Dead Mall Tour! University Mall of Tampa, Florida | Uptown Project Update - T-SHIRT Annnouncement!

A Dead Mall tour of the University Mall of Tampa Florida and an update on Tampa’s Uptown Project. I was inpspired to explore the mall after seeing Stranger Things season 3 Netflix series’ Courtstar Mall. This is the second Dead Mall I have explored and I thought it would be fun and nastalgic to explore this mall. Also, I have an exciting channel announcement here! Stick around for the end!! Thank you for watchhng. There is much ahead!

[@TampaJay]

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[@TampaFanatic1]

Man I remember Mr Dunderbaks as a USF Student, pricy but great beer. Ruby Tuesday's had a great happy hour too. Used to see Rocky Horror at the cinema on the north side of the mall before it expanded and then in the cineplex they added to the East of the mall toward the University Collection. Perry's bbq was great as well in the food court. I grew up in Temple Terrace and remember how popular the mall was in the 70s and 80s, it does not seem that long ago.... Also gone are Tampa Bay Center, East Lake Mall past King High School and Floriland Mall on Florida. North Tampa and the Terrace have grown so much in the past 30 or 40 years. Thanks for posting it brings back lots of memories of growing up in Temple Terrace and going to USF back in the day....

[@kenrutherford1109]

They even closed and tore down Clearwater Mall at the corner of Gulf to Bay Boulevard and U.S. 19 and built an outdoor shopping center

[@amygonzalez8387]

I went there so much when i was a teen. I'm 37 ,now. The mall has do much potential but somehow seemed to fall through. Its crazy how different it is now from back then lol

[@TampaJay]

It is so crazy of how drastic it has changed. I hope the best for the mall. Thank you Amy ;)

[@mikebrown3946]

I remember that mall in the 1980's was always crowded. The neighborhood around it ( Suitcase City ) is was actually killed University Mall.

[@8bitprodigy145]

Goddarn Black Folk

[@RhettyforHistory]

Malls were definitely our social media! I always think this and other hangout places seem like so much more fun than what kids do now.

[@TampaJay]

They sure were man, I think the same way to man. Thank you for watching buddy

[@cryptkeeper1340]

Old malls should be converted in to Adult Fun Centers with many independent Restaurants, Bars, Clubs, Gaming Centers, Movie Theatres converted to places like Sports Bars to watch the Big Games and select movies. All indoors, no need to drive to bar hop, or to eat after last call.

[@TampaJay]

I think that kind project is underway here at University. I hope it works. Thank you for watching my friend.

[@onionmayn]

That picture of Dunderbaks hurt my heart. I still go to the current one, but the small cozy one was so special. I used to go as a kid all the time

[@VirtualCrawfish]

Loved this. I obviously hung out at the arcades in the malls I grew up with. It is so sad to see a dead mall. It is like everyone knows it is dead except the mall itself. :)

[@sSoulsMind]

I remember when they had the cool neon fish hanging from the ceiling in the center court and the cool bubble fountains!! I wish someone documented Tampa bay center too! That mall had awesome I’m ground fountains and sky lights and brown tiled floors. Just to name a few

[@kenrutherford1109]

I remember the fountains at Floriland Mall

[@ItsJoeysworld]

If video killed the radio star, then Amazon killed the walk in Malls! Nice vid and good luck with those sharp shirts!

[@TampaJay]

That was perfectly said buddy and so true! Thank you Joey. ;)

[@katndon]

I worked at Robinson's 1981 while going to HCC. Spent most of my teens hanging out there. Rocky Horror Picture Show. groupies lol

[@TampaJay]

Kat Wright thanks Kat so cool used to work there. Was Robinson’s where Dillard’s is now? Thank you for watching my friend

[@TampaJay]

I would’ve loved to seen Rocky horror there

[@TampaJay]

Also awesome you went to HCC I graduated from there

[@katndon]

Yes,Robinson's is now Dillards. If you stand in the center of the mall and look inside over to the right was my department and that was the Juniors Department.I was trying to look while you were doing your vlog and I sought for a brief moment and had to stop the video brings back a lot of memories I now live in Alabama. I wish I could take you places that no longer exist that were hot spots in Tampa.That would be fun.

[@katndon]

We have a connection I also came from Indiana before my parents moved to Tampa South Bend Indiana to be exact my parents bought a small restaurant motel and trailer park Thonotosassa in 1972 and sold an 81 now it's a dump. Corner of 301 and Walker road. Big Top flea market used to be a racetrack and we go every Friday and Saturday night us kids that was our hang up for the weekend just down the street. There is a group Golden Gate Speedway on Facebook I go by Kathleen McQueen Wright. Golden Gate Speedway would make a good vlog there are many that would help you with it and give you a lot of history.

[@NOLADEEJ]

I absolutely loved this video! The mall was such a great place to go hang and play video games. Loved the music in this as well!! And YES!! So glad to see the shirt, bro! Looks awesome on ya! Everyone needs to grab a Tampa Jay shirt! 😎 Love ya, brother!

[@TampaJay]

love ya to man!! Thank you so much. I cant thank you enough for this awesome shirt. I am happy enjoyed the mall man. Malls and Roller Rinks used to be the places to be on the weekends for me.

[@jaredthedrummer8405]

Great video TJ!! I’m with you! The mall scenes in ST3 were my favorite to! Absolutely loved the nostalgic background music. It was perfect how that it paused when that dude walked out from behind the sign. Perfect video my friend!

[@TampaJay]

Thank you my friend I’m so happy you enjoyed it. I was feeling inspired. Listen to a few tracks before I pick the music in this one.. I thought it fit pretty good I’m glad you agree. :-) ST3 is my favorite besides the first one so far. Can’t wait for ST4

[@vereen70]

University Mall was great when I was a teen but I mostly I hung out at old Eastlake Mall.

[@Big-4]

Less than 10 years ago that mall was still very busy with all the major retailers. Once the Wire grass mall open in Wesley Chapel all of the remaining business moved north. Some retailers like Sears just went out of business.

[@desireeamers6088]

Another great one Tampa Jay!!!

[@TampaJay]

Thank you so much Desiree :)

[@KLEARSKITHEKREEPER]

Dang that mall is a ghost town! 👻👻👻👻MANGOJAY love Spencer gifts they always had the best Halloween stuff before they opened the spirt stores! That t-shirt is really RAD!! 😎

[@KLEARSKITHEKREEPER]

I loved that ending!!!

[@TampaJay]

Thank you mango! Nothing like Chillaxing at a mall and eating a soft pretzel with nacho cheese! Glad you enjoyed it buddy had a great time in there. Thank you mango

[@KLEARSKITHEKREEPER]

@@TampaJay in gotta get me a shirt mango😀

[@SplorinRyan]

Big morning for dead malls LOL! I've never been the type to go seek out dead malls for exploration, but I've always enjoyed watching videos of them or reading up on their history... I knew about this mall, but I didn't know it was this far gone...

[@TampaJay]

Me too man there’s something fascinating about them places that used to be so popular to stomp upon but now quickly fading away. It’s very haunting in a way . Thanks for watching man. Again great video! I really enjoyed it

[@Ali_and_Macy]

Great video, as always! Love the new t-shirts!!

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Ali and Macy :-) my friend really did it right I am happy that he made those for me.

[@dzinlv]

That was fun👍Thanks for the tour📽️of part of your area❣️😊

[@TampaJay]

Thanks brother

[@peterplummer6100]

Fashion comes and goes and comes back around again! Good times to still be had! Much ahead indeed :)

[@bernardofitzpatrick5403]

Interesting tour of a "Dead Mall" buddy. Much ahead T Shirt looks really cool, man! "There is much ahead...." :-D

[@TampaJay]

Thank you buddy I’m glad you enjoyed it. There is so much ahead my friend :-)

[@kmpaton]

Going to University Mall when I was a kid in the '80s was always an experience. I wonder if the Mr. Man store is still there lol

[@garfixit]

Good memories of the good old mall days. Love the videos keep them coming

[@DustDevilNomad]

This made me miss the 80’s even more now. 😐 Perfect choice of music to go along with this most excellent video dude! 😁😊

[@TampaJay]

Thank you buddy, I miss the 80s and the 90s so much

[@darylturcott]

Very enjoyable video. Miss the mall days.

[@TampaJay]

Thank you buddy. I miss them so much too

[@voyager0156]

Thank you for the dead mall video. i enjoyed hearing about this one!

[@johngavin1175]

Our mall over here on the Northside here in Lakeland is dying real slowly. I'm 37 man I remember when the mall was the place to go

[@EdgarJurgen]

Good old time vibes remembers!!!!!! Cool music on your vid.... 👍🏻

[@Kdog4660]

Between 2010, and 2012 I lived all but behind it, and that place was so scary, regular gang fights, and general issues.

[@TampaJay]

Kevin Strachan o dang that’s not good. Thanks for watchhng buddy

[@OnlyMahone]

Very 'Dawn of the Dead' vibes. Do you know what's funny? Kids/teens of today have this vintage trend working well for them... BUT sadly they will never know what it's like to have the mall as such a central point of their lives. Heck, I used to save up my lunch money or search down the sides of the couch for a little coin to hang out at weekends. Amazing video Jay but really sad to see it so empty. I'm so proud to have been part of that time of life. I think it's amazing that you have merch! Looks very retro-video-game styled 😎 I just wanted to say, please don't feel uncomfortable about mentioning your merchandise and patreon. Man I totally get it, you don't want to feel like your asking people for money. You have built such an amazing channel... You deserve much more than you give yourself credit for. A lot of people are probably living through your videos! You take us on such fun filled, positive adventures. I don't think there is anything wrong with telling people about what they can do to help the channel. I know you're one of the most genuine people on KZbin. 🙏

[@DustDevilNomad]

Only Mahone Well said!! 👍🏻 It’s so different when you actually lived and experienced something.

[@OnlyMahone]

@@DustDevilNomad spot on sir! 👏

[@TampaJay]

Jason that is the most kindest and most heartfelt thing anyone could say to me I really appreciate you man I really needed to hear that. Thank you for your support brother I’m happy you enjoyed the video. I only covered about half the mall I security guard approached me in the food court and asked me to stop filming. I also left out a bunch information about the history that I wanted to give but however I think I might sneak back in there or year from now and try to again..And give a little update on the mall.… If it’s still there LOL thank you again so much brother I hope you’re having a good time over there hope everything’s going good can’t wait to see what’s next on your channel. So much ahead

[@OnlyMahone]

@@TampaJay I feel you man, it makes vlogging so hard sometimes! I was banned from filming yesterday haha... I was sailing through ancient Maori tunnels. There were these glow worms that lit the place up. I was so gutted. I hope you manage to get back in with your camera. You're so welcome my friend, I'm glad my words could sink in a little. You're a good dude! I see big things coming for you. :)

[@ToddEWalnuts]

Wow, cool mall. Man that thing is ancient! Built in 1974? That’s the year I was born! I’m surprised it’s still standing 😆😂 Very cool tour, and happy belated birthday TJ. Cool shirt, I’ll have to pick one up sometime. Take care buddy

[@ChristheShrinerdawg]

I love doing “Dead Mall” stuff. Great stuff man! We have a University Mall here in Orem, UT, but it’s far from dead.

[@THX--nn5bu]

Hello from Southern Utah Chris, I have been to the University Mall in Orem a few times.

[@ChristheShrinerdawg]

THX-0381 oh nice! Washington County? St George area?

[@THX--nn5bu]

@@ChristheShrinerdawg Yep! I reside west of St George in Washington County but I dont want to give my exact location, I have lived here for 23 years.

[@TampaJay]

Thank you brother remember you’re dead mall video I really enjoyed it. Something fascinating about the malls :-)

[@ChristheShrinerdawg]

THX-0381 oh it’s okay! Lol.

[@GSXSF-250]

It's sad to see the University Mall is a dead mall.... I grew up in Tampa and this mall was the place to be when I was in high school and college. It was also the first mall for my first born child.

[@BigDaddysBearCave]

I was a Mall Rat as well my friend 😎👍

[@TampaJay]

Endor Express ha ha Mallrats never say die!

[@KrisK]

Enjoyed the video. Growing up the nearest mall was about 40 minutes away, didn't get to go much but was fun when we did. Like the T shirts. Enjoyed the video.

[@TampaJay]

Thank you sister I’m glad you enjoyed it. When I was young in Indiana the closest mall was about 40 minutes also. My parents would love take us on the weekend. Fun times and memories :-) thanks for watching sister

[@seanhunter4297]

Jay, you're so awesome Such a fun badass haha. Love your personality. Thanks for your videos Obi Wan lol

[@mercyverdugo1754]

Hello Tampa Jay 🤗 WOW!! The Mall I used to go to is crowded you can't even walk through there, you have to be careful someone doesn't bump into you, so I stop going, it would be nice to go to a Dead mall, thanks Tampa Jay 🤗 always much ahead my friend ❤️

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Mercy! I remember when malls where that crowded I didn’t want to go at some points LOL I kind a wish it was like that again though and see them all thriving again. Thank you my friend I’m so happy you enjoyed it there is always much ahead face I hope you have a wonderful day

[@SherrySherry]

Wow, that t-shirt is so freaking cool! And it looks fantastic with those eyes shades... Match made in heaven! NOLADEEJ is awesome, and so are you! MAMFMA 😎💙‼️

[@Hal-Robinson]

I think even with the uptown development unless they clean up the surrounding neighborhood it's going to continue to decline. Unfortunately the neighborhood the mall is surrounded by is a higher crime neighborhood which results in a lot of crime happening on that property and running a lot of people in stores off.

[@sicariobrother316]

Great video man! Brings back old memories from the 90s

[@TampaJay]

Thank you buddy glad I could bring back some memories for you

[@shaky6669]

Great video. Especially liked the music you put in, it fitted the tone and feel of the mall, just like the music in the mall scenes of Stanger Things did.

[@TampaJay]

Thank you buddy I appreciate you watching I listen to a few songs before I selected one really thought this one fit. Stranger Things had a big impact and influence on me. Such a great show!

[@vegasstoker9647]

Amazon has really hurt the Malls. Now you can order anything on line. TJ we made it to Clearwater Beach today. The Ocean must be 80 degrees. Ate at Kings Pizza. It sure was good. So Cool here at your stomping grounds. Stoker from KC out.

[@TampaJay]

So awesome my friend! Welcome and I’m glad you’re here I’m hoping you’re having a blast over there. How was the pizza?

[@vegasstoker9647]

Kings was good. Really had a great Cheeseburger there. Had a great meal at the Palm Pavillion with a great Pina Colada. Got rained out today at Bush Gardens. Sunday and Monday were awesome days on the beach. Headed to Johns Pass tonight or doing a cruise. Having a blast

[@vegasstoker9647]

@@TampaJay Pizza is decent. Had a great Cheeseburger there and my wife had an awesome chicken Cesar wrap. Had the best Phillycheese Steak at the Palm Pavillion. Decent Tacos at CK's. Ate at the Hut at John's Pass. We had great food there. Tomorrow trying Frenchys two doors down from us. The Beach has been awesome. Even though we've encountered some rain here and there. Don't want to go back to KC. Wish we could of seen ya.

[@SunglassesManOfficial]

I don't think that Sunglasses Man, should go in there, because I don't think that he would ever come out. I wish we had a Perry's Barbecue. Have a great week Jay!

[@Ashley-kd2su]

Aw you're so welcome TJ 💙 I'll be getting a shirt asap! You're awesome!

[@TampaJay]

Ashley M you’re the best Ashley

[@Ashley-kd2su]

@@TampaJay 💙

[@MoviemaniaNick]

I used to hang out at the mall also when I was a kid. LOL Cool vlog!

[@TampaJay]

Me too man so nostalgic hanging out at the mall was the best. Thanks for watching brother

[@sherriek3476]

Sorry i missed this one great vlog ..yes I love stranger things it's a great show ..always love your vlogs Tampa J

[@TampaJay]

Thank you so much for catching up Sherrie Cruciate you so much! I am having a great time making videos glad I could share with you. Stranger things season three is probably my favorite season so far

[@TaskForceMediaGroup]

I remember that mall from my youth. Very sad to see it dead now, but it’s just the way of things now. The era of the mall is over. Now there are shopping and entertainment venues that have replaced malls. Great video, that atrium brings back some memories.

[@TampaJay]

Thank you brother I miss the age of the mall glad I could come back and bring you some memories my friend.

[@dennisud]

IF you're still doing the Dead mall visits check the Eagle Ridge Mall in Lake Wales, still open but with few stores and one anchor, Dillards. I can guarantee you University Mall has a lot more stores open than EagleRidge!

[@thegerm574]

Always a Game Stop even in a dead mall.

[@carlameyer4203]

Love dead mall vlogs! We just took a walk through one of our dead malls here in Cincy on the 4th, as it was one we worked at in our mid 20;s. Kind of sad, kind of nostalgic.

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Carla I love malls to :) I worked at a mall when I was in college although that one is still doing well the store are used to work and is long gone. So nostalgic for me too and I’m glad you enjoyed the video thank you for watching my friend :-)

[@JordanGhastly]

Man, I really loved this vlog. I was a mall rat as well. I got the same feeling when I was watching the recent season of Stranger Things as well. It just made me super nostalgic for the peak era of shopping mall. Speaking of, I live not too far from where they filmed the StarCourt scenes. Talk about movie magic because that mall they used is, itself, a dead mall! Haha.

[@TampaJay]

Thanks buddy yes ST3 one of my favorites just because of the mall! I miss those days too man. Super nostalgic for sure. Thanks Jordan hope you’re having a good week buddy

[@JordanGhastly]

Tampa Jay Thanks, man! Hope your week is going well too! After watching this, I went and looked up old photos of the mall in my home town. 😂😂 Got a bit nostalgic.

[@runner4life551]

Hey! From Indiana as well, I miss back when malls were the go-to place to hang out with friends, especially during the winter. Castleton Square Mall in Indianapolis was the place! Thanks for the video!

[@vincentappleby9521]

Interesting video Jay. It’s a shame so many Malls are dead or dying there. T-shirt looks cool. 🙂👍

[@TampaJay]

It is such a shame buddy, Im glad I could share this with you. Thank you Vincent

[@rhythmnation2004]

University Mall was a huge part of my childhood. Spent many, many Friday and Saturday nights here in high school... browsing CDs at Sam Goody, getting a kiwi shake from Fantasia. Sad.

[@Jubi316]

You getting close to 10,000 early congrats. From Kissimmee

[@TampaJay]

Thanks so much my friend :)

[@HandsFullHeartFull]

Reminds me of the good old days hanging out at the mall. The new shirt is 🔥🔥

[@TampaJay]

Me too my friend. Thank you so much ;)

[@Cre80s]

That shirt is awesome! 😎👍

[@TampaJay]

Cre80s Thank you brother

[@Cre80s]

Man, I have so Gahd-dang much of your content to catch up on. One thing I hate about becoming a content creator is I just can't keep up with channels I love to watch! Is that your experience, too?

[@donniegreenway8401]

Was one of my favorite malls in the 80's, along with Tampa Bay center, west shore mall and Eastlake square Mall ahhh the good ol days

[@Mrs.KatsCrafting]

Gang violence and homeless people attacking you is the reason that mall died. I am terrified to go there now.

[@achristinaportillo3548]

That sucks!

[@TampaJay]

Yes those things would keep me away it is a rough area. Thanks for watching Kathie :)

[@birdnest5814]

I was surprised there were still some live stores in there. I used to hang out in the game room back in the late 70’s. I was addicted to foosball and air hockey 😂 nice shirt 😊

[@TampaJay]

I was so shocked and surprised too my friend. I guess I showed the best parts of the mall LOL I did miss out on the other half because I was asked to stop filming upstairs at the food court. I just called it a day LOL Thank you for watching my friend I’m happy you enjoyed it :-)

[@e0611Rock]

Mr. Dunderbak's is where all the husbands went to drink beer while the wives shopped...My brother worked there during college...I bet u can guess which college...Lol 😆😅😂

[@TampaJay]

Ha ha isn’t that the truth thank you my friend I’m glad you found the video

[@e0611Rock]

@@TampaJay Yeah...Great video!!! I would've never imagined that mall going down hill...It's too close to USF...I used to live near 56th & Yukon...I know the neighborhood went south, but geeze...When I was a kid, I used to take the bus to that mall...It was cool back then!!!

[@william.weir2023]

thought i had stumbled on dan bell... well done buddy.. good luck with the merch.

[@TampaJay]

Thank you buddy, Dan is the man!

[@marypettyfer4640]

Hello there Tampa 🙋🙋😚

[@TampaJay]

Hi Mary So happy that you are here :-)

[@kylepokeyporter8375]

During its heyday Sam goody / musiclands' busiest store was at University Mall.

[@TampaJay]

I can imagine with all the students around that Sam goody he must’ve been pretty successful. I would’ve loved to of seen it. Thanks for watching buddy

[@hydetannen2923]

And Camelot before they took it out

[@THX--nn5bu]

Awesome video as always my good friend and especially that awesome music you inserted. We have a mall here in St. George UT that has been around since the mid to late 80's and is surprisingly kind of alive but not much as it used to be 20 some years ago and they closed our Sears department down here as well in our mall. Speaking of Dead Malls, have you heard of the KZbinr Dan Bell? he made alot of tours of Dead and abandoned Malls mostly back east, he was accompanied with Jacob the Carpetbagger one time. Take care my Awesome friend! btw: I almost forgot, Im going to get one of your T-shirts, a must have.

[@TampaJay]

Thank you brother yes love Dan’s Dead mall series big fan. I wish somehow the malls of America would come back again but how cool to see them on KZbin. There’s just something so nostalgic. I think my generation and our generations had it the best I miss the 80s in the 90s so much man. Thanks for washing buddy hope you’re having a great week appreciate you dude

[@ABergerWithEverything]

i feel like most malls now are dead. it seems like half the stores around my mall are closed too. Hot Topic ruuules. I only go to the mall to wander before a movie or if I'm looking for a deal on shorts (gotta have them shorts for Florida!) That was an amazing hot dog deal..please tell me you ate them ha. RIP Sears. Love the Stranger Things feeling music. awwww a tampa jay shirt. so cute, what good friends :-)

[@buellerferris]

I used to live across the street from Busch Gardens. This area around Tampa, especially USF is ghetto as hell!

[@scarystardust5175]

Oh yes, Stranger Things 3 has me feeling all sorts of mall nostalgic as well. It’s such a shame to see these nice big buildings sit mostly vacant or completely abandoned. And I’m all about a Tampa Jay shirt! I’ll proudly sport that. * I don’t think your link is working though!

[@TampaJay]

Thank you so much Bridget. Very nostalgic and season three loved it so much. Thanks for the heads up on the link I’ll have to get that fixed LOL

[@benmoskowitz007]

2020 update: Most of the stores are closed, and the T-Mobile has been replaced. Also, you should check out DeSoto Square Mall in Bradenton if you want to see a real Dead Mall

[@ddieter603]

That mall was the (bleep) when I moved here with roommates back in 1981. It was central to university life back then. There's nothing that USF would like better than to purchase and build on that property. I'm beginning to think it might be a better use of that land: I'm skeptical about the whole "new section" thing. What we really need, though, is affordable housing.

[@TampaJay]

I can imagine how awesome it was I remember the mall back in 98 and it was still pretty busy then. I wish it would come back however I think he might be right I think the university should purchase it. I have high hopes so hopefully one day we will see the malls of America boomin again. Thank you so much Done I appreciate you sharing your memories so awesome my friend

[@michellebethgoaziou]

Tightwork bro!!

[@greg33770]

how sad...😪 it's not that old....i'm much older than the mall.....makes me feel like i must be ancient.

[@RAnthony80]

I remember the Stables bar.. Was a regular there with the McCar Brothers in their spandex suits playing.

[@TampaJay]

That’s so cool my friend. Around what year was that? Thank you for watching

[@murraysaucedo897]

All these memories will be lost in time like tears in rain

[@MikeRuh01]

It's crazy how you go to malls that you used to as a kid and now they're ghost towns. The mall was the hot spot. So many long standing strong stores have gone out of business. Very sad.

[@anglofrancaiseyvonne9349]

Thanks for this, l visit Tampa every year and love it

[@TampaJay]

You’re welcome my friend

[@anglofrancaiseyvonne9349]

@@TampaJay my pleasure

[@achristinaportillo3548]

I used to go the all the time. That is sad. I bought my first leather boots and jacket there. There used to be a place to buy leather arm pieces with steeple spikes too. I miss the old metal scene. Nasty Ronnie did commercials for Shalimar back then.

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Christina. Those are some cool memories. I have so many memories like that in the small and othe ones. I didn’t know about the commercial. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching my friend

[@Bolthorn79]

I still go there every so often for a walk after going to Mojo Books and Music across the street. If you haven't checked them out, I've been going there since around 2008 when they were located a few units down from their current spot. Great coffee. Awesome video. Rad music. Was that TimeCop 1983 or The Midnight?

[@TampaJay]

Thank you buddy! I love the midnight but this is some random track I got on epidemic sound.com. I thought it was pretty rad and fit the mall LOL thanks for watching dude

[@minutemark]

Thank you, Jay! I remember when the city I lived in was turning an outdoor shopping center into a mall. There was so much construction going on all around while all the stores remained open. The mall was all but complete, and I and all my friends would ride through it on our bicycles. We would always stop at Lincoln Savings (& Loans) to get a complimentary cup of coffee and a sugar cookie. Well, for me, the coffee was mostly creamer, but I felt a lot more grown up because I was drinking coffee. The Lakewood Mall, The Cerritos Mall, The Huntington Beach Mall, and the Buena Park Mall (California) were each a very important part of my childhood. It's great to hear that there are plans to revitalize this mall area. It just shows that "[t]here is always much ahead!" Keep us informed!

[@TampaJay]

So I only covered about half of the mall I think I may have told you at Busch Gardens but the security guard asked me to leave… So I did LOL these malls are very nostalgic to me glad I could share it with you and bring back some memories buddy. I’ve heard some of the names of the malls you mentioned and I think there might be some videos on KZbin of them. Can’t wait to go back here I left out a lot of information I think I might do an update in about a year or so. Again thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to meet with me it meant the world to me and can’t wait to do it again brother. There is much ahead Mark

[@minutemark]

The pleasure was all mine! Thank you!

[@Cre80s]

Forgive me if you get this all the time: any relation to Heather Langenkamp?

[@TampaJay]

Cre80s I can answer this one Mark :)

[@Cre80s]

😐😐😐... uhm... 😐😐😐 ⌚️then would you, TJ? 😂

[@RAnthony80]

One of the big problems with the mall is the Crime. Why no one goes there.. Going to be hard to fix that.

[@mattgonzalez4457]

Used to go shopping and to the movies there all the time. Just went there 2 weeks ago actually to get my parents their first vaccination lol.... we used to smoke Marlboro reds and just walk the mall and cause trouble in the late 80s and early 90s as a preteen and young teen... great days lol

[@LiveforHM]

What songs did you use? The synthwave sounds amazing

[@Carlew.castle]

We have malls just like that here in pa and upstate NY they are actually putting in bowling alleys just to get people back

[@TampaJay]

The city is planning something similar to that here to try to save it.. I hope it can revive it but its hard to see that happening. Thank you for watching Bruce ;)

[@charlesyates6687]

Due to the outrageous rent in malls those buisiness people who dared take the chance at setting up shop in the mall were forced to price their merchandise at premium prices. Now we have wallmarts in most neighborhoods. So when it comes to it all the paying jobs went to china in 92 so disposable income became obsolete. So you had to learn to cut expenses. Why pay $20 for the same item you can buy at Walmart for under $5 . Then in the 2000s kids got more into gaming and computers .then came online shopping and away went the mall .

[@completelydisinterested9298]

Hey, I’ve been there!!

[@achristinaportillo3548]

Jay is van scoy still open over by Busch Blvd across from Chamberlain?

[@TampaJay]

I don’t know if it is I’m going to check into that for you. It might be

[@NatureRecycleFlorida]

cool

[@giorgiocartier9012]

This mall was packed in 2012 ever since the movies closed everything went downhill after that

[@cectfl9347]

i've passed by this mall a few times i never actually knew it was really a dead mall i love how it looks honestly

[@amygonzalez8387]

Mr. Dunderbaks was so so goodddd

[@TampaJay]

love that place. thank you Amy

[@Openairgarage]

Lotsa space in that mall.....Disco pants and haircuts......Pier 1 imports....the new Oldsmobiles are in early this year.

[@TampaJay]

Ha ha We’re getting the band back together 😎 Thank you buddy

[@marcdich9066]

oh wow i was there in its hay day back in the early 80,s i use to live over there at the university just down the road , sad to see that mall in the state that its in but hopefully it will make a come back with the new renovation, corner of fowler ave and i forget the other roads name

[@JiafeisProducts827]

In 2012-2016 I would always sleepover at my aunts house, and it was near this area. In 2014-2015 I would always come to this mall with my family. I would always play in the play place ( yes I know I’m young lol) it makes me sad knowing this mall is dead. I won’t be surprised if this mall gets demolished in 1-3 years from now

[@TampaJay]

It's tough losing the places we made good memories. The good thing is we can always remember and reflect back, together. Thanks for watching Donald Duck. Have a good day. much ahead!

[@bifftethertohn9724]

Ahh I used to hop between there and Tampa Bay Mall. Saw Phantom Mentace there when it came out in the 5th grade

[@TampaJay]

That’s an awesome memory my friend I remember where I first saw Phantom Menace and in that movie theater first movie I saw was Flubber!

[@trish5556]

Wow, that was built after I graduated and left that area. I lived near the area where the mall was built.

[@sBabysKid-nk8eh]

I just ordered a shirt!

[@marypettyfer4640]

We used to in the uk too, we thought we were the bees knees, sitting in the eateries. Loved it so sad we would hit the record stores, yes go to photo booths. It was fun. So sad to see it like a ghost town 😳😔

[@TampaJay]

Ha ha that’s awesome Mary. We used to think we were the bees knees to when I hung out in the mall with my friends. Thank you so much

[@blaurue]

Someday I'll write a book about my adventures there

[@johnp.6996]

That mall was the place to be when I was a kid in the 90’s, Went to Andy’s pet store, Sears and I believe there was a burdines there as well. All of the places and neighborhoods around the mall didn’t help it.

[@TampaJay]

John P. Oh wow so awesome I remember both of those stores