Loren Korn, Reporter. “We were supposed to go on my birthday but it was closed,” Bond said. Today's the first day for waterpark to reopen. var npo = 5276; DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – For families looking to escape the Florida heat and enjoy some fun in the sun, Daytona Lagoon has announced its reopening on Friday. Daytona Lagoon will soon be welcoming guests in Daytona Beach, FL. Copyright 2020 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. Don't come to the water park while I'm here please. Required fields are marked *, WELCOME TO OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF DAYTONA LAGOON, Copyright DaytonaLagoon 2017 - All Rights Reserved, Subsidiary of United Parks LLC, www.UnitedParks.com. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. The approved reopening plan includes implementing additional facility-wide improvements to Daytona Lagoon’s already stringent health and hygienic focused operating procedures. “If you look at all the chairs with the backs that are down, that means they’ve been sanitized. He has stated he wants to see theme parks reopen once they submitted plans for keeping employees and guests protected from the coronavirus. COVID-19 shut down the water park in late March and since then, management said they have created an even safer and cleaner space for staff and guests. 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Letters should be a minimum of 150 words, refer to content that has appeared on Orlando Weekly, and must include the writer's full name, address, and phone number for verification purposes. We employ hundreds of Daytona Beach residents every year and can’t wait to have them back to giving our dormant grounds life. When guests use them, they’ll be up and we’ll go through and sanitize them again when they’re done using them,” Currie said. by dionmarketing | Jun 3, 2020 | Press Release | 0 comments. “We’ve, of course, done a lot of training with staff themselves. We cannot wait to start back from where we paused with a renewed passion for creating memories and shared experiences that last a lifetime. Local officials approved reopening plans. We are committed to a safe visit for everyone,” says Tyler Currie, General Manager. script.setAttribute('data-npo-id', npo); Thomas Metevia, Digital Content Producer, Orlando. Daytona Lagoon is implementing additional facility-wide improvements to its already stringent health and hygienic focused operating procedures in anticipation of reopening after the Covid-19 temporary closure. Orlando Weekly works for you, and your support is essential. “We are very thankful to all officials who have worked with us to endorse our reopening plan to keep guests healthy. Unlike many newspapers, ours is free – and we'd like to keep it that way, because we believe, now more than ever, everyone deserves access to accurate, independent coverage of their community. Daytona Lagoon packs full size fun with the most attractions & activities in Daytona Beach. The city of Daytona Beach and Volusia County reviewed Daytona Lagoon’s reopening plan and endorsed it prior to Memorial Day. Orlando Weekly Daytona Lagoon stresses the "waterpark meets and exceeds" the CDC’s pool water treatment guidelines. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. WELCOME TO OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF DAYTONA LAGOON, Copyright DaytonaLagoon 2017 - All Rights Reserved, Subsidiary of United Parks LLC, www.UnitedParks.com. Local officials approved reopening plans. The city of Daytona Beach and Volusia County reviewed Daytona Lagoon’s reopening plan and endorsed it prior to Memorial Day. To prepare, we have undergone a review of our entire operation, from individual attractions to the type of cleaning products, capacity restraints for social distancing measures to the specific location of readily available hand sanitizer. The Daytona Lagoon water park opens Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daytona Lagoon took to Facebook to announce the news. Writers of letters selected for publication will be notified via email. script.src = 'https://us.commitchange.com/js/donate-button.v2.js'; #News6 pic.twitter.com/aQ9H5pGvf4. Currie said the water park is limited to 50% capacity right now as part of phase two of reopening the state, which means 1,100 people can enjoy the 11 slides, a lazy river and wave pool, among other water activities. Website powered by Foundation. Daytona Beach water park, Daytona Lagoon, is "eagerly awaiting the safe reopening from state and local authorities" and is implementing additional improvements to … © 2020 Copyright 2020 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. Letters may be edited and shortened for space. Daytona Beach water park, Daytona Lagoon, is "eagerly awaiting the safe reopening from state and local authorities" and is implementing additional improvements to … Daytona Lagoon officials said they are submitting their reopening plan to the city and state that includes limiting capacity to 50 percent, masks for all employees and more sanitizer stations. The reopening plans now await Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for final approval. Daytona Beach, FL – Daytona Lagoon has received approval from local officials and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to reopen its facilities.The Family Entertainment Center will open on Friday, June 5 and the Waterpark will open on Friday, June 12. Our small but mighty local team works tirelessly to bring you high-quality, uncensored news and cultural coverage of Central Florida. Daytona Lagoon’s Covid19 Health & Safety Protocols. 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The line is forming outside Daytona Lagoon. Everything we do is for our guests to come and have a safe place to play, laugh, make memories, and enjoy time together. She was born and raised in Houston and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Journalism. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – For families looking to escape the Florida heat and enjoy some fun in the sun, Daytona Lagoon has announced its reopening on Friday. Daytona Lagoon officials said they are submitting their reopening plan to the city and state that includes limiting capacity to 50 percent, masks for all employees and more sanitizer stations. He writes for all of the company's news websites, including ClickOnDetroit.com. The spirit we see in the front-line workers that serve us all inspires us to be better. There’s no doubt that we will be better in the future because of it. As the park gets ready to welcome back its hundreds of employed local residents and guests, Daytona Lagoon proudly emphasizes that they exceed the safety and health standards set by the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Tom Metevia is an Emmy Award-winning content creator. According to a press release, the Daytona Lagoon has implemented necessary precautions that include limited park capacity to enforce social distancing, requiring all team members to wear masks, temperature screening of all team members prior to shift, providing sanitizer stations throughout the park, additional staff dedicated to sterilization, continual sanitization of games, attraction and high touch areas, modifications to food and beverages procedures and offerings, sun-bathing chairs and dinning seating will accommodate for social distancing, among others. We are committed to a safe visit for everyone,” says Tyler Currie, General Manager. })(); Subscribe now to get the latest news delivered right to your inbox. Our staff do wear masks when they’re on property and we do temperature checks when they come in,” said general manager Tyler Currie. To prepare, we have undergone a review of our entire operation, from individual attractions to the type of cleaning products, capacity restraints for social distancing measures to the specific location of readily available hand sanitizer. Daytona Lagoon Awaits State Approval of Reopening Plan May 27, 2020 MyNews13.com | Ashley Carter DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Daytona Lagoon, which has been closed for the past two months because of the coronavirus pandemic, is hoping to reopen soon. The reopening plans now await Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for final approval. Visitors excited over Daytona Lagoon’s reopening amid coronavirus pandemic Water park reopened at 50% capacity DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Visitors like 11 … We will support them as we know that you as our community will support them too. This pandemic has put stress on us all. Daytona Lagoon is implementing additional facility-wide improvements to its already stringent health and hygienic focused operating procedures in anticipation of reopening after the Covid-19 temporary closure. All parts of this site Copyright © 2020 Orlando Weekly. script.id = 'commitchange-script'; Tags: Daytona Beach, water parks, coronavirus, COVID-19, Volusia County Florida, public health, safety, attractions, tourism, reopening, Image. For more information about Daytona Lagoon’s opening procedures, click or tap here. Alexander said he appreciates the smaller crowds for now and how the water park is trying to keep people safe, but said it’s not just their responsibility. 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