Securing physical copies of Disney’s classics is becoming increasingly difficult. Disney announced today that Disney Movie Club will be closing later this year after 23 years of service. Disney Movie Club is a subscription service for avid fans that has provided a means to secure his DVDs and Blu-rays of countless Disney media since 2001. Members receive monthly releases, but the real benefit of the service is Disney Movie Club’s deep cuts, which feature classics that are often forgotten and otherwise very difficult to obtain. there were.
“After 23 magical years, it’s time to say goodbye. After serving more than 10 million valued club members, we have made the difficult decision to close Disney Movie Club,” the company said in a statement. We will miss the opportunity to be a part of the lives of so many Disney fans, including you, but we will be forever grateful that you chose to spend your time with us.”
Disney’s move to close Disney Movie Club comes on the heels of a new deal the company signed with Sony, which will see the former take over production of physical media. The deal was first reported by digital bithas not said whether Sony will offer its own similar service in light of Disney Movie Club’s closure.
This move is inevitable, as physical media has long been on the decline due to the advent of digital releases and streaming services. Disney launched its own streaming service, Disney+, in late November 2019, and the service has largely been touted as the embodiment of the promise Disney Movie Club once held. But you don’t own the movies and TV shows on Disney+. You can stop the service at any time. And despite its status as Disney’s digital vault, Disney+ is still missing many titles that are currently only available in physical capacity through Disney Movie Club. With the service ending in a few months and the absence of these titles on Disney’s excellent service, one wonders what will become of the rare titles that have not been carried over and have no other physical release. There are many people who think so.
The Disney Movie Club closure announcement states that the service will be discontinued in July of this year, but that current members need to place remaining orders by May 20th. . Whether you’re a collector of vintage Disney movies and shows, or just a supporter of the proliferation of physical media and its ownership, it’s best to act quickly.
