I get it. Most parents hate this place and if you don't handle crowds well or can't handle 50 kids running around you then it makes sense. I'm on the other side of the fence with the opinion that this place is awesome. Drew's best friend turned 3 on Friday and they had a mini birthday party Saturday which we couldn't miss. Why? Let me just give you some of the reasons why I'm a closet Chuckaholic.
Safety - No one can leave with your kid and they are super strict about checking those hand stamps. This means you can catch up with friends or sit down for a while without worrying you'll lose an offspring.
Pizza - It's no Angelo's, but it's really not that bad. I actually think it's quite yummy thank you very much. Oh and free pop refills are priceless for caffeine-addicted husbands.
Cheap - Each game/ride is only one token. The kids can easily be entertained for an hour or two on just $10!
Skeeball - So what if I steal a token or two from my kid to play a few rounds of my favorite game ever?
Naps: My kid loves climbing up into the activity center and going down the slide. Doing that 849 times leads to one helluva good nap.
Magic: What else gets your kid to stop moving, let alone even blink for 5 whole minutes. Why a large, dancing mouse of course.
Bribes: So you won 137 tickets in the past hour. Now what? Go load up on 10 ticket prizes and keep them in your pockets for bribing materials the rest of the week. #parentoftheyear
Awesomeness: If you've never seen this video, stop what you're doing and watch now. It's been a favorite of mine for years and I know you will be glad you did. (Not sure what that verbiage at the beginning is about so feel free to skip to about 12 seconds in)
Do you love the Chuckland or despise it?
Confession: never been to a C.E.C. but, with this little run down maybe I need to bring M in. We could all use a good excuse for a long nap! :)
ReplyDeleteOh I am with you, we love this place! When I am off for summer break I will take Easton all the time right at 9:00 when they open and he is literally the only kid in there sometimes. It's great! :)
ReplyDeleteChuck E Cheese is awesome!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWe like going to Chuck E Cheese! Especially earlier in the day in the middle of the week because it isn't near as busy!
ReplyDeleteI think we need to bring Aubrey sometime!
ReplyDeleteI remember loving it as a kid but I haven't been as a parent. BUT i've kinda secretly been waiting for the day that Callie would be old enough to go as I have such good memories! However that probably means she'll hate it because I'm excited for her :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't been since I was a kid. Every time I pass it, I think Max and Claire would love it!
ReplyDeleteI don't hate the place, but I am one that is easily annoyed by other kids. Especially around here where kids have no manners. However, Hannah loves playing the games and it does usually mean a nap afterwards which is a plus in my book.
ReplyDeleteI've never been there. The closest one to us is 2 hours away.
ReplyDeleteWe love it! I'm not a fan of going on the weekends, just because of all the other kids (one time an older- like teenage girl pushed him down and stole his tickets) but we love going on week nights as a special treat.
ReplyDeleteWe have one, but we've never been because it has been rumored to be patroned by less than ideal folks. Basically, it is in the wrong neighborhood.
ReplyDeleteBut, I get so jealous of your pics because I know Taylor would LOVE it there. And I LOVE ALL PIZZA.
I actually like it too! It's a great place for the kids to go crazy and get all of that energy out. I worked at a CEC in high school for 2 1/2 years lol. You would think after that I would never want to step foot in one again but nope =)
ReplyDeleteAvery hasn't been yet, but I am all for it! And I remember liking their pizza!
ReplyDeleteWe love the Cheese! It was one of my favorite places growing up too.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right! We don't have kids yet, but I'll admit that even adults can enjoy a creative date night at good ole Chuck E. Cheese! Our local newspaper regularly prints AWESOME coupons for this place and you can bet we have a stash of those for when in the mood to do something a little different than the norm.
ReplyDeleteWe took our 2 year old there for the first time last week on his birthday. It was actually the first time my husband had ever been as well! He was a bit overwhelmed and too scared to get on the rides but overall seemed to enjoy himself. My husband said he wants to take him back in the afternoons after daycare pick up. I think my husband enjoyed it more than the kid!
ReplyDeleteLove that you call soda 'pop'! :)
ReplyDeleteI think this post has just convinced me to take Chloe. We've never been but I've mentioned it before. I'm thinking a Monday or Wednesday late morning should be very busy? Might be a good time for our first trip. Looks like Drew had a blast!
ReplyDeleteI didn't think I was a fan of CeC, but now I may have to check it out - you've sold a sister! =)
ReplyDeleteWe love that place! Matthew has SO much fun and it tires him out!!
ReplyDeleteYour blog post has me slightly more interested in going, but the place still gives me anxiety. Maybe we will go there with you guys one day:) P.S. My work settings won't let me post from my Google ID so I am going to show up as anonymous. -Sonda
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