Online Music Kills Virgin Megastore at Downtown Disney

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10 responses to “Online Music Kills Virgin Megastore at Downtown Disney”

1. 

   MelissaFromRI

   March 2, 2009

   It will be sad to see a big empty building at DTD , but I must say I never bought anything at the Virgin Megastore.

2. 

   wvugrrrl

   March 3, 2009

   I think part of the problem with Virgin going under is that their prices are so ridiculously high in such a competitive market. CD’s are already being pushed aside in favor of digital music, but at the same time, I have no problem buying a CD if it doesn’t cost me $18, which is typically what Virgin charges for a new release. They also sell books, which is fine and dandy, but I couldn’t tell you the last time I payed full retail value for a book, when I can get it for much cheaper from Amazon, and that includes shipping costs!

   I’ll miss the Virgin Megastore at DTD, because it was a good way to spend an hour just browsing.

3. 

   Cyrano

   March 3, 2009

   Read this on the boards. Think it was inevitable but will be a large space to be replaced.

4. 

   nsalz

   March 3, 2009

   My two teenagers will be crushed. We leave for Disney tomorrow, so at least they can visit one more time. We always went to this store at least two times every time we visited Disney.

5. 

   usetheforceluke

   March 3, 2009

   One visit I dragged back home 400 blank cds because Virgin was selling them so cheap compared to prices around here (and with the exchange included). There was also an interesting book or two that we managed to buy every visit. But other than that, a good portion of their stock was expensive, and we rarely do expensive.

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   gin505

   March 3, 2009

   I’ll miss the coffee bar. When I close my eyes to my calming spot its always on the outdoor deck, at the Virgin Record store sipping a latte and watching the world go. We try to go at least once a month

7. 

   gallicdenis

   March 9, 2009

   We enjoy the Megastore when we visit Orlando. It provided choices that we never see in the stores where we live. The deals we enjoyed on books and dvds made Wal-Mart seemed overpriced, and we could find what we really wanted to buy. Occasionally we still purchase CDs. Again Virgin had what we were looking for at a reasonable price. Of course we would take advantage of our annual pass and DVC discounts which helped. Hopefully Virgin will come up with a marketing plan that will salvage the positive aspects of the Megastore. But then again, this is the worst global recession since the Great Depression. No one seems to be immune.

8. 

   Wils

   March 10, 2009

   As a visiting Brit this store offered us the opportunity to find exactly what we wanted to buy in the one place (the AP discount was nice too!) Even though I’m sure it wasn’t the cheapest it offered us a great opportunity to buy tv series etc. you couldn’t get in the UK.

   I hope they can fill that huge space

9. 

   Knowlesk80

   March 21, 2009

   I’m not going to be happy at all…especially since they started marking down there CD’s & DVD’s. I just bought alot of DVD’s for $10 a piece & CD’s for as low as $10 the other day. That is going to be a huge store to fill & I hope Disney brings in something worth while.

10. 

    Desces

    April 22, 2013

    WHY WOULD THEY CLOSE THEM??? They were always busy… My mom was finally letting me go there later today and it’s closed down!?!? This isn’t fair at all. I don’t know of anywhere else to get what I’m looking for. Thanks for sucking all the fun out of Downtown Disney, theres nothing left for me to enjoy anymore.