The History of Showbiz Pizza & Chuck E. Cheese in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

[@johnw272]

I grew up with the Des Moines Showbiz that had become Chuck E. C cheese. We moved to Cedar Rapids in 1991 which still had a Showbiz. I didn't visit until about 2007 when my son was young. I never saw the CR Showbiz.

[@AvengerChucko]

This location was honestly that location where it had a retro aesthetic feel to it and that’s what made me find it so interesting in the first place.

[@AlexPlays14]

Great video rob! That was quite a nice location, honestly i like those dining booths way better

[@majongulous]

I’m pretty excited what this dude’s cookin up! Can’t wait to see it at the premiere. 🔥

[@ChuckETastic]

Ngl this location was very interesting and very retro Ish and the bots were in perfect condition and the surprising part that a private collector bought the bots and turned them back into the Rae characters!

[@FoxTeachTutorials]

i hate rae

[@DanielBricks]

​@@FoxTeachTutorialsWhy

[@musicbox2426]

Munch was purchased by Cavitysam in 2015, who restored him to Fatz. The Munch mask she had was also restored. She eventually sold off the Fatz and probably the Munch mask

[@ItzaRob]

Interesting, what’s the proof? The only thing I could find said that she bought the Munch, but it never got shipped (and therefore it is unknown what happened to it).

[@musicbox2426]

@@ItzaRob around the same time in 2015 that she said she bought Munch, I saw a photo on her Instagram that showed a new-old stock Fatz mask straight from CEI specifically for what sounded like she was describing the Ebay Munch. Then, in 2019, I saw a photo on her Instagram that showed her sitting in what is likely her house with a Fatz animatronic wearing what looks to be the same mask purchased in 2015. The photo was an older photo that she was just using as a picture, so she could say something else as Instagram makes it so that you must have a picture or video if you want to post text. I shared this in a Discord server where Destination1995 was at the time, and he said that he thought she sold the Fatz.

[@engineerrailfan]

Great Video! I would like to request for you to make a video on Springfield, PA. As it has had 3 stages that i know of. Road Stage, 2 stage, (when they moved stores in 2013) Circles of Light with the Studio C bot.

[@ItzaRob]

I saw your comment the first time, I’ll pass.

[@engineerrailfan]

Okay

[@PrimeStoneToons]

Can't wait

[@muppetsretrofan8873]

This was a really awesome video, ItzaRob! I'm glad that at least a few of the bots survived, but it's a shame Chuck and Munch's fates are unknown. I wonder if any of the Louisiana CEC bots survived? I still miss my local's Studio C Bot.

[@SaucyServo]

Best KZbinr tbh ❤

[@ChildofFrog]

I grew up in Eastern Iowa, and I grew up going to the CR Chuck E. Cheese! It’s forever a place that I’ll have in my heart 💜💚

[@Sloop_Goop]

great video, have fun at the volo museum!

[@Ian-nf8xo]

You need to cover the pizza time theater that was located in hong kong for another international location

[@memorylooser]

And it was sat almost directly next to the Play Station (apparently its been renamed to "the Fun Station" which- ew :( ) I only have one memory from there and since my gamily rarely ever took photos, let alone videos of events, i can only rely on what ive got in my head, which i was maybe 3 or something when i went It was so terrifying, but simultaneously it cemented my absolute adoration for animatronics later on in life. I vividly remember an "everybody wants to rule the world" music video with frogs which ive been looking for for AGES now Rip the Black Slide from the Play Station, they remodeled it entirely some years ago and its not the same :(

[@AxtonRailFan924]

I literally refreshed after watching the video and now it’s already up to 80

[@ThomasAndTheTankRailway.I.N.C]

I’ve never heard of this location before, nice get info on it!

[@Imaginamisuperfun]

If I were to make my own Chuck E. Cheese amusement center Which feature should I have to make me stand out? Aside from animatronics, arcade and a big playplace?

[@mr_thomas7729]

All I remember was that chuckys right eye was messed up and it always creeped me out when I was young but I really do miss this location 😢

[@MuhammadAahil_ytp]

Man a local location that's cool

[@Crackheadzzzz]

Can you do the history of the location in Deptford NJ? I even have photos from the early 2000s of the game room that you can use from my own childhood. This was one of my favorite places as a kid because I could just run and not have to worry about anything but having fun and some of my best memories had been spent there.

[@ItzaRob]

I’ll pass.

[@bellebrown3603]

I’d love to see a history video of the Chuck E. Cheese’s in Charleston sc the one on sam rittenburg rd it has such a fascinating history

[@SearsAndPennys1981]

Oh an early premiere? I can’t make it this time but that must mean it is a passion project!

[@ItzaRob]

It is, but that’s not why I got it out early. Once you’ve watched the whole video you’ll see why.

[@SearsAndPennys1981]

Alright

[@Chuck-E-South]

​@@ItzaRob can you do Columbia south carolina pls!

[@ItzaRob]

@@Chuck-E-South I’ll pass.

[@Chuck-E-South]

@@ItzaRob can you do Charleston SC (Now closed)

[@TheCheesychucke77]

U should do a history of cec in Huntington beach CA

[@ItzaRob]

Maybe.

[@your_otherneighbor]

yessirrr

[@Titusgordon2789]

Can you do chuck E Cheese Danbury Connecticut?

[@ItzaRob]

Maybe.

[@nevzchance3775]

Can you do a short or a video over Waco Texas location. It was a test location when it opened in 2002!

[@ItzaRob]

I’ll pass for now, but maybe I can do it in the future.

[@sonicsonic2022]

Munch was actually bought by CavitySam but she didn't get it shipped

[@ItzaRob]

So his fate is unknown.

[@Oreothecat2024]

can you do reno navada

[@ItzaRob]

I’ll pass for now.

[@nicholaskania9106]

You should do a history video of Cedar Falls Iowa.

[@ItzaRob]

Cedar Falls isn’t really that interesting though, so I’ll pass.

[@timeladyswag]

I was just going to ask this! CF was my Chuck E. Cheese, and it was magical back in the day. It’s hard to find anything about it. I saw this video and for a split second thought it said CF 😔 Enjoyable nonetheless. The pictures of this one give off the same vibes as CF so it’s good enough.

[@Alli25310]

What if Harmony Howlette was a permanent guest star?

[@Thomasandthetankytrack]

have a chucktastic day everyone

[@TazokistanRoyalty]

Can you do Knoxville TN, it’s my local lol, thanks!

[@mr.tomraypaz6085]

Neat to see the animatronics turned back into Rock Afire characters.

[@Cecfan2004official]

no offense, but, munch's make believe band is better than the rockafire explosion (in my opinion)

[@Pizzatime-vr]

Hey rob i have two questions what would happen if dollie dimples never retired and what would happen if the king never retired

[@JaxsonBarnhart]

That location looks amazing inside both during the showbiz pizza Era, and Chuck E Cheese Era, anyways, Can you do a history video of Chuck E Cheese/Showbiz Pizza In Springfield, Ohio?!

[@ItzaRob]

I think I’m gonna pass for now.

[@JaxsonBarnhart]

​​@@ItzaRob oh okay, but ty for telling me that 😊

[@l0vebitezzz]

idk if there’s much info abt it, but can you do a video like this for the Jonesboro Arkansas location?

[@grammyshazammy]

Are you gonna do Springfield Illinois after this

[@ItzaRob]

No, I definitely want to get to it eventually, but I have other plans for next week, which you’ll see tomorrow.

[@grammyshazammy]

@@ItzaRob ok

[@mightyrocky12345]

​@@ItzaRob hey itzarob

[@USM20231]

Phoenix AZ!!!!!!

[@alexism5936]

Could you do the history of Mays Landing, NJ. They recently got the 2.0 remodel after 23 years of them having a bot.

[@ItzaRob]

I’ll pass.

[@kidmagineer]

Let’s go!

[@TheGeoffreyZone3]

I have an idea can you do the history of chuck e cheese in Princeton nj pls

[@ItzaRob]

I’ll pass for now.

[@TheGeoffreyZone3]

@@ItzaRob I have some important news for you about chuck e cheese do you know that there replacing the ticket blaster

[@ItzaRob]

@@TheGeoffreyZone3 I’ve heard.

[@RomanHosley-m5g]

😮

[@Morlamii]

could you do a history of my hometown locations, middletown NJ or Freehold NJ

[@Oscar_the_tiger]

awesome

[@Korbs64]

Hey I know you said no to Monroeville, but what about Greensburg PA, what do say yes or no

[@ItzaRob]

I’ll pass.

[@Korbs64]

@@ItzaRob dang it

[@SearsAndPennys1981]

No way now i get it next video is going to be insane

[@LeathalAlchemistSlap]

Omg your close to my kedzie location!

[@Jmke414]

Yo your coming to my local cec

[@ItsCHUCKE]

Do the history of the Chico one

[@ItzaRob]

I’ll pass for now.

[@Gmøde_14]

Can u do history of chuck e cheese in new mexico

[@ItzaRob]

I’ll pass.

[@Gmøde_14]

@@ItzaRob ok

[@Tutol]

OMG OMGI am going to the vault auto museum in June or July.I hope it's june because it's june right now and i'm so hope I see you❤❤❤

[@Titusgordon2789]

The location must be unique!

[@Cecfan2004official]

it is

[@doug_gaming]

Hey im wondering could you do calgary alberta

[@roymackenzie-jy4lr]

Could you please do history of cec and Showbiz in Jacksonville, Florida, and a what if video on if Topeka Inn management franchised instead of breaking off to make showbiz pizza

[@Kanecec]

Good video

[@tianisepic]

Its ok if you dont see this but could you do Phoenix, AZ please?

[@Logan-D_45]

could you do showbiz in jacksonville fl its still open today but a 2.0

[@ItzaRob]

Maybe.

[@Noahvidal2013]

Can you do a video of the history of Chuck E. Cheese In Sunrise Florida It’s my 2nd local

[@ItzaRob]

I’ll pass.

[@Cec_Jaspers]

Is Pembroke pines ur local?

[@Chuck-E-South]

I wish this location still existed

[@TheMemeMaster2011]

It probably would of gotten 2.0 by now

[@phyreboi_studios]

I have a request which I’m sure was a given but I’ll still request it: San Jose California

[@Carrotspizza1971]

History of cec in Danvers MA!???

[@KoltaviousBackup]

You should do Sheffield Alabama the unique history is really strange

[@ItzaRob]

It's not really a unique history though, the only thing unique is that they kept the Avenger logos on the exterior and road sign. I'll be trying to make a short on it in the near future.

[@KoltaviousBackup]

@@ItzaRob it has lots of showbiz stuff around the store

[@ItzaRob]

@@KoltaviousBackup How about you send me a video or something of the sort showing this off so I can look into it?

[@KoltaviousBackup]

@@ItzaRob the bots are still around and there’s a store tour video of the 2.0 but there’s a building in the back of the location that has a lot of showbiz stuff inside

[@KoltaviousBackup]

@@ItzaRob kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoi4ZWCsaLimgtksi=Y_2gdxlxZEUllTzS

[@THOMASFAN2000]

Can you do new Amsterdam?

[@ItzaRob]

I can’t find it, could you give me the city/town it’s located in? That’s generally how I do my videos anyways.

[@josefcreatescontent3573]

Can you do the Clarksville idiana Location?

[@ItzaRob]

Maybe.

[@josefcreatescontent3573]

@@ItzaRob ok

[@ItzaRob]

I just saw you changed your request to Clarksville, Indiana, so I’ll pass actually.

[@josefcreatescontent3573]

@@ItzaRob ok can I just request another location?

[@ItzaRob]

@@josefcreatescontent3573 I guess.

[@adolfolopez161]

Do the history of Chucky cheese in Garland Texas

[@Carrotspizza1971]

That would be a great video!

[@adolfolopez161]

I said Is that request because it was one of my favorite locations

[@adolfolopez161]

Because You didn't include the Garland locations Because it's part of the Dallas metroplex

[@sunkenchannel]

ah, yes . RAT suggested davenport ,..... why you Calling me a rat....😥 (jk)

[@LeathalAlchemistSlap]

Hey do you mind if I can edit some thumbnails of yours I do have good experience Not forcing you.

[@ItzaRob]

I’m good with my current thumbnail designer, Saan1ty.

[@LeathalAlchemistSlap]

@@ItzaRob ok..

[@BLOXECHEESE]

6:50 DID A BOMB COME DOWN OR WHAT BUT JESUS CHRIST WHAT THE FUCK HAPPENED

[@Jamesaviation-596]

I'm waiting for 12:00 p.m.

[@sillygooberfn]

Hey rob, it’s me AGIAN and from that one video I commented if you can do Canton MI but you said you will pass for now. So can you do it now? Edit: they also had a road stage but I got removed in 1993 (I think) and replaced with a 2 stage.

[@ItzaRob]

Nah, it’s gonna be a little while. I want to get to other, more interesting requests before doing yours.

[@sillygooberfn]

@@ItzaRob okay thanks for responding!

[@ItzaRob]

You’re welcome.

[@KingofCats101]

Could you do chuck e cheese locations in San Antonio Texas?

[@ItzaRob]

In the future, maybe, but due to there being quite a few locations there I’m gonna pass for now.

[@KingofCats101]

@@ItzaRob alright that's fine for now

[@Hi_-ch5gh]

The CHUCK E CHEESE IN PENSACOLA FL NEXT

[@ItzaRob]

I can in the future, but I can’t do it yet.

[@Gamergeekoffical]

coud you do tulsa Oklahoma

[@ItzaRob]

Maybe.

[@theyerm1686]

Can you do your local chuck e cheese location

[@ItzaRob]

I have, I did Asheville, North Carolina a while ago. It was my third ever history video.

[@supermariojake7845]

Can you do the Chuck E. Cheese’s in Columbus Ohio

[@gpsgames9838]

hey rob, can you do la mesa next? maybe?

[@ItzaRob]

Not for now, I’ve got other locations I’d like to cover first.

[@gpsgames9838]

Ok

[@titogoya2011]

hay itzaRob I have been to the volo auto museum I can tell you evrything can we talk?

[@Sega_Stuff]

Pizza Time Theatre Zaandam Neterlands Next Please

[@ItzaRob]

Are you sure there ever was one? I’m not seeing anything on it.

[@CECArchives]

​@@ItzaRobso he made the location up there was no documentation or proof that there was ever a pizza time theater in the Netherlands

[@karlgt3656]

Hi again am back just want updates on cec and am still your biggest fan bye

[@ShowbizIdaho2024]

Are you taking requests right now?

[@ItzaRob]

Yes.

[@AlexPlays14]

​@@ItzaRob Neat, i think you have seen my comment alot and could be annoying, but for one more time, could you make a video about the locations in Fort Worth Texas? Specifically the white settlement and hulen area, those have a lot of history, hope you hace an amazing day and this video seems to be one of the best

[@ShowbizIdaho2024]

@@ItzaRob What about the history of Chuck E. Cheese In Bellevue Washington?

[@ItzaRob]

@@ShowbizIdaho2024 I'll pass.

[@ItzaRob]

@@AlexPlays14 I'll pass on Hulen, but White Settlement is a maybe.

[@karlgt3656]

hey bro i have request paducah ky

[@sonicsonic2022]

Hi

[@thetankman760]

First! (Sorry just had to) 😅

[@AxtonRailFan924]

I was the 20th view

[@NylaaTheNeedleFan]

4 views in 10 minutes, ItzaRob fell off

[@tianisepic]

46 in 18 mins, he really fell off

[@Jonas-g3l8w]

68 views in 22 minutes ItzaRob really fell off

[@lkgaming6326]

337 views in 1 hour, itzarob fell off

[@drobotics2205]

Bro shut the fuck up itsarob will always be the goat 💪

[@marcelvanrooijen4203]

2.2k views in 1 day ,He 100% Fell Off

[@Tutol]

Hey, can you please stop making videos only for members?I can't be a member because of my mom.And I've really wanted to watch those videos.So can you please stop doing that?Please and thank you😢

[@ItzaRob]

Uh, no. I apologize that you’re unable to join, but I’m not going to stop making videos just because you can’t join. Those videos simply show off most of the things I’m working on in detail, rather than just the major stuff, so you’re not missing out on any major updates, just more in depth stuff.