Water Park Morgan’s Island closed down

[lizzardo]

Water Park Morgan’s Island closed down
23 Maart, 2010, 08:43 (GMT -04:00)

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ORANJESTAD —Morgan’s Island has closed their doors. The water park is most likely bankrupt.
Technicians from Balashi had stood at the entrance early this morning to collect things from the company, but to no avail. Before a reporter from Amigoe, they confirmed they could not enter the premises. They had just heard from their foreman that some one had seized the company. According to them, an adjudication order would be issued within two to three weeks. The foreman had heard this from the company. “The management had phoned everyone this morning to tell them the company would not be opening its doors today,” the technicians said. Amigoe tried to obtain a confirmation from the company itself on the bankruptcy by telephone this morning, but to no avail.
The press had frequently reported on a bankruptcy of Morgan’s Island. The water park, located on Sasakiweg and known for its huge colored chutes, had celebrated its anniversary in November last year. Tony Ponson, the manager of the park, had admitted at that time that the park ‘had seen on- and off-months’, but he was positive about the future.

[Bill]

I hate to see something fail

[Liz - Aruba Lover]

Originally Posted by Bill

I hate to see something fail

Me too!

[Love Aruba]

I have never been there, but I am like you I hate to see anything fail! Sad.

Originally Posted by Bill

I hate to see something fail

[Linda VH]

I hate a failure as well but it was bound to happen. When you drive by you never see anyone on the slides or anything.

[Edronenburg]

I agree with all the statements about "hating to see anything fail." Unfortunately, there have been a lot of unforeseen failures in the U.S. as well. Note: Unfortunately, I had never been to the Park.

Ed

[corona]

I'm sorry to hear that.

[Cheryl]

I was worried that this might happen - initially, the prices were very high thus many people couldn't afford to take a family there for the day or for repeat visits. From what I understand, the prices did go down but by then, people were not frequenting the place. Now, if they do not reopen, all of the slides, buildings, etc will start to deteriorate and become an eyesore. I surely hope that the new government uses good sense in making better decisions about building permits, long term feasibility, and what is good for the Island. I've been going there for 25 years and I've seen alot of growth along that side of the Island. Initially, it was a good thing but now, it seems to have destroyed alot of the natural beauty and charm of that area. Fortunately, you can still find alot of natural beauty away from the hotel district.

[damnyankeeuk]

I can't see the sense in a water park when you have such vbeautiful beaches there....sounds like the kind of place that was doomed from the start....

[DANNYO]

Never thought it would work,but sorry to see any business go under.Just a bad business venue.