The History of Chuck E. Cheese in Edmonton, Canada

Today, we're going over the first area I've covered in Canada, Edmonton. Thanks to ‪@CECEdmonton1‬ for helping me out with this video.
Credit:
‪@CECEdmonton1‬ (For helping out with this video and giving some media related to Edmonton).
‪@MozillaFireFox1967‬ (For footage of Edmonton from 1992).
‪@noblefuse-suleimansamiazar‬ (For footage of Edmonton from 1993).
‪@jumpstartshowdogs‬ (For footage of Edmonton from 2008).
‪@danglingchad1‬ (For footage of Edmonton from 2010).
‪@cecedmonton2630‬ (For footage of Edmonton from 2017).
titanicfan128‪@titanicfan1281‬ (For a photo of Edmonton).
‪@rhocsan‬ (For footage of Edmonton from 2008).
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[@ItzaRob]

For clarifications, Lake Forest (which closed in 2001) was not a balcony stage, it was technically a shelf stage. Really though, it was a unique stage that didn’t fit clearly into the traits of the balcony or the shelf, so it wasn’t the last balcony stage.

[@CECNewHampshireOfficial]

Well lake forest had the frames for the portraits Until the 1988 remodel But it was still portrait stage

[@gpsgames9838]

hey rob, I disagree and agree. I feel like Edmonton was the last OG balcony, but i also feel Lake forest was the last Hybrid balcony. or something else, i don't know.

[@raymondramos2883]

But it technically was still about stage also Edmonton Canada was one of the last locations out of three

[@SearsAndPennys1981]

It was prolly a mix between the portrait stage and the c-stage

[@Rockafirefan121]

Hi itzarob (pls respond)

[@Spazzy_Spotsy3530]

It's so cool to think that there was still a Balcony Stage in 1992! I love your Videos! Very informative.

[@muppetsretrofan8873]

This was a great video, Rob! It's really weird to see a Chuck E Cheese turned into a dentist, but that pales in comparison to how the Lafayette, Louisiana's old location became a Hooters. Originally started as a Showbiz Pizza. Actually, for a brief moment it was an independent chain called Tuns A Fun, then it moved into a different building and turned back into CEC, while the old location became Hooters as previously mentioned. I would like to see a video on this location's history, though I'm not picky learning about the history of any Louisiana CEC/Showbiz Pizza locations.

[@ChuckETastic]

These locations were interesting to look at and the first location kinda reminded me of Winchester just the way it looks!

[@D7.64]

Thank you so much for making a video on the location that I grew up with

[@AustinMurphy-hv5in]

Can’t wait for this video I always went to the 2 stores that are still open mostly the one in south common

[@THOMASFAN2000]

HEY ROZ I’m gonna tell my location history Wolf Rd mall open in 1983 with Pizza Time Players pretty unknown what happened to them but I think in 1987 it closed but in 1999 Chuck e came back the 601 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110 open in 1999 in the Latham Crossing center with a a studio C alpha 32 it had phase 2 and phase 3 when it open it had the c cap logo but in 2009 the location will receive phase 4 that means the bot will be in avenger stuff and they got rid of the show room walls but in 2019 or 2018 this location received 2.0 so they destroyed the bot got rid of the studio C alpha and gave it the 2018 2.0 but in April 29 they got the trampoline zone

[@jessicalytton4520]

Cool, another international location!

[@MuhammadAahil_ytp]

Great video Rob you made a chuck e cheese location in Canada that's cool

[@roymackenzie-jy4lr]

Itzarob, please do a what if about topeka inn management agreeing to franchise ptt instead of making Showbiz, I know all locations were in places where TIM franchised holiday inns, but I can't find where they would have been apart from being in arkansas Alabama Colarado Mississipi Louisana Iowa Missouri Georgia Minnesota kansas Illinois Wisconsin Florida Nebraska and Oklahoma between 1980 and 1984 and the first 2 were Kansas city antioch and Overland Park which would probably have a potrait stage and dolli dimples and opened around February or march 1980, they probably would have introduced new characters such as regional guest stars to make restaurants as diverse as possible, they would have opened 200 by TIM specifically and 85 sub-franchised, my guess is they would have gone bankrupt because of the video game crash of 1983 and too many locations, or instead they had around 1000 ptts by the end of the decade, they kept guest stars and the lounge and would have monopolised the family restaurant industry, also the potrait stage would have probably become the dominant stage as the balcony stage may not have been introduced, also the locations had different layouts to other ptts

[@bonniebxh1906]

Here’s another location you can try. Pico Rivera! It is a very interesting location to me and would like to know more!

[@ItzaRob]

I’ll pass.

[@Mrliner.andcreates]

first pizza time theatre was winchester Rd that opened 1977 then khooser opened

[@ThomasAndTheTankRailway.I.N.C]

Here goes another location I haven’t heard of, it’s a unique one for sure!

[@ChuckyandHelenshow]

Yeah

[@aidanmurrayfellin6064]

I know a lot about the history of the Willowdale location and I would be happy to help with The making of a Willowdale video

[@PizzaProductionsPizza]

Hey ItzaRob Can You Do The Chuck E. Cheese in Cantagallo

[@ItzaRob]

I’ll pass.

[@SimoSanchezOFF]

The last location you just said was my brother‘s birthday lol

[@Duckey3753]

Can you make a history video on flint Michigan

[@ItzaRob]

I’ll pass.

[@Duckey3753]

Alright

[@EthanCrossMedia]

Nice for the locations in the Edmonton area in Canada. I’ve only seen locations in the Toronto, ON area, while I was visiting my Filipino-Canadian relatives (from my mom’s side) in the past. Though, I don’t live in Canada, as I live in the US (as I’m 8 hours drive from Toronto, all the way in Chicago).

[@bluehorsedef]

Ong Itza rob is the GOAT

[@Danchucklesfridk]

A short history video but pretty interesting still

[@user-ex5os1tq8o]

Can you do a history video of a chuck-e-cheese in Tampa Florida

[@ManAndDogFan]

Great video! I always find international locations interesting. Also can u do a history on Poughkeepsie NY!?

[@ItzaRob]

I’ll pass.

[@SkylerEpic5629]

Awesome Video! I Can't Wait For The Next One, I Also Want To Give Out Some Information History/Stage/Location About For The Future Chuck E Cheese Location I Want To See When I Was Growing Up Future Video: The History Of Chuck E Cheese/Showbiz Pizza Place At Lakewood California Article From Chuck-E-Pedia: Location: 5151 Lakewood Blvd, Store #357 Infomation History: Lakewood opened on March 23rd, 1983, as part of an expansion of the shopping center it was in. Unfortunately, there is not much information on this location when it was a Showbiz Pizza. This location had the Rock-Afire Explosion Classic Stage. In 1988 or 1989, Lakewood would receive the 1988 remodel removing older SPP decor for newer decor, and the change to the Billy Bob stage (Showbiz Pizza Campground). Around Early 1991, Lakewood would receive Concept Unification and receive the Concept Unification decor and a new exterior. In around the Mid 1990's, Lakewood would receive either Phase 1 or Phase 2 which added a lot of 1990s decor and assets such as the Record Posters and Colored Chase Lights. In December of 1998 the store's 3-Stage would be replaced by a Studio C Alpha. In the year 2000, Lakewood would receive the Phase 3 remodel and got a new exterior (Which involved an expansion of the front of the store to make room for more games) and most of the 90s decor was removed and the 2000's decor and SkyTubes was added. In Early 2009, it would undergo the 2005 update to the 2003 "Cool Chuck" Reconfiguration / Major Remodel Initiative which involved the expansion of the exterior and store, the removal of the early 2000's posters, and the new decor and booths. In Late February 2024, the store would receive the 2.0 Remodel, where the Studio C Alpha would be removed and replaced with a Video Wall and Dance Floor, with the store hosting its Grand Reopening on April 10, 2024, which is how the store currently sits as to this day. Stages: Originally, Lakewood had a Rock-Afire Explosion Back In 1983. In 1991 or 1992, they would undergo Concept Unification, this was the process used to convert the RAE characters into the Chuck E. Cheese characters. In 2000, the 3-Stage was replaced by the Studio C Alpha, which would eventually be removed in Late February 2024 in response to the store receiving the 2.0 Remodel.

[@saiharashuuz]

This was awesome, love these videos! Can you do York, Pa? It was a 3 stage that used to be a showbiz and I was wondering if there was anything else interesting in its past! Thank you!

[@ItzaRob]

I’ll pass.

[@saiharashuuz]

@@ItzaRob Thats totally fair! Thank you for taking the time to read my comment! Much love! ♡♡

[@GuidedGuy_BM]

Could u do Winnipeg MB

[@ItzaRob]

I’ll pass.

[@nycfanner_205]

we got two retro CEC in one city, nice

[@Newtho1o3wr]

Yes let's go you talk about chuck e cheese location in Canada

[@TheAlchemistSB]

Ah yes the next loation where you got pizza time vibes!

[@jonasbjerrum1117]

Request: What if everything went perfect for the Pizza Time Theatre?

[@DolenzFan5]

You think you could do a video on the Chuck E Cheese in Matteson IL? The location is no longer there but I always remember wanting to go in there as a kid.

[@ItzaRob]

I’ll pass.

[@user-ex5os1tq8o]

I meant Wichita gets majority 2.0 garland gets only exterior change

[@IsabelPrieto-cg2uf]

Can you make a video about the centerville rd garland texas chuck e cheese and the one in rockwall and i love your history videos!

[@ItzaRob]

I’ll pass.

[@user-ex5os1tq8o]

Also my local location garland tx or firewheel location made a deal with the Wichita falls location that they would get all 2.0 while only the exterior gets done but the rest stayed phase 4 until 2022 or 2023 when they fully remodel as of now they still have the 2.0 remodel

[@user-om4zt5lf4t]

Vid idea ) what if the rest of the band was turned in to a studio c style?

[@ItzaRob]

I did this in “What if 2.0 never existed?”

[@user-om4zt5lf4t]

Oh sorry never saw that one

[@hayleywaalen2612]

It's also home to the Edmonton Oilers

[@ShowbizWashington93]

Can you do the history of the Chuck E Cheese in Springfield Massachusetts? I know in November 2017 or December they got the robots from the closed down Burlington Massachusetts location. The location did sadly permanently close in June 2020 I think well it’s no longer open.

[@ItzaRob]

I’ll pass for now

[@heythatskyle14]

What if rolfe de wolfe had a walkaround costume

[@veronancyy]

Didn't Lake Forest close with a Balcony stage in 2001?

[@ItzaRob]

Nope. If you had to categorize that stage, it would be a shelf. Truly though, it was a one of a kind design that neither was a balcony nor a shelf.

[@JesseOlandesca]

canada needs more attention!

[@alexisortega340]

Can you do a video on the Fort Collins CO store? That was my childhood store area,

[@Frozendragon1990]

I’m gonna do history of chuck e cheese in Calgary Alberta

[@Blaze-jx5dl]

Nice video this location never got 2.0

[@DoseOfRandomDaily]

Yo you should do the ocinside cec location it got 2.0 in 2022 and it had studio c alpha or beta i really dont know but the location opened as showbiz pizza place and lastly they had the 2004 phase 4 remodel and my grandma brought my dad who died in 2020 she told me it was showbiz and also there is no pictures on Google with the 3 stage and when it was a showbiz so yea

[@SearsAndPennys1981]

Definitely the most interesting area by far, time to double down by requesting Chico CA!

[@ItzaRob]

I’ll pass for now.

[@ItAllStartsHere5]

Can you do a History of Chuck E Cheese in Brandon, Florida please

[@ItzaRob]

Maybe.

[@CECEdmonton1]

Retro.

[@Logan-D_45]

Nice can you also do calgary canada?

[@ItzaRob]

I’ll pass.

[@fenando3618]

can you do Takoma park chuck e cheese?

[@ItzaRob]

You mean a location that only has a Studio C Circles of Light and the Phase 4 remodel? I’ll pass.

[@fenando3618]

@@ItzaRob bruh ToT

[@fenando3618]

@@ItzaRob what about rockville?

[@NathanIsaacStudios]

YES THIS IS ONE OF MY LOCALS

[@ChuckE.GamingShowbiz-zs1ds]

Hi Rob! I’d love for you to make a vid explaining history of CEC in Witchita TX. #WFTXHistory!

[@ItzaRob]

I've seen your request, unfortunately I'm going to pass on it.

[@CommentaryCal]

could you cover corona california its info is a mystery but i hope you find info on it

[@ItzaRob]

I’ll pass.

[@CommentaryCal]

@@ItzaRob oh

[@Jmke414]

The thumbnail says history of PTT and CEC

[@ItzaRob]

Yes, because they’re separate eras of the company that are quite different I’d say.

[@Rene27627]

Hello rob i would love to see my local cec aka Brownsville tx so it opened on July 17th 2000 it had a studio c alpha/beta mix that 5 locations had but remodeled in 2019 to 2.0 this one is cool because instead of 6 tvs in a circle it had 3 on each side till may 2024 when it got the 2021 remodel removed the 6 tvs and put the video wall.

[@Rene27627]

It had phase 3 when it opened got phase 4 in 2005-2007

[@ItzaRob]

I'll pass.

[@user-zi6sm9mx9q]

Please do Mississauga, Canada?

[@ItzaRob]

I’ll pass for now.

[@LucasC-os4oq]

Hey Itzarob! I love your history videos. Do you take suggestions?

[@ItzaRob]

I do, but I only consider them if they're interesting or unique, otherwise I pass up on them.

[@LucasC-os4oq]

@@ItzaRobCould you cover the Showbiz Pizza in Matteson Illinois?

[@ItzaRob]

@@LucasC-os4oq I'll pass.

[@William_Afton_AFTONROBOTICS]

Fr

[@Dallas123-jw5gz]

Should do Toronto next😊

[@ItzaRob]

What locations does that include? I’m not finding any that are specifically titled as in Ontario.

[@Dnb_RailFan8698]

Ik its been two weeks but I think he may have been talking about the one in Willowdale, North York, ON. Toronto is located in North York, but the location in specific is on 2452 Sheppard Ave. East Willowdale, ON from what I've found (I live in Ontario by the way). If he wasn't referring to that one then I have no idea, and that is the only Chuck E Cheeses in Toronto I could find. (Edit: there's another four locations in Ontario, two in mississauga ON, one in Vaughan ON, and one in Whitby ON (But Whitby is the worst one in Ontario that I could find, having 3 1-star ratings in a row.) (These are currently open stores in Ontario, but there was a store on 2200 Jane St. & Wilson from what I could find.)

[@SCMS_BAND]

Ik this is going to a w video like all of them

[@MorganAndJax]

can you do lake forest chuck e cheese

[@ItzaRob]

Maybe.

[@_SillyBoy813_]

That was the last balcony stage

[@ItzaRob]

@@_SillyBoy813_ No it wasn't, it looked quite different from any other balcony stage and therefore was not a balcony stage, it was its own thing.

[@_SillyBoy813_]

@@ItzaRob so in other words Edmonton was the last “traditional” balcony stage

[@ItzaRob]

@@_SillyBoy813_ Lake Forest wasn't even a balcony, it was a shelf if you have to call it something. It looks nothing like a balcony stage. But yes, if you consider Lake Forest a balcony stage somehow, then Edmonton would have been the last "traditional" balcony stage.

[@karlgt3656]

Har har har har har har har har har har

[@CECIndianaPolis]

Do Milwaukee Wisconsin

[@ItzaRob]

Did you not see the end of the video? Go check that real quick.

[@CECIndianaPolis]

@@ItzaRob just did thanks

[@THAIIIGUY]

what is your local?

[@ItzaRob]

The nearest for me is over an hour away at Asheville, North Carolina.

[@THAIIIGUY]

thank you

[@ItzaRob]

@@THAIIIGUY You’re welcome.

[@PizzaProductionsPizza]

Also the last balcony stage was lake forest ca kzbin.info/www/bejne/rorFfIicjsSsd80feature=shared

[@ItzaRob]

I won’t argue about this, but it has more aspects of a portrait stage than a balcony, so I don’t consider it a balcony stage.

[@PizzaProductionsPizza]

Ok it’s your opinion

[@davidlalonde4514]

Do Toronto,Canada

[@ItzaRob]

There aren’t locations specifically in Toronto that I could find. Could you maybe tell me what locations you’re speaking of?

[@davidlalonde4514]

2452 Sheppard Ave E, North York, ON M2J 1X1 has 2 stage and ptt statue 3255 Rutherford Rd, Vaughan, ON L4K 5Y5. 4141 Dixie Rd, Mississauga, ON L4W 1V5. Has road stage 2945 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 0A2. 75 Consumers Dr Bldg. J, Whitby, ON L1N 9S2. There are a total of 5 current locations and a couple closed locations all in the Toronto area

[@davidlalonde4514]

For the north York Toronto location kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYWoeaijiqecqZIsi=8T6zgZLtrJI4qhjL

[@davidlalonde4514]

@@ItzaRobthere is 5 current locations

[@bearalpha3684]

Hey ItzaRob Can You Do History Of San Jose, CA

[@ItzaRob]

I’ll pass for now because it’ll have to be something I do when I’m ready to do it, which I’m not yet.

[@user-yi1od5st1n]

Can you please do a history video of chuck e cheese in Springfield Massachusetts

[@ItzaRob]

I’ll pass for now.

[@your_otherneighbor]

hey rob! 9th like!

[@ShowbizPizzaFan130]

I know that #jessicalytton4520 basically said it but… another international Chuck E. Cheese location!! (Specifically Canada!)