old news.. disney wanted that back in the 60s and he had the power to get the permission. they dont have the money, bonding or the location- its swamp! the whole area is built on a marshy geology with karst. they have enuff probs with hazardous waste violations, workers comp, the killing of wildlife etc..
we used to have this guy in fla. who Ron & Ron called Disney Deepthroat.. the mouse went after him like a chicken after a grasshopper..my favorite story he would tell is that the jungle cruise is the breeding ground for cottomouths.. "keep your hands away from the waters folks the hippos (mechanical) are dangerous," Jungle Boat Captain.