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San Antonio, TX (6874 Ingram Rd)

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Exterior in June 2024
6874 Ingram Rd, Store #98 is a Showbiz Pizza/Chuck E. Cheese that opened on June 10, 1981 as a corporate Showbiz Pizza Place with a Rock-Afire Explosion. Oldest operating store in Texas after the closure of Arlington, TX (2216 S Fielder Rd)

History

San Antonio (Ingram) opened its doors in June 10th, 1981 with a Rock-afire Explosion show. It was originally and currently a corporate-owned store. It was also the first ever Showbiz Pizza to open in the state of Texas, and like many other Showbiz Pizza locations, it had a typical SPP layout seen in many other stores across the United States and would eventually receive the 1988 remodel years after it would open. Although some little documentation exists back in the Showbiz days, it's possible that San Antonio (Ingram) was one of several locations to receive an Uncle Klunk show package (and a Santa Claus retrofit package as well) sometime after opening. Like many Showbiz Pizza locations in the late 1980's, San Antonio (Ingram) received the Showbiz Pizza Campground upgrade. In 1991, San Antonio (Ingram) received Concept Unification which converted the show to Munch's Make Believe Band. In around the Mid-Late 1990's, San Antonio (Ingram) received the Phase 1 remodel which removed some early 90's decor, added new decor, SkyTubes, & received a new exterior. San Antonio (Ingram) remained this way until sometime in 2006-2007 when they received the 2005 Update to the 2003 'Cool Chuck' Reconfiguration / Major Remodel Initiative which involved removing the Showroom Walls, Balcony Seating, an exterior repaint. They also received a minor expansion around 2012. Sometime between 2011-2013, the original Showbiz speakers were removed and patched up and replaced with newer speakers that were mounted to the ceiling on both sides of the stage, also around that time, the carpeting on the front of the stage was replaced with white wood paneling. They then received the Circles of Light stage in April 2014 replacing the 3-Stage and the stage was now behind it. They then received the 2.0 Remodel in July 2017 as one of the first of 7 2.0's removing the Circles of Light stage for a 2017 model Dance Floor (This also involved relocating the showroom to the right side wall as well). In April 2024, San Antonio upgraded to the 2021 version of the 2.0 remodel.

Stages

San Antonio opened with the Rock afire Explosion in 1981. Unfortunately, there are some photos but no videos to exist of San Antonio with the Rock afire, or as a Showbiz Pizza in general. In 1991, San Antonio received Concept Unification, converting the Rock afire into Munch’s Make Believe Band. In May 2013, San Antonio replaced 5 of the main bots with bots from Austin, TX (502 W Ben White Blvd). They also re-added the Munch's Make Believe Band sign that caught on fire in the late 1990s. In April 2014, San Antonio replaced the 3-Stage with the Circles of Light stage. In July 2017, San Antonio started the 2.0 Remodel, removing the Circles of Light and adding a Dance Floor. In April 2024, San Antonio added the video wall and upgraded to a 2021 model Dance Floor.
Stage Installed Removed Notes
Rock-Afire Explosion June 1981 1991 First Showbiz Pizza store to open in Texas.
3-Stage 1991 April 2014 One of 17 Showbiz Pizza stores in Texas to receive Concept Unification. Stage behind COL removed during 2.0.
Circles of Light April 2014 July 2017 Later sent to the Wilmington, DE location from 2017 until its closure in October 2020.
Dance Floor (2017 ver.) July 2017 April 2024 One of the 7 locations to receive the test 2.0 remodel. 2017 Model.
Dance Floor (2021 ver.) April 2024 Still In Use
Video Wall April 2024 Still In Use

Animatronics

Character Serial Status
Chuck E. Cheese / Rolfe DeWolfe 10-80 1-12 Supposedly owned by a private collector. Replaced by bot from Austin, TX (502 W Ben White Blvd) in May 2013
Pasqually / Dook Larue 10-80 2-12 Supposedly owned by a private collector. Replaced by bot from Austin, TX (502 W Ben White Blvd) in May 2013
Mr. Munch / Fatz Geronimo 10-80 3-12 Supposedly owned by a private collector. Replaced by bot from Austin, TX (502 W Ben White Blvd) in May 2013
Jasper T. Jowls / Beach Bear 10-80 4-12 Supposedly owned by a private collector. Replaced by bot from Austin, TX (502 W Ben White Blvd) in May 2013
Helen Henny / Mitzi Mozzarella 10-80 5-12 Supposedly owned by a private collector. Replaced by bot from Austin, TX (502 W Ben White Blvd) in May 2013
Billy Bob 10-80 6-12 Unknown/Destroyed
Pizzacam / Looney Bird 10-80 7-12 Unknown/Destroyed
Munch Jr. / Choo Choo 10-80 8-12 Unknown/Destroyed
Building / Sun 10-80 10-12 Unknown/Destroyed
Moon 10-80 11-12 Listed on eBay, sold to private collector in 2016
Antioch N/A Unknown/Destroyed
Wink N/A Unknown/Destroyed
1980's (Unknown Year) 1987 1996-2007

Videos

Link Notes Filming Date Upload Date
https://youtu.be/K616kbBJbS0?si=BS0kSp7jvfTjaMjD Matt The Franchize performing as Chuck October 21st, 2006 October 23rd, 2006
https://youtu.be/j9p-h4UeRxU?si=_46QemayDyW6pTKl Matt The Franchize performing as Chuck October 21st, 2006 October 23rd, 2006
https://youtu.be/0FTMMIcDH04?si=8aQRTNIdEVrDGfXl Birthday Show 1992 2005 January 16th, 2007
https://youtu.be/rGQVd3uHgCE?si=Hjgfkjkw7dIMqUg4 January 1991 show, Segment 3 2005 February 7th, 2008
https://youtu.be/goD1Kncqx7Y?si=TIPfN7-P6GIAWYmr Jasper 2008 August 30th, 2008
https://youtu.be/8XTMfb8VB0U?si=vSc6rDzMDSVAQ1yO September 2004 show, Segment 4 2004 September 6th, 2008
https://youtu.be/tHJdh3GvvcA?si=4MiuaB-yFbrceUWw September 2004 show, Segment 1 2004 September 6th, 2008
https://youtu.be/bCf9_TS-v_M?si=abBoD9OLdlNDMCyD Showroom tour 2008 September 17th, 2008
https://youtu.be/QyCujtmDKxg?si=XfcVpj0TU-K54UnX 'Party Place' 2008 November 7th, 2008
https://youtu.be/O4kJZQSpzBQ?si=Ho1m-clbhjHGip4J Holiday 1993 show Late 2008 December 2nd, 2008
https://youtu.be/vYbAQXV5lEQ?si=1PcoPEbufL2ZzjZP 'Holiday Party' 2008, Segment 1 Late 2008 December 20th, 2008
https://youtu.be/-Si5YSWrrhA?si=nwdr2TYndm1RmlM_ News Broadcast Late 2008 December 24th, 2008
https://youtu.be/4g5Plq9ri1E?si=XsIvakytg3OitePH January 2009 show, Segment 1 January 2009 January 4th, 2009
https://youtu.be/bgolF8GDCxI?si=8BY5ISqZq4dIuHqn Summer 2007 show, Segment 1 Mid 2007 July 22nd, 2009
https://youtu.be/KIVaEc8ryZM?si=P7NNhMGPaVHDoVO1 Summer 2007 show, Segment 3 Mid 2007 July 22nd, 2009
https://youtu.be/ypVWj1dpJZE?si=hul5_TWBq7etxjlL January 2004 show, Segment 1 Early 2004 October 28th, 2009
https://youtu.be/Ium4ydS9qnI?si=r_cUoqER5Nj9nFtW January 2004 show, Segment 2 Early 2004 October 28th, 2009
https://youtu.be/0Gt7dBbX1EM?si=Iq4Y4IAs9zn66uR8 September 2009 show, Segment 3 Fall 2009 November 13th, 2009
https://youtu.be/yrEGwWc7mRo?si=-iMKY_MzfgyZ9EMb Holiday 2002 show, Segment 1 Early 2003 November 29th, 2009
https://youtu.be/IEleeCyR3dM?si=XINm1HTTp2iejFws Holiday 2002 show, Segment 4 Early 2003 November 29th, 2009
https://youtu.be/vVMBR0koGJI?si=zMtzQ73hNBqAxc0e Birthday Show 2009 January 2nd, 2010
https://youtu.be/9UxEjCjIU74?si=lr_elfCRYQsT069A Home video June 8th, 1997 April 12th, 2011
https://youtu.be/VnsT4eWgxrg?si=9h6dp1MhYRFjOl04 Home video June 8th, 1997 April 12th, 2011
https://youtu.be/b0R1xFvyprE?si=vHom9hNBQO0YtQgx '12 Days of Christmas' Late 2008 April 12th, 2011
https://youtu.be/Pjif-MC_Dag?si=ukiZzdv1AMPGGEl- First footage of the COL. 'stage' April 6th, 2014 April 6th, 2014
https://youtu.be/ar5uJ0v4w44?si=zw041OYGa9gLgTgd Photos October 2016 February 4th, 2017
https://youtu.be/oQDp9emDuo8?si=6FXvB2wE9NxhfxUp 'Imagine Nation' 2010 August 19th, 2017
https://youtu.be/ElUXk-EFWUc?si=QVGLxfyvDLzYtgQ0 'Happy Dance' October 2016 October 11th, 2018
https://youtu.be/CZzxJU2JkUQ?si=BlO54ax2Is-ltJWK Store tour December 1st, 2018 December 1st, 2018
https://youtu.be/QAJoXgGBvJk?si=o0Sft6Vtjo1uztag 'Spooky Dance' October 16th, 2018 October 26th, 2020
https://youtu.be/uIr84PzZ6ho?si=UStoczagKZloN2SM 'Safety Pin' 2009? May 4th, 2021
https://youtu.be/1cie6V50ZHc?si=7-7e3AWjGW5IUWOl 'Ain't Nothin Wrong With That' April 2010? May 21st, 2021
https://youtu.be/XTysyQgFAkw?si=j_GbBm43u5thuRbz Quick Store tour October 2nd, 2021 October 2nd, 2021
https://youtu.be/ktn71rvA7q8?si=KBgE9TRbOLP9gNKH Store tour October 9th, 2021 November 11th, 2021
https://youtu.be/caeM45bSc3M?si=tATn86FiJqyHaOyb Short footage of center stage before 2013 April 24th, 2022
https://youtu.be/ag38rs8BFJ8?si=WePO1fUhgf15qZiy History of the location n/a September 1st, 2022
https://youtu.be/gecjKHSVYLU?si=6vssF3Qml6Oq_MZw April 2005 show, Segment 1 January 2010? April 19th, 2023
https://youtu.be/LFGjs_iFOZs?si=pWpmieZx-bvK97IE Store tour 2018 July 24th, 2023
https://youtu.be/gXBgHKH4Dj4?si=M_eHLLeSsNj63s2o History of the location n/a August 3rd, 2023
https://youtu.be/7PMv9Vh95Gc?si=R1a8YTqVZ91yo1e3 Store after hours August 3rd, 2023 August 3rd, 2023
https://youtu.be/vrN4PtoDvUg?si=dXoaFou1y83dRTR2 Store tour August 10th, 2023 August 10th, 2023

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