Virgin Megastores, including Disney location, will shut down this summer

David S.

David S.

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GymLeaderPhil said:
I will miss Virgin - they always had the most interesting humor book selection. But then again - who buys CDs anymore?
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For what it's worth, ME!

I am a collector of physical media - DVDs and CDs. NOT soundfiles.

It feels SO much more special to me to have a really-for-real OFFICIAL CD release that I can hold in my hand and store on my shelf as part of my official collection. This will have the official artwork that the artist wanted with their album, and liner notes which often have lyric sheets, production credits, etc. Like vinyl records, a CD release represents an "official" work, a sequence of songs that were put in the order they are in because of artistic choices made by the artist.

I have no interest in downloading individual tracks, and the only way I would consider downloading a complete album is if that album is completely unavailable on a officially released physical CD. Otherwise, owning "files" on a computer just doesn't feel the same to me as owning the REAL CD version with the artwork.

If I don't own the real officially released CD, I don't feel like something is part of my collection!

Please note that I am not attempting to start an argument here about downloading vs. physical media, only attempting to illustrate how the loss of the Virgin Megastore is VERY dissapointing to me!

Because, since I am not into most cotemporary pop, which makes up the largest percentage of most CD retailers like Wal-Mart and Target, having a store like Virgin was a godsend! (I live seasonally in Orlando). Virgin blew away even the Best Buys, Borders, and Barnes in Nobles in selection.

I enjoy classical and soundtracks, and Virgin had a great selection. And most of the "bands" or "rock/pop" artists I like are UK/European artists, (mostly from the 80's and 90's) who often have titles that are only available in the US as imports. I've seen a lot of imports and other titles in Virgin stores (and the late, great similar Tower Records chain) that other stores simply don't and won't carry.

I guess I'll have to get an account with an online retailer to still have access to OFFICIAL physical CD releases of the more obscure titles/artists I collect, although I'm not crazy about ordering online because I'm on the go so much.

And there is NOTHING like the thrill of finding it on the shelf and being able to buy something INSTANTLY that you had been looking for and that you were wondering if you would ever find in a store and voila, there it is, thanks to Virgin!

Farewell, Virgin Megastore, you will be deeply missed :(
 
MKCP 1985

MKCP 1985

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A Sports Bar is a natural fit for that property and the direction it seems to want to head. There have to be some contingency plans that include chicken wings, pitchers, and games. If they don't want another ESPN Zone so near to the Boardwalk, I'd understand, but honestly . . . there is nowhere to sit and watch a game at all of Downtown Disney and I can't be the only father who wants to stay updated while the wife is doing her shopping especially on Saturdays and Sundays.
 
TP2000

TP2000

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All of the Virgin Megastores already have closed in Southern California. There was one just down the freeway from Disneyland at an outdoor mall called The Block. The Virgin Megastore there is closed now, and they are putting in a shoe warehouse store in that big building instead.

Maybe there is a need for name brand quality footwear at deep discount prices at Walt Disney World?
 
Captain Chaos

Captain Chaos

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MKCP 1985 said:
A Sports Bar is a natural fit for that property and the direction it seems to want to head. There have to be some contingency plans that include chicken wings, pitchers, and games. If they don't want another ESPN Zone so near to the Boardwalk, I'd understand, but honestly . . . there is nowhere to sit and watch a game at all of Downtown Disney and I can't be the only father who wants to stay updated while the wife is doing her shopping especially on Saturdays and Sundays.
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If they put in a sports bar, ESPNZone would be my guess.. However, Ker's Winghouse burnt down on 192.. they can put one in there.. LOL... (joking people, the way the girls dress, it isn';'t family oriented... Although, lots of families go to Hooters...)
 
jt04

jt04

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David S. said:
For what it's worth, ME!

I am a collector of physical media - DVDs and CDs. NOT soundfiles.
It feels SO much more special to me to have a really-for-real OFFICIAL CD release that I can hold in my hand and store on my shelf as part of my official collection.

This will have the official artwork that the artist wanted with their album, and liner notes which often have lyric sheets, etc. Like vinyl records, a CD release represents an "official" work, a sequence of songs that were put in the order they are in because of artistic choices made by the artist.

I have no interest in downloading individual tracks, and the only way I would consider downloading a complete album is if that album is completely unavailable on a officially released physical CD. Otherwise, owning "files" on a computer just doesn't feel the same to me as owning the REAL CD version with the artwork.

If I don't own the real officially released CD, I don't feel like something is part of my collection!

Please note that I am not attempting to start an argument here about downloading vs. physical media, only attempting to illustrate how the loss of the Vigin Megastore is VERY dissapointing to me!

Because, since I am not into most cotemporary pop, which makes up the largest percentage of most CD retailers like Wal-Mart and Target, having a store like Virgin was a godsend! (I live seasonally in Orlando). Virgin blew away even the Best Buys, Borders, and Barnes in Nobles in selection.

I enjoy classical and soundtracks, and Virgin had a great selection. And most of the "bands" or "rock/pop" artists I like are UK/European artists, (mostly from the 80's and 90's) who often have titles that are only available in the US as imports. I've seen a lot of imports and other titles in Virgin stores (and the late, great similar Tower Records chain)
that other stores simply don't and won't carry.

I guess I'll have to get an account with an online retailer to still have access to OFFICIAL physical CD releases of the more obscure titles/artists I collect, although I'm not crazy about ordering online because I'm on the go so much.

And there is NOTHING like the thrill of finding it on the shelf and being able to buy something INSTANTLY that you had been looking for and that you were wondering if you would ever find in a store and voila, there it is, thanks to Virgin!

Farewell, Virgin Megastore, you will be deeply missed :(
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You know, it sounds like if someone opened a smaller venue in DTD that specializes in just obscure CD's/LP's and Imports they might do very well. Just a thought.
 
SirNim

SirNim

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TP2000 said:
Maybe there is a need for name brand quality footwear at deep discount prices at Walt Disney World?
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No. Just...no. :lol:

Open up the ESPN Zone in the Virgin building, and move the Adventurers Club into the space currently occupied by the ESPN Club. Everyone wins.
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Adventurer's Club to the BoardWalk? Thematically, that's not a bad idea. It could fit into the Victorian theming of the BoardWalk very nicely... (# 5555)
 
jt04

jt04

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SirNim said:
No. Just...no. :lol:

Adventurer's Club to the BoardWalk? Thematically, that's not a bad idea. It could fit into the Victorian theming of the BoardWalk very nicely...
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And plenty of foot traffic from Epcot. I imagine they would have to put an "all shows sold out" sign up every night.
 
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CaptainMichael

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jt04 said:
Bravo!
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We finally agree on something...:eek:
SirNim said:
Adventurer's Club to the BoardWalk? Thematically, that's not a bad idea. It could fit into the Victorian theming of the BoardWalk very nicely...
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I think it would too, and it would also fit in a business sense as well. Boardwalk is really the only nightclub area on property now, and it would be an incentive for DVC owners in the predominately DVC area. Plus, it can be accessed from EPCOT.

jt04 said:
And plenty of foot traffic from Epcot. I imagine they would have to put an "all shows sold out" sign up every night.
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Exactly.
 
Mr.EPCOT

Mr.EPCOT

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Duckberg

Duckberg

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Virgin MEGA SQ. FT. Store

Try retro fitting the MEGA
square footage of the Virgin
store in the 2009 economy :brick:

Duckberg :veryconfu
 
jt04

jt04

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CaptainMichael said:
We finally agree on something...:eek:

I think it would too, and it would also fit in a business sense as well. Boardwalk is really the only nightclub area on property now, and it would be an incentive for DVC owners in the predominately DVC area. Plus, it can be accessed from EPCOT.



Exactly.
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I think every resort should have a themed show or club. Look at how well Poly has always done with the Luau show. And hoop-dee-doo at FW. Not sure why it was not repeated at every resort. Unlimited potential there.
 

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