Rare Chuck E. Cheese animatronic band spotted in LA — one of four left around

The pizza slinging rodent and his crew haven’t officially hung up their microphones just yet.

A rare, fully functioning Chuck E. Cheese animatronic band has been spotted rocking out at a Los Angeles location, giving nostalgic fans a glimpse of a childhood staple that has nearly vanished from staple pizza and arcade chain.

Munch’s Make Believe Band is still taking the stage at the Chuck E. Cheese in Northridge, where all five members remain intact and performing, including Mr. Munch on keyboards, Jasper T. Jowls on guitar, Helen Henny on vocals, and Pasqually on drums. “WOW! Totally freaking amazing & Nostalgic!” @SoCal360 gushed in an X post on Tuesday. “The band plays every 45 mins. Seeing them brought back so many memories.”

The accompanying video shows Mr. Munch and the gang singing and dancing on their old school stage, complete with curtains, colorful lights and props. The sight has become increasingly rare as Chuck E. Cheese has ripped out the animatronics that once defined the entertainment restaurant chain in favor of interactive dance floors, video walls, trampolines and other modern attractions.

The company began phasing out the robotic performers years ago as part of a massive overhaul.

In 2023, they announced that the Northridge location would become the permanent home of Much’s Made Believe Band, initially planning for it to be the only restaurant in the country to preserve the entire ensemble.

“As an important part of the legacy of the brand, we know that the animatronic band holds a special place for many fans in their childhood memories,” David McKillips, President and CEO of Chuck E. Cheese parent company, CEC Entertainment said. “We want our fans to know that the decision to keep the band here is meant as a gesture of love and gratitude as our legacy continues to evolve in new ways.”

Including Northridge, three other locations reportedly have the full band setup: Springfield, Illinois; Hicksville, New York; and Charlotte, North Carolina.

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