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Undeveloped CC land
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sweetpee_1993
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They have a hurricane shelter on the island for the resident crew if needed. Most of the time a ship will come ahead of the storm and the resident crew can evacuate. Also, the crew can evacuate to nearby larger islands ahead of a storm via smaller watercraft. Yes, CC has been hit by hurricanes. They will keep it closed long enough to get things in order afterwards. Sometimes that takes a little while.
Tonka's Skipper
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Hello Ralph,
I honestly do not know. Disney can often get what they want, yet wildness preserves tend to often be a hard thing to change.
AKK
If Disney just "said" they planned to keep it a preserve as a PR stunt, it's not enforceable, and easily changed/ignored.
If Disney "told" the seller as part of the bargain, that they wouldn't develop it, that can be changed for either more money to the seller or a lawsuit of some kind to declare that provision unenforceable.
If the preserve is part of a restriction with the government of the Bahamas, there are certainly legal procedures that could change the restriction, bit by bit or all at once..
Yes, it may be hard to change, but I seriously doubt if that "restriction" is set in absolute 100% stone. Considering that Gordo Cay was a drug runner's island before this, I imagine that anything that Disney does will be deemed an improvement, even if Disney ultimately decides to develop every inch of it. If Nassau doesn't play nice with Disney's plans, Disney could threaten many actions (Including refusing to dock in the Bahamas anymore, or registering its ships somewhere else) to get its way. I also wouldn't be surprised if untraceable bribery didn't rear its ugly head if push came to shove.
If Disney "told" the seller as part of the bargain, that they wouldn't develop it, that can be changed for either more money to the seller or a lawsuit of some kind to declare that provision unenforceable.
If the preserve is part of a restriction with the government of the Bahamas, there are certainly legal procedures that could change the restriction, bit by bit or all at once..
Yes, it may be hard to change, but I seriously doubt if that "restriction" is set in absolute 100% stone. Considering that Gordo Cay was a drug runner's island before this, I imagine that anything that Disney does will be deemed an improvement, even if Disney ultimately decides to develop every inch of it. If Nassau doesn't play nice with Disney's plans, Disney could threaten many actions (Including refusing to dock in the Bahamas anymore, or registering its ships somewhere else) to get its way. I also wouldn't be surprised if untraceable bribery didn't rear its ugly head if push came to shove.
sweetpee_1993
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@Ralphlaw, I think Disney is only leasing the island. I don't think they own it. I'm not positive, tho. A problem with trying to change the preserve status of the island could be in the fact that its Disney and they're known for their deep pockets. Sure the status could be changed but I imagine because its Disney that dollar sign would be inflated exponentially. Ever see all the insane taxes & fees imposed on Paradise Island in Nassau? I read those were pretty much put in place by grubbing politicians. That may or may not be accurate but, really, it's not hard to believe at all. 
Cesar R M
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@Ralphlaw, I think Disney is only leasing the island. I don't think they own it. I'm not positive, tho. A problem with trying to change the preserve status of the island could be in the fact that its Disney and they're known for their deep pockets. Sure the status could be changed but I imagine because its Disney that dollar sign would be inflated exponentially. Ever see all the insane taxes & fees imposed on Paradise Island in Nassau? I read those were pretty much put in place by grubbing politicians. That may or may not be accurate but, really, it's not hard to believe at all.
didn't they lease it for 100 years?
MaryJaneP
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100 years, so DVC "ownership" a possibility?
Disneyfalcon
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Lol! DVC was the first thing I thought too!
Cesar R M
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lets hope they dont.
ruining a "island" that has the "castaway" feel with a building complex? HELL NAW.
Disneyfalcon
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Phonedave
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In reality Grand Cayman is hardly built up at all - in fact there is a very large nature preserve on the island.
Three Mile Beach in Georgetown, where the ships dock, is very built up, but the other side of island is wide open. In fact it is a lot like Castaway Cay in that aspect. When I used to go, we stayed on the other side of the island (Morrit's Tortuga). I went for a run one morning for about 10 miles round trip, and passed only an handfull of houses. I ran a half marathon there too - that is some hot running - ugh.
-dave