Super FuN TiME! We were so excited to see the fully functional animatronics.
Many employees were mediocre on our first visit. They did a better job on our second.
We had told them we had come a super long distance just to see their location because they are one of the only ones in the entire country where the animatronics have a guaranteed permanent residency.
Another family from Texas was there too. They had come all the was from Houston as their family had children that were also Chuck E Cheese "superfans."
We stayed about 3 and 1/2 hours total. We were so disappointed that the animatronics did not seem to perform with any regularity at all. We had to walk up and prompt them/ask for the animatronic band to play each and every time.
Also, the first three times they played, they played the same song about "Sparkles."
This was so annoying that my little one finally asked management, "Can they play anything else, or is this the only song they can play?"
Management assured us they could play other songs, & the last two times we heard them play, they did play "Together We've Got It" and "Perfect Day." Those were a refreshing change.
The sound coming from the animatronic band performances was very muffled and much quieter than the other songs played on the televisions throughout the restaurant/throughout the day. I'm not sure why. Wish they could play the band's performances out the same speakers.
There was a super kind and friendly gentleman who was working the tech room/maintaining all the video games. I wish I had gotten his name. He appeared to be of Asian decent. He was kind enough to let the children take a look at all the cool stuff he had back there in his tech room which, to the children, felt like an amazing behind the scenes tour. :-)
Chuck E. Cheese, himself, came out very frequently ... more so than any other Chuck E. Cheese we had been to. Each time, he walked the full length of the restaurant so every patron was sure to see Chuck E. He also played a few games with the kids including, but not limited to, Full Tilt & Big Bass Wheel. Top notch 5 star Chuck E. experience, for sure. This Chuck E. was not rushed, and he made sure anyone who wanted a hug or a photo had an opportunity to feel satisfied, special, and fulfilled.
They place was quite enjoyable though they had gotten rid of the C1 artwork, and apart from the animatronics being present and the amazing walk-around Chuck E. (who did far and away exceed our expectations), the store, itself, was really just like any other C2.
I don't think the staff realizes what a big deal it is just to have made it to their location. If they did, I think the counter staff would try harder to make it feel special. I hate being disappointed in staff's lack of enthusiasm.
The lady at the front was more interested in seller me a Summer Fun pass, when she already knew we held the monthly Gold Membership, than she was in making the visit magical for the children.
Big mistake - HUGE! It should ALWAYS be about the MAGIC and pleasing the children, without exception, because without the magic, it's really just another "pizza place," right?
Floor is unusually sticky by sodas and In restroom. I would think that could be easily addressed though. I noticed other patrons mentioned this issue in prior reviews too.
We would definitely go back. Parking is a little difficult for an oversized vehicle so be forewarned you may need to find street parking a few blocks from the restaurant.
Editing to add a couple of bits from a second visit we made within the same week.
On our second visit, it was a Sunday so we were able to utilize the bank's parking lot (for our oversized vehicle) because they were closed on Sunday.
Also, the employees seemed much nicer and happier today than the ones they had working just a few days ago. There was one gal (who had been on that first day we were there) who remembered us. That was impressive and encouraging.
This weekend day was far busier than when we visited mid-week, and the animatronics played more regularly this time, without our having to be a bit in the side of management. That was nice to see, as well. read more