Great things happened in 1977…

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Gas was sixty-five cents a gallon, the average income was $15,000 a year, you could purchase a new home for $49,000, Carter was president, yours truly took her very first breath (November), That’s Rock ‘N’ Roll by Shuan Cassidy was a number one hit and Chuck E. Cheese was born!

I remember when it was called Showbiz Pizza, but the characters and the excitement were the same.

My parents would literally scrape pennies for us to go. I remember our large family getting to experience Chuck E. Cheese twice when I was a young girl.

Now, I take my kids to the exact same location. The sounds, the excitement, and the smell of the pizza are the same!

And let me tell you what makes the experience…. it’s Chuck E. himself!

In celebration of its own birthday, Chuck E. Cheese’s is hosting a daily sweepstakes to celebrate 40 years of fun.

Right now through May 19, 2017, Chuck E. Cheese’s will grant unsuspecting fans a chance to win a free VIP birthday party experience. To enter, fans can upload an image of their receipt showing that they visited a Chuck E. Cheese’s between 4/10 and 5/19 for a chance to win the VIP party for up to 20 kids. Kids can also get 40 free tickets with a minimum purchase of $5.

Chuck E. Cheese’s is America’s number one place for birthdays! I cannot tell you how many we have had here and it truly is one of the easiest parties you will ever throw for your kids.

Not only is it easy on mom, but it’s lasting memories. Each of our kids has had a party here and they can all tell you memories about that day!

The birthday themes are cool and the packages include awesome things like 1,000 tickets for the birthday child, pizza, you can add goodie bags, some packages include an hour of unlimited play for the kids, and more!

Think Chuck E. Cheese is only a weekend activity?

The NEW Eat & Play Express package, which has rolled out this month, allows you to play and eat in an hour or less! Visit your favorite store Monday-Thursday and order the Eat & Play Express package for just $31.99-$32.99, depending on the Chuck E. Cheese’s location. If your pizza does not arrive within 20 minutes, receive a FREE dessert.

What’s included?

  • 1 Large 1-Topping Pizza
  • 4 Drinks
  • Two (2) 20-minute Play Pass cards or 45 tokens (for non-Play Pass stores)
  • Chuck E. Cheese Appearance
  • One dessert per order (either the giant chocolate chip cookie or Cinnamon Dessert Pizza, based on availability)

I am thinking hello, summer nights!

Ski ball was my favorite as a kid (and my husband has confessed the same) but my boys are drawn to games like Guitar Hero. Nicky literally had a crowd watching him play that included adults.

I promise we do not play video games all.day.long.

Ok, maybe there are days that we have marathons. lol

This kid right here must have asked me 20 times in the last week when we were going to go to Chuck E. Cheese. Once he knows we’re making a plan, he is counting down the minutes. He loves the games and can’t pick just one as a favorite.

And even though this teen has a drivers permit now, he is still drawn to the games with a steering wheel!

He is a Fast & Furious fan through and through.

Let me just say, in all of our years of going to Chuck E. Cheese, it is Chuck E. that makes the experience amazing.

We thanked Noah, who was dressed as Chuck E. He was so proud of his role and treated every single child like a rock star. His role is so important and what so many of the kids look forward to.

He sure made the day special for our boys.

Want to be a part of a world record?

Go in-store to your local Chuck E Cheese location on Friday, May 19th at 8:40 PM EST ( 7:40 CST / 6:40 PM MST / 5:40 PST) to participate. Try really hard to arrive 30 minutes before the world-record breaking attempt begins.

Chuck E. and friends have teamed up with GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSTM to attempt A GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSTM title in stores nationwide on May 19. They want you there to be a part of the “Most People Blowing Party Blowers Simultaneously for 10 Seconds” world-record breaking event. Every child that comes in on May 19th will receive a free slice of cake and 40 free tickets, while supplies last, regardless of participation in the record-breaking stunt.

What’s your best Chuck E. Cheese memory over the past 40 years?

Better yet, do you take walks down memory lane with your kids each time you step into a Chuck E. Cheese?

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Chuck E. Cheese’s. The opinions and text are all mine.

10 Comments

  1. We usually only visit Chuck e Cheese when we are invited for a kid’s birthday party, but it is always a fun time. My daughter likes to see how many tickets that she can collect. We need to take the kids just out of the blue instead of waiting for a birthday party invitation

  2. Amazing! This really brings back childhood memories! Not much has changed since I went as a kid, but I’ll always have fond memories of this as a kid! Thanks for sharing

  3. I have to confess, it wasn’t until I was an adult with my own kids that I even set foot in a chuck-e-cheese. We lived so far away that it wasn’t even an option when I was growing up. I think the last time we went was for a birthday party but that’s about it. Guess it’s time for another go!

  4. We go to chuck e cheese at least a few times per month. The kids love going there and going on all the rides. They also love to play the games. Even my younger one has a blast there. We even grab some pizza and drinks there. It’s so fun and convenient.

  5. I totally remember showbiz pizza! In my town there was a place called Major Magics, then it turned into Showbiz pizza and then Chuck E. Cheese 🙂 I like to take my kids there on weeknights, and this new 1 hour deal sounds perfect! I usually don’t like to stay longer than that since there’s school the next day.

  6. My kids LOVE going to Chuck E Cheese. I had no idea it was a celebration year! Looks like we need to head to chuck e cheese for a fun family afternoon soon. 40 years! Crazy!

  7. Chucky E Cheese has been around a long time but I didn’t know it has been 40 years. My kids are now taking my grandkids to Chucky E Cheese and they love this place. I guess it’s time for a family visit too!

  8. Secretly I promote Chuck e Cheese to my nephew because I want to go there. We like the pizza, and they have expanded their menu since I went there as a child. I cannot believe the chain is 40 years old. My most vivid memory of going there involves those huge (almost scary) animatronic characters that would come out and dance.

  9. I can’t believe that Chuck E Cheese is 40 years old! I always loved Chuck E Cheese and my kids love it too. It is a tradition to have at least one Chuck E Cheese birthday party in our family.

  10. I believe you have the wrong year, as 1976 is a great year. (Yes, that’s when I was born.) We are taking our little guy to CEC soon. He will have so much fun.

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