CHUCK E. CHEESE INTRODUCES SENSORY SENSITIVE BIRTHDAYS THIS WORLD AUTISM MONTH 

IRVING, Texas (March 31, 2026) — Chuck E. Cheese, the Birthday Capital of the Universe®, is kicking off World Autism Month with the launch of new Sensory Sensitive Birthdays on April 1. This inclusive party expertise combines the enjoyable of a conventional Chuck E. Cheese party with considerate modifications that prioritize consolation, flexibility and particular person wants.  

With 1 in 31 children within the United States on the autism spectrum, the necessity for inclusive household leisure is bigger than ever.  

Created in collaboration with Autism Speaks, Sensory Sensitive Birthdays empower households to have a good time in a means that most closely fits their baby’s wants, with the power to decide in or out of key sensory parts of the Chuck E. Cheese birthday expertise. These particular Mega Fun or Ultimate Fun birthday events, accessible throughout Sensory Sensitive Sundays (SSS), embody two hours of limitless recreation play, meals and drinks, collectible cups, Dippin’ Dots® ice cream, a devoted party host, the long-lasting Ticket Blaster Experience and different birthday-child perks, with sensory-friendly goody baggage included completely within the Ultimate Fun package deal. 

The new supply builds on the model’s trusted SSS program, which has hosted practically 30,000 occasions, additional deepening Chuck E. Cheese’s dedication to offering a enjoyable, protected and inclusive surroundings for kids with autism and different particular wants. Chuck E. Cheese presents SSS occasions year-round on the primary Sunday of each month at collaborating areas, offering dimmed lighting, lowered noise ranges and a calmer ambiance the place youngsters can take pleasure in their favourite meals, video games and actions.  

“As the Birthday Capital of the Universe, we believe every child deserves a birthday they’ll never forget, on their own terms,” stated CEC Entertainment President and CEO Scott Drake. “Sensory Sensitive Birthdays bring that belief to life, creating a more inclusive celebration where every child can feel seen, supported and celebrated.” 

“Chuck E. Cheese has been a champion for the autism community for years, and this new birthday experience takes that commitment to a whole new level,” stated Autism Speaks President and CEO Keith Wargo. “As a parent, and from the families I speak with regularly, I know how much thought can go into a birthday party. You want your child to be part of the celebration, but the environment doesn’t always make that easy. Chuck E. Cheese makes thoughtful adjustments so more children can feel comfortable and enjoy the moment. It makes a real difference for families to be part of an experience where every person with autism can feel like they truly belong.” 

In recognition of World Autism Month, the model will host two Sensory Sensitive Sundays in April 2026: a particular occasion on April 12 from 9 to 11 a.m. at choose areas, and a nationwide occasion on April 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. in any respect company areas throughout the U.S. and Canada.  

Also in April, Chuck E. Cheese will host a nationwide fundraiser benefiting long-time companion Autism Speaks. Guests who donate $5 at checkout will obtain 500 e-tickets, and households who host a Mega Fun or Ultimate Fun party between April 1 and April 15 can donate $10 on occasion day to unlock 5 occasions the e-tickets that the Birthday Star collects within the Ticket Blaster.  

As an inclusive household leisure model, Chuck E. Cheese will function a Strategic Corporate Sponsor of the Autism Speaks Empower Walk & 5K Run in Miami, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago and Orange County, bringing sensory-friendly actions and a particular look from Chuck E. Cheese to every occasion. 

Chuck E. Cheese can also be teaming up with Sensory Safe, a nonprofit devoted to constructing inclusive, sensory-friendly areas for neurodiverse youngsters and households. Together, they’re bringing Sensory Sensitive Birthday Parties to inclusive neighborhood occasions, connecting extra households to joyful celebrations constructed round their youngsters’s wants. 

“Birthday celebrations have been really hard for my children in the past. They get overstimulated and we often have to leave early,” stated Kristina Treadwell, founding father of Sensory Safe, Inc. “Through this collaboration, Chuck E. Cheese is showing everyone that they are the place where EVERY kid can be a kid and have an awesome birthday party.” 

To guide a Sensory Sensitive Birthday or discover a collaborating location, go to chuckecheese.com. Also, be part of the Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Club for free presents, together with gameplay, upgrades, reductions and extra for the entire household. 

About Chuck E. Cheese 

Chuck E. Cheese is the place half one million glad birthdays are celebrated yearly, with a mission to create optimistic, lifelong recollections for households via enjoyable, meals and play. For over 47 years, Chuck E. Cheese has been the place Where A Kid Can Be A Kid®, and it continues to set the usual for household leisure via its interactive experiences, thrilling arcade video games and beloved Chuck E. Cheese character. Committed to offering a enjoyable, protected and inclusive surroundings, Chuck E. Cheese helps defend households via industry-leading packages resembling Kid Check®. As a powerful advocate for its native communities, Chuck E. Cheese has donated greater than $24 million to varsities and nonprofits via its fundraising packages.  

About Autism Speaks 

In partnership with autistic folks, Autism Speaks works to create an inclusive world and redefine attainable for folks with autism throughout their lifespan. As the biggest autism group within the U.S., Autism Speaks has spent greater than 20 years driving analysis, increasing providers and shaping coverage to enhance high quality of life. Each 12 months, the group connects tens of millions of autistic folks and their households to free assets, advocacy and assist, whereas working throughout sectors to advance incapacity inclusion and alternative. Learn extra at AutismSpeaks.org and observe @AutismSpeaks on Facebook, Instagram, TikTookay and LinkedIn.  

About Sensory Safe, Inc. 

Sensory Safe is a nonprofit group devoted to creating inclusive, sensory- 

pleasant environments for neurodiverse people and their households. Through 

neighborhood occasions, assets, and partnerships, Sensory Safe works to remodel 

on a regular basis experiences—from play areas to public occasions—into environments designed with everybody in thoughts. The group focuses on sensible, real-world options that 

cut back sensory overwhelm whereas growing accessibility, pleasure, and connection for 

youngsters of all talents and the households who assist them. Learn extra at 

sensorysafe.org.