Visalia, CA (4345 W Noble Ave)
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
Concept Unification 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 SPT 1980's Remodel Program .(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 2000's 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 Classic Stage , as all other Showbiz locations had. In around 1991, the store would undergo Concept Unification, turning the RAE into Concept Unification Stage . 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 |
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Classic Stage | April 1983 | 1991 | 9th Showbiz Pizza Store to open in California. |
Concept Unification 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. |
Chuck E Live Stage (Dance Floor) | February 2024 | Still in Use | 2019 Model |
Video Wall | February 2024 | Still in Use | 2021 Model |
Animatronics
Animatronic | Serial Number | Whereabouts |
---|---|---|
Rolfe Dewolfe & Earl Schmerle (Animatronic) | 4-82 1-10 | Destroyed / Thrown Away |
Dook Larue (Animatronic) | 4-82 2-10 | Destroyed / Thrown Away, hand owned by ItzaRob.(3) |
Fatz Geronimo (Animatronic) | 4-82 3-10 | Destroyed / Thrown Away |
Beach Bear (Animatronic) | 4-82 4-10 | Destroyed / Thrown Away |
Mitzi Mozzarella (Animatronic) | 4-82 5-10 | Destroyed / Thrown Away |
Billy Bob (Animatronic) | 4-82 6-10 | Destroyed / Unknown |
Looney Bird (Animatronic) | 4-82 7-10 | Unknown |
Choo Choo (Animatronic) | 4-82 8-10 | Unknown |
Sun (Animatronic) | 4-82 10-10 | Unknown |
Moon (Animatronic) | 4-82 11-10 | Unknown |
Antioch (Animatronic) | N/A | Destroyed / Unknown |
Wink | N/A | Destroyed / Thrown Away |
Videos
Link | Description | Footage Date | Upload Date |
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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 Chuck E Cheese's 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 Chuck E Cheese's Show 3 2018 being performed on Visalia's 3-Stage | June 21, 2021 | June 21, 2021 |
YouTube | 'Let's Be Friends' from Chuck E Cheese's 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 Chuck E Cheese's Show 5 2016 being performed on Visalia's 3-Stage | June 21, 2021 | June 21, 2021 |
YouTube | 'Dog Days of Summer' from Chuck E Cheese's Show 3 2021 being performed on Visalia's 3-Stage | June 21, 2021 | June 21, 2021 |
YouTube | 'Song Title' from Chuck E Cheese's Show 5 2016 being performed on Visalia's 3-Stage | June 21, 2021 | June 21, 2021 |
YouTube | 'I Dare You Not to Laugh' from Chuck E Cheese's 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 Chuck E Cheese Spring Show 2023 being preformed on Visalia's 3-Stage | June 9, 2023 | June 14, 2023 |
Picture from the store's Photo Ride car showing the tables walled off with caution tape. (PC: Sherry Ferreira)