Sterling Heights, MI (13745 Lakeside Circle)

Sterling Heights, MI (13745 Lakeside Circle) #103 originally opened up on February 2, 2000, as a Chuck E. Cheese’s ^[1] and is still open today as a Chuck E. Cheese.

History

2000’s

The Sterling Heights, MI, Chuck E. Cheese’s opened on February 2, 2000. It was one of 10 locations CEC Entertainment acquired from Discovery Zone to become a Chuck E. Cheese resturant’^[2]. The store featured an Studio C Alpha, New Games, Decor from the SPT 1990's Remodel Program, and the newest features from Phase 3 (2000). Between 2002 and 2008, the Chuck E. Cheese animatronic would obtain the Cool Chuck shirt and shorts. ^[3] Between 2008 and 2012, the Chuck E. Cheese animatronic would obtain the Avenger shirt, shorts, and hat^[4].

2010’s

In late 2012 Sterling Heights would undergo the {{wiki-link “CEC 2000’s Remodel Program” >}} during the remodel the Interactive Console was removed being replaced with the “CEC” panel, and the Blue Screen camera was removed and replaced with the Ticket Blaster.^[5]In 2016 the store recieved Chuck E.'s Play Pass.^[12]In 2017 the Blue Screen would be removed ^[7], the SkyTubes would also be removed that year ^[8]. In 2018, the Chuck E. Cheese animatronic would receive the Rockstar Shirt. Between late 2017 and early 2018, the curtains on the Studio C Alpha would be disabled. ^[6]

2020’s

March 2020 would mark the store’s temporary closing due to COVID-19. On October 9, 2020, the store would re-open for “Games & Dine-In”.^[9] On August 13, 2023, Sterling Heights would begin its CEC 2.0 Remodel Program after minor construction delays regarding the POD Trailers.^[10] The stage would be removed that night alongside the artwork. The store would gain the 2019 model Chuck E. Live Stage (Dance Floor), with the Video Wall being installed on the back wall, with the former stage being replaced with booths. On October 5, 2023, the store would celebrate its Grand Re-Opening with Helen^[11]. In 2024, the store would receive the Chuck E. Cheese Trampoline Zone and Trampoline Zone artwork of Bella B., Chuck E. Cheese, and Mr. Munch^[13].

Animatronics