Chuck E, Helen, Munch, & Jasper (December 2011)
Opening: Dec. 16, 1991 - Present
Latitude Longitude: , 37.74057662-97.24662853
3223 N Rock Rd, Store #962 is a Chuck E. Cheese that opened on December 16th, 1991. It was the second Chuck E. Cheese's to open in Kansas and remains open to this day. Wichita is a free-standing store located next to a Goodyear and a Subway.
History
Wichita opened its doors on December 16th, 1991, a year after the opening of
Topeka, KS (2215 SW Wanamaker Rd) . Like Topeka before it, Wichita was initially franchised, furnished with the
SPT 1980's Remodel Program , and premiered with a Road Stage. On September 16, 1996, Wichita and Topeka became corporate-owned, both undergoing the
SPT 1990's Remodel Program around the same time.
In the late 2000's, Wichita slightly expanded in square footage as part of the
CEC 2000's Remodel Program . Interestingly, the store's road sign was updated with the 2003 Thumb / Avenger Chuck hybrid logo, while the exterior bore the finalized Avenger logo on the front and sides of the building. As part of this remodel, the previous fixtures and showroom walls were removed, though the Road Stage remained. Aside from the rotation of game packages, Wichita was otherwise unmodified throughout the 2010's.
In September 2022, Wichita underwent the
CEC 2.0 Remodel Program , overhauling the infrastructure and removing the Road Stage. The 2.0. Remodel has been the current iteration of Wichita ever since.
Stages
Wichita premiered with a Road Stage, as did other CEC locations between 1990 and 1992. Initially, there were no curtains (which was common in the early years of Road Stages), though Wichita later received theirs in the late 1990's (and were removed after 2005). The Chuck E. Cheese Cyberamic first wore a tuxedo, then was given Cool Chuck clothes, and finally Avenger clothing. The Road Stage remained until Wichita's 2.0. remodel in September 2022.
Stage |
Installed |
Removed |
Notes |
Cyberamics Road Stage |
December 1991 |
September 2022 |
2nd Chuck E. Cheese in Kansas. 1 of 2 Road Stages installed in Kansas. |
Chuck E Live Stage (Dance Floor) +
Video Wall |
September 2022 |
Still In Use |
2021 Model. |
Animatronics
Animatronic |
Serial |
Whereabouts |
Chuck E Cheese (Cyberamic) |
1980s |
Owned by a Private Collector |
Guest Star Helen Henny (Cyberamic) |
1980s |
Owned by a Private Collector |
Mr Munch (Cyberamic) |
1980s |
Owned by a Private Collector/Wayfinder_triko |
Jasper T Jowls (Cyberamic) |
1980s |
Owned by a Private Collector |
Pasqually (Cyberamic) |
1980s |
Owned by a Private Collector |
Wink (Cyberamic) |
1991 |
Unknown/Destroyed |
Videos
Link |
Description |
Published/ Filmed Date |
https://youtu.be/oCSD48H62oQ?si=T9fpP3UVw-vm1PHc |
A birthday party filmed at the location, featuring the gameroom and showroom with the Road Stage. |
September 11, 1997 |
https://youtu.be/_059jMIMJzk?si=xqRbI0gfIWea9m60 |
The Road Stage performing What Do You Get a Sasquatch For Christmas? |
December 22, 2016 |
https://youtu.be/JlnU_GwO2Oo?si=HP3HPlJYmOIDgMVb |
The Road Stage performing Holiday Medley 2016 |
December 22, 2016 |