Wichita Falls, TX (2935 Southwest Pkwy)

2935 Southwest Pkwy, Store #309 was a Showbiz Pizza Place that opened on September 22, 1982 with a Rock-afire Explosion, which is still open to this day. This converted to a Chuck E. Cheese in September 1991, and then received 2.0 in Early 2020 (One of 7 locations to get 2.0 around that time). It opened on the same day as Mishawaka, IN (822 W McKinley Ave) .

History

Wichita Falls opened on September 22nd, 1982 as the 17th ShowBiz Pizza store in Texas with a Rock-afire Explosion show. It was originally and currently, a corporate owned store. They would later end up receiving the SPT 1980's Remodel Program removing the old Showbiz decor, and adding newer decor. In September 1991, Wichita Falls received Concept Unification which removed the Rock-Afire for the 3-Stage and removed all Showbiz decor, added new decor, and a change to the exterior. Wichita Falls underwent another remodel in the Late 90's which involved the removal of the Neon Signage, Blue and White Awnings, some checkers around the store, and strangely, keeping the Concept Unification exterior. In 2009-2010, Wichita Falls received the CEC 2000's Remodel Program which removed all 1990's store art, Balcony Seating, Showroom Walls, another minor change to the exterior, and adding purple walls. In Early 2020, Wichita Falls received the 2.0 remodel which removed the 3-Stage for the Dance Floor. As of January 2023, Wichita Falls still has the 2.0 Remodel and 2019 Model Dance Floor.

Stages

Originally when the store opened, they had a Rock-Afire Explosion, as all other Showbiz locations had. In around 1991, Wichita Falls would undergo Concept Unification, turning the RAE into Munch's Make Believe Band. In Early 2020, Wichita Falls received 2.0 and the Alpha was removed for the 2019 Model Dance Floor.
Stage Installed Removed Notes
Classic Stage September 1982 September 1991 17th Showbiz Pizza Place store in Texas.
Concept Unification Stage September 1991 Early 2020 One of 17 Showbiz stores in Texas to undergo Concept Unification.
Chuck E Live Stage (Dance Floor) Early 2020 Still in use 2019 Model. One of 7 locations to remodel to 2.0 in 2020.

Animatronics

Animatronic Serial Number Whereabouts
Rolfe Dewolfe & Earl Schmerle (Animatronic) 1-82 1-11 Destroyed
Dook Larue (Animatronic) 1-82 2-11 Destroyed
Fatz Geronimo (Animatronic) 1-82 3-11 Destroyed
Beach Bear (Animatronic) 1-82 4-11 Destroyed
Mitzi Mozzarella (Animatronic) 1-82 5-11 Destroyed
Billy Bob (Animatronic) 1-82 6-11 Unknown/Destroyed
Looney Bird (Animatronic) 1-82 7-11 Unknown/Destroyed
Choo Choo (Animatronic) 1-82 8-11 Unknown/Destroyed
Sun (Animatronic) 1-82 10-11 Unknown/Destroyed
Moon (Animatronic) 1-82 11-11 Unknown/Destroyed
Antioch (Animatronic) N/A Unknown/Destroyed
Wink N/A Destroyed

Videos

Link Description Footage Date Upload Date
Link A video showcasing the store, games, and 3-Stage in January 1993. As of October 2023, This is the oldest footage we have of this store. January 17th, 1993 August 24, 2023
Link Segment 1 of the Fall Show 2013 being performed on Wichita Falls' 3-Stage. September 2013 September 29, 2013
Link Segment 2 of the Fall Show 2013 being performed on Wichita Falls' 3-Stage. September 2013 September 29, 2013
Link Segment 3 of the Fall Show 2013 being performed on Wichita Falls' 3-Stage. September 2013 September 29, 2013
Link Segment 4 of the Fall Show 2013 being performed on Wichita Falls' 3-Stage. September 2013 September 29, 2013
Link Chuck E. Cheese’s Rockstar Birthday being performed on Wichita Falls' 3-Stage. September 2013 September 29, 2013
Link A store tour of the store back in May 2017 May 2017 May 4, 2017
Link 'Laughter is the Best Medicine' from Chuck E Cheese's Show 2 2019 being performed on Wichita Falls' 3-Stage. April-June 2019 June 23, 2019
Link 'Play All You Can Play' from Chuck E Cheese's Show 3 2019 being performed on Wichita Falls' 3-Stage. 'YouTube Promo 2' was seen towards the end of the video. July 29th, 2019 October 6th, 2023
Link 'My Family' from Chuck E Cheese's Show 3 2019 being performed on Wichita Falls' 3-Stage. July 29th, 2019 October 6th, 2023
Link 'Rockin Robot' from The Chuck E Cheese Show being performed on Wichita Falls' 3-Stage. Footage of the Garland, TX (1340 W Centerville Rd) location can be seen at the beginning of this video. July 29th, 2019 (Wichita Falls) October 6th, 2023
Link 'Rockin Robot' from The Chuck E Cheese Show being performed on Wichita Falls' 3-Stage. Redubbed with the 2022 Audio. Footage of the Garland, TX (1340 W Centerville Rd) location can be seen at the beginning of this video. July 29th, 2019 (Wichita Falls) October 6th, 2023
Link Easy Dance being performed on Wichita Falls' 3-Stage. This is the only known footage of Easy Dance being performed at the store. July 29th, 2019 October 6th, 2023
Link 'Pumpkin Patch' from Chuck E Cheese's Show 6 2018 being performed on Wichita Falls' 3-Stage. This is the last known footage of the store's 3-Stage as of October 2023. September 2019 September 30, 2019

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