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Visalia, CA (4345 W Noble Ave)

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Visalia's exterior in February 2024. (PC: SpeedyoGamerGioLeo)
4345 W Noble Ave, Store #43 was a Showbiz Pizza Place that opened on May 2, 1983 with a Rock-afire Explosion, which is still open to this day with the 2.0 remodel. This store underwent Concept Unification around 1991, and was known for having the last 3-Stage in California.

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

References

  1. https://youtu.be/5dWwX4Tk65g
  2. https://youtu.be/wCGEx3_pGgo
  3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMZnE_9wWSw&t=464s

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