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Do they scan your finger at Disney World?

Each Guest will scan a single finger upon entering any of the four magical Theme Parks, so the first time this will happen is the first time you visit one of the parks!



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Why are the fingerprints necessary? In Disney's words, “We offer the convenience of Ticket Tag at the entrance of many of our theme parks and water parks. Ticket Tag helps to facilitate ease of re-entry into our parks and helps prevent fraud.” They refer to it as a convenience and a fraud prevention measure.

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Bring a Photo ID If you want to enter a Walt Disney World theme park without scanning your fingerprint, you must have a photo ID to enter the park.

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When Guests are scanning fingers, they are verifying that their fingerprint matches their theme park ticket linked to their MagicBand and since your littlest one won't need a ticket, you won't need to worry about a fingerprint scan.

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While Disney doesn't do a criminal background check for each of its guests, if they realize they're a sex offender, they may deny entry. To sum it up, convicted sex offenders usually can't go to Disney World.

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Walt Disney World Resort takes a comprehensive approach to security across our property that includes some measures that are visible and others that are not. This includes the presence of uniformed police officers, specially trained hazard detection canines, security screening technology, bag checks and other measures.

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It is private property. Disney is checking for the following items, which may not be brought into Disney's Parks: Recreational devices such as drones, remote control toys, skateboards, scooters, inline skates, shoes with built-in wheels. Alcoholic beverages, marijuana or any illegal substance.

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No Cigarettes / E-cigarettes / Vape Pens at Disney Parks Smoking and vaping are no longer allowed in either Disneyland or Walt Disney World. In the past there have been designated smoking areas, but they are no longer available inside either Resort.

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For the comfort of all Guests, the theme parks, the Esplanade between the parks and the Downtown Disney District are smoke free. The smoking of tobacco, e-cigarettes or other products that produce a vapor or smoke is allowed only in designated outdoor smoking areas.

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If you're caught shoplifting at Disneyland, security personnel will detain you and take you to a private area. Once there, they will question you about the stolen merchandise. They will also confiscate any park tickets you possess and expel you from the premises.

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Firearms, ammunition, knives and weapons of any kind are prohibited. Smoking marijuana or other illegal substances is not permitted at any time. For the comfort of all Guests, the theme parks, the Esplanade between the parks and the Downtown Disney District are smoke free.

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All Disney theme park guests are required to wear shirts and shoes at all times.

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Through Disney PhotoPass and the My Disney Experience Mobile App you may allow anyone who is connected to your Family & Friends list to view your photos. Photo sharing is set one person at a time, so you control who is able to view all the Disney PhotoPass photos connected to your Disney account.

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No, Disney does not expect you to bring any proof of age for children under 3. The honor system is pretty easy to follow at that age, so you are good just arriving and having a magical time.

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According to a Disney announcement, the facial recognition software's primary focus is to understand guest behavior. Disney has set up cameras all around their theme parks and will use this technology to monitor guests, optimize their days at the park, and enhance the Disney World experience now and for the future.

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