Gorda Cay had also been used for filming. The beach where Tom Hanks first encounters Daryl Hannah in Splash is on the island, and parts of the film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl were filmed on the cay as well.
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By the 1980s, Gorda Cay was becoming known for it's notorious drug operation. Various newspapers reported that people who once owned parts of the island were no longer welcome, and were being chased away by men with large guns and even larger Dobermans.
Anywhere in the ocean you can find sharks! But don't worry about this on Castaway Cay, as you swim in a area that is watched by a lifeguard all the time, No problems should happen, just swim and have fun, Enjoy your vacation!
'Splash' - Castaway Cay in The BahamasThe movie was filmed in multiple locations, but the famous scene where Madison (Daryl Hannah) meets Allen (Tom Hanks) was filmed along the beach of what's now known as Castaway Cay. The only way to visit this exquisite beach is to hop on a boat from Disney Cruise Line.
The idyllic island of Monuriki within Fiji's stunning Mamanuca archipelago served as the scenic backdrop for Cast Away. It sits off the coast of Viti Levu, the largest island in Fiji, and became a popular tourist destination after the movie's release.
In 1997, Disney entered into a 99-year land lease for the cay with the Bahamian government. The lease will expire in 2096. It took the Walt Disney Company 18 months to develop the island. The total cost was $25 million.