Torrance, CA (16920 Prairie Ave)

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16920 Prairie Ave, Store #465 also known as 'Prairie' was a Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theatre that opened on 1983 (month and day currently unknown). This location should not be confused with Torrance, CA (2821 Pacific Coast Hwy) as it opened on March 24, 1983, as a Showbiz Pizza Place and is still open to this day. It is also known for having a PTT and a SPP within the same city.

History

Torrance (Prairie) opened in 1983 and originally had a Balcony Stage and was a franchised owned store until October 22, 1984, when it was bought by the corporate. Torrance (Prairie) would receive the 1988 remodel in 1989 or 1990 removing the Balcony Stage for Chuck E.'s House Facade. In the Early 90's, the Chuck E.'s House stage was removed for the 2-Stage. In the Late 90's, Torrance (Prairie) received the Phase 3 Remodel which removed older 90's decor, added newer decor, and SkyTubes. Torrance (Prairie) received the 2005 Update to the 2003 'Cool Chuck' Reconfiguration / Major Remodel Initiative in 2008-2009 which removed the Showroom Walls, Balcony Seating, and somehow, keep the Phase 3 exterior. Torrance (Prairie) remained like this until January 2023 when they received the 2.0 Remodel removing the 2-Stage for the Dance Floor and Video Wall because of it being on the list and of the exterior logo sign suffering from old age. The store's Grand Reopening was on March 2nd, 2023, and Helen Henny and Mr. Munch made guest appearances. Currently, as of March 2023, they still have the 2.0 remodel and Dance Floor.

Stages

Originally when the store opened, they had a Balcony Stage, as all other Pizza Time Theatres did. Unfortunately, there were not many photos or videos of Torrance (Prairie) back then. They would have it for a few years until 1989/1990, when they would receive a C-Stage (Chuck E.'s House Facade), they would have it for a short time until the mid 1990's, when they would receive a 2-Stage. They would have the 2-Stage for many years, until January 2023, when they would remove the 2-Stage for a Dance Floor and Video Wall, as a part of the 2.0 Remodel. Currently, as of February 2023, they still have the Dance Floor and Video Wall.
Stage Installed Removed Notes
Cyberamics Balcony Stage 1983 1989/1990 One of many in Caifornia.
Chuck E's House Facade 1989/1990 Mid-Late 1990's One of many in Caifornia. Looked identical to the one installed at the Bell, CA (5089 E Florence Ave) location.
2-Stage Mid-Late 1990's January 2023 One of many in Caifornia.
Chuck E Live Stage (Dance Floor) + Video Wall January 2023 Still In Use 2019 Model

Animatronics

Animatronic Serial Number Whereabouts
Chuck E Cheese (Cyberamic) N/A Destroyed
Guest Star Helen Henny (Cyberamic) N/A Destroyed
Mr Munch (Cyberamic) N/A Destroyed
Jasper T Jowls (Cyberamic) N/A Destroyed
Pasqually (Cyberamic) N/A Destroyed
Warblettes (Cyberamic) N/A Unknown/Destroyed
Waving Flags (Cyberamic) N/A Unknown/Destroyed
Applause Board (Cyberamic) N/A Unknown/Destroyed
Drum Board (Cyberamic) N/A Unknown/Destroyed
Singing Flowers (Cyberamic) N/A Unknown/Destroyed
Dolli Dimples (Cabaret) N/A Unknown/Destroyed
The King King Kat (Lounge) N/A Unknown/Destroyed
Wink (Cyberamic) N/A Destroyed

Videos

Link Description Filming Date Published Date
Link A video showcasing the store, games, & Chuck E.'s House Facade back in April 1991. April 14, 1991 May 2, 2023
Link Torrance in Christmas 02 with the stage decorated for Christmas and Locomotion Live December 2002 May 3, 2020
Link A video showcasing the store, games, & 2-Stage back in June 2003. June 20, 2003 August 16, 2022
Link A vlog where Lambie from LambCam - Kids Entertainment visits Torrance (Prairie). January 2011 January 12, 2011
Link Footage Birthday Extravaganza 2008 in 2012. Chuck E. still has his red cap and avenger outfit Summer 2012 June 22, 2016
Link 'Song of Summer' from Chuck E Cheese's Show 3 2021 being performed on Torrance (Prairie)'s 2-Stage. August 20, 2021 August 21, 2021
Link 'Dog Days of Summer' from Chuck E Cheese's Show 3 2021 being performed on Torrance (Prairie)'s 2-Stage. August 20, 2021 August 21, 2021
Link 'Let's Have a Party' from Chuck E Cheese's Show 1 2016 being performed on Torrance (Prairie)'s 2-Stage. September 13, 2021 April 13, 2023
Link 'DJ Munch Mashup' from Chuck E Cheese's Show 1 2021 being performed on Torrance (Prairie)'s 2-Stage. September 13, 2021 April 13, 2023
Link Store tour from December 2021. December 2, 2021 July 20, 2022
Link 'Dream Big' from Chuck E Cheese's Show 5 2016 being performed on Torrance (Prairie)'s 2-Stage. January 29, 2022 April 13, 2023
Link 'Crochet All Day' from Chuck E Cheese's Show 2 2021 being performed on Torrance (Prairie)'s 2-Stage. February 21, 2022 April 14, 2023
Link 'Out of this World' from Chuck E Cheese's Show 5 2016 being performed on Torrance (Prairie)'s 2-Stage. June 9, 2022 June 11, 2022
Link Store tour from around September/October 2022 during Bootacular. September/October 2022 October 8, 2022
Link Final moments of the store's 2-Stage during the 2.0 Remodel. November 27, 2022 November 27, 2022
Link Store Tour of the Store after the 2.0 Remodel. April 2023 April 28, 2023

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