Why...........? Minimal disturbance.............. major financial commitment by someone other than the govt. I presume..........cash cow and tremendous attraction for folks visiting the island......
The company that owns it has 6 locations.
Click on "Destinations" to view the other locations.
Rain ForestI personally doubt the island is seeing much of the cash other than what the workers (if local) earn and the local politicians that were likely paid of for this to happen. There was some chatter that the venture was funded by a cruise line but I have no idea if that is factual or not.
Initially locals were restricted as to when they could partake in the rides.
Many locals and residents were very upset with the property being used in this manner.
Carol...it is open as Junior's sister rode it the other day and like you , she was terrified of heights.
