Jurassic Park Arcade
- ICE Cube Drop Zone
Kiddie Games/Rides
- Whack'em Funky Gators
- Hungry Chickens
- Chuck E. Cheese's Sketch Book
- Hammer Fun
- Magix Floor
- Astro Invasion
- Deadstorm Pirates
- Paw Patrol
- Jett Rider
- Chuck E. Cheese's Photo Ride
Videos
| Link | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQA9WJgwchk | Commercial(?) for the store, oldest known footage of the store. | April 25th, 2008 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DOdRK8HLa4 | Home Video | August 25th, 2010 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuFvb8OAYAc | Home Video | February 1st, 2011 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4MERDcwunY | Birthday Show preformance | February 1st, 2011 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzxT1woG3rI | Birthday Show preformance | February 1st, 2011 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6NWIPn75kw | View of the stage during the Happy Dance live show | October 10th, 2016 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_lnGsCf8Ew | Studio C Beta preforming Nothing Like a Walk | October 12th, 2016 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_TDMypJEso | Store Tour | October 13th, 2016 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owMSVoxnzUQ | Studio C Beta preforming Pumpkin Patch | October 13th, 2018 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPCUjRsfSdg | Studio C Beta preforming Didn't Need to Be Afraid | October 14th, 2018 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcWn7V19EoE | Studio C Beta preforming Costume Party | October 14th, 2018 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrDwCiQZbQY | Studio C Beta preforming Costume Party | October 15th, 2018 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c7mh8ClRio | Studio C Beta preforming Didn't Need to Be Afraid | October 19th, 2018 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrj11YLM2HI | Studio C Beta preforming Tail of Jasper T. | Feburary 2nd, 2019 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FylEUMgJajA | Studio C Beta Preforming LoopinsBoopinFakinDoopinFloppenLoopenFunnin’s Day | Feburary 2nd, 2019 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2t6qF_SqDc | Chuck E. Live preformance of Me and My Friends | Febuary 2019 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jsWZlvdJJM | Studio C Beta preforming Lend a Helping Hand | Febuary 2019 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U86Vx0-PNp0 | Showroom Tour | June 18th, 2021 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSWCsx7qo20 | Store Tour | October 9th, 2021 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db_fKXvwJ8A | Studio C Beta reforming Down the Road | Junes 27th, 2022 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98enq5RM6YE | Studio C Beta preforming El Rey Guitarrista | September 18th, 2022 |
| https://youtu.be/7nI7kmtQMP4?si=5uKTpMk8VKhLp9HS | Birthday Show performance | December 22nd, 2022 |
Bandera's game room in 2004.
Animatronic in 2009.
Showroom in 2009.
Animatronic in the early 2010s.
Showroom in September 2022.
Pre 2.0 Exterior
Animatronic in April 2014
Animatronic in 2004.
References
- Metairie, LA General Manager
- https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/woman-crashes-car-into-chuck-e-cheeses-restaurant