I like to think that they weren't negligent, but are liable. Is that a legal possibility? Because sometimes you just have to pay for crap even when it truly isn't your fault.
I think building a man made beach, and calling the resort a beach club, is sort of risky in alligator infested waters.
That's my point, and one reason why this is a different situation than the general safety hazards of living in a swamp or making a visit to the ocean. I'm sure way more kids are injured or killed at regular beaches than by gator attacks at Disney world (two total?). The difference is that Disney (1) built this, and (2) has more feasible means to increase safety. They could net off the water around the beach, post a life guard to watch for alligators and kids alike, and close the thing at night. You can't net off the ocean at a regular beach. It's just not the same thing.
Not only could this have been avoided, but the proposed "fix" is just absurd.
Do think this idea once crossed the developers' minds?
"The resort will center around a beach on the water.
Aren't there like alligators and stuff in there? What about all the kids?
It'll probably be fine."