Visalia, CA (4345 W Noble Ave)
Visalia's exterior in February 2024. (PC: SpeedyoGamerGioLeo)
History
Visalia opened May 2, 1983 as ShowBiz Pizza Place in the Mineral King Plaza, They would later end up receiving the 1988 Remodel.(1) In 1991, Visalia's animatronics received Concept Unification. Visalia underwent another remodel in the Mid-Late 1990's which involved the removal of the Neon Signage, Blue and White Awnings, & checkers around the store. In 2006, Visalia received the 2005 update to the 2003 'Cool Chuck' Reconfiguration / Major Remodel Initiative which removing all 1990's store art, Balcony Seating, Showroom Walls, & adding purple walls. In 2014, Visalia received the 2010 Update to the CEC 2005 Remodel Program. In February 2024, Visalia started its 2.0 refresh remodel, and have since removed its 3-Stage. As of April 2024, Visalia still has the Dance Floor and Video Wall and the refresh remodel.Stages
Originally when the store opened, they had a Rock-Afire Explosion, as all other Showbiz locations had. In around 1991, the store would undergo Concept Unification, turning the RAE into Munch's Make Believe Band. In 2004(2), Chuck's Tux & Derby were replaced with the Cool Chuck outfit & also received 3-Stage Jasper shoes; Not long after, Moon and Pizzacam were removed. Chuck's cap was removed in September 2013. On February 4, 2024, the 3-Stage was removed.| Stage | Installed | Removed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock-Afire Explosion | April 1983 | 1991 | 9th Showbiz Pizza Store to open in California. |
| 3-Stage | 1991 | February 4, 2024 | One of 8 Showbiz Pizza Stores in California to undergo Concept Unification (Fullerton opened as a new store with the stage undergoing Concept Unification while the store was under construction). Last 3-Stage in California. 3-Stage was thrown away, rather than being sent to corporate. |
| Dance Floor | February 2024 | Still in Use | 2019 Model |
| Video Wall | February 2024 | Still in Use | 2021 Model |
Animatronics
| Animatronic | Serial Number | Whereabouts |
|---|---|---|
| Chuck E. Cheese / Rolfe DeWolfe | 4-82 1-10 | Destroyed / Thrown Away |
| Pasqually / Dook Larue | 4-82 2-10 | Destroyed / Thrown Away, hand owned by ItzaRob.(3) |
| Mr. Munch / Fatz Geronimo | 4-82 3-10 | Destroyed / Thrown Away |
| Jasper T. Jowls / Beach Bear | 4-82 4-10 | Destroyed / Thrown Away |
| Helen Henny / Mitzi Mozzarella | 4-82 5-10 | Destroyed / Thrown Away |
| Billy Bob | 4-82 6-10 | Destroyed / Unknown |
| PizzaCam / Looney Bird | 4-82 7-10 | Unknown |
| Munch Jr. / Choo Choo | 4-82 8-10 | Unknown |
| Building / Sun | 4-82 10-10 | Unknown |
| Moon | 4-82 11-10 | Unknown |
| Antioch | N/A | Destroyed / Unknown |
| Wink | N/A | Destroyed / Thrown Away |
Videos
| Link | Description | Footage Date | Upload Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youtube | Birthday Star 2009 and April 2013 being performed on Visalia's 3-Stage | June 2013 | June 14, 2013 |
| YouTube | 'The Dreidel Song' from December 2009 Show being performed on Visalia's 3-Stage | December 2009 | December 23, 2009 |
| YouTube | A video of the Visalia 3-Stage performing April 2012 Segment 2 | June 10, 2012 | June 15, 2012 |
| YouTube | 'Song of Summer' from Show 3 2021 being performed on Visalia's 3-Stage | June 21, 2021 | June 21, 2021 |
| YouTube | 'Chuck E. Cheese is All About Fun!' from Show 3 2018 being performed on Visalia's 3-Stage | June 21, 2021 | June 21, 2021 |
| YouTube | 'Let's Be Friends' from Show 3 2021 being performed on Visalia's 3-Stage | June 21, 2021 | June 21, 2021 |
| YouTube | A video showcasing the Visalia 3-Stage and Store Tour | June 21, 2021 | June 21, 2021 |
| YouTube | 'Out of This World' from Show 5 2016 being performed on Visalia's 3-Stage | June 21, 2021 | June 21, 2021 |
| YouTube | 'Dog Days of Summer' from Show 3 2021 being performed on Visalia's 3-Stage | June 21, 2021 | June 21, 2021 |
| YouTube | 'Song Title' from Show 5 2016 being performed on Visalia's 3-Stage | June 21, 2021 | June 21, 2021 |
| YouTube | 'I Dare You Not to Laugh' from Show 3 2021 being performed on Visalia's 3-Stage | June 21, 2021 | June 21, 2021 |
| YouTube | A video showcasing the Visalia 3-Stage and Store Tour. | August-September 2022 | September 7, 2022 |
| YouTube | A store tour from February 2023 | February 2023 | February 13, 2023 |
| YouTube | 'Let's Have a Party' from Show 2 2023 being preformed on Visalia's 3-Stage | June 9, 2023 | June 14, 2023 |
Visalia's 3-Stage (Center Stage) (August 2021).
Visalia, CA's Munch animatronic on January 15th 2024. (PC: VeroNancy)
Visalia, CA's Helen animatronic on January 15th 2024. (PC: VeroNancy)
Visalia, CA's Chuck animatronic on January 15th 2024. (PC: VeroNancy)
Visalia's exterior in February 2024. (PC: SpeedyoGamerGioLeo)
Picture from the store's Photo Ride car showing the tables walled off with caution tape. (PC: Sherry Ferreira)
Visalia, CA's Jasper animatronic on January 15th 2024. (PC: VeroNancy)