Entering Transitional PSBB, Ancol Reopens to Public
Reported by Wuri Setyaningsih | Translated by Maria Inggita
PT. Pembangunan Jaya Ancol reopened Ancol after it was closed during Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) period in Jakarta.
Ancol is now open to visitors. The rides, except parks and beach, are opened
PT. Taman Impian Jaya Ancol Corporate Communication Department Head, Rika Lestari conveyed, Ancol was reopened on Monday (10/12) which is in line with Jakarta Government's policy to implement Transitional PSBB starting October 12.
"Ancol is now open to visitors. The rides, except parks and beach, are opened. It is including Dunia Fantasi, Sea World Ancol, Ocean Dream Samudra, Allianz Ecopark, Pasar Seni (Art Market), Putri Duyung Ancol, and restaurants and partners in Taman Impian Jaya Ancol area," she explained, Monday (10/12).
Update! Following are Modifications of Today's Transjakarta RoutesAccording to her, residents with non-DKI ID cards can also visit Ancol from today onwards.
"The opening of Ancol recreational area for public can't be seperated from health protocols implementation which campaigned by Ancol with SSBB slogan, namely Senang Selamat Bareng Bareng (Happy and Safe Together) that has been promoted since Ancol's reopening in this June," she mentioned.
SSBB slogan is the implementation of 3M health protocols where visitors are encouraged to wear mask, maintain physical distance, and wash hands with running water and soap.
However, she emphasized, Ancol visitors are required to make online reservations via www.ancol.com and check their body temperature before entering Ancol.
Since its reopening in June 2020, Ancol management has showed its commitment to prevent COVID-19 transmission optimally in the recreational area. Ancol consistently maintains cleanliness of all rides and public infrastructures in the area.
Additional facilities were also provided, such as hand washing facilities, hand sanitizer in strategic locations, and regular cleaning of all rides with disinfectant.
"By reopening Ancol to public, it is hoped that all visitors can comply with health protocols and prepare themselves by bringing personal equipment such as prayer equipment. We also recommend them to bring personal hand sanitizer," she said.