Does Disney have facial recognition cameras?

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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People understand they need photo proof that they did in fact go to Disney World, so people on social media can scroll past it and not care. However, there is now a selfie ban in place at Disney World and the reason may shock you. Back in 2015, Disney implemented a selfie stick ban.

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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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Security Measures at Disneyland: If you get caught shoplifting at Disneyland, there will be security footage that may contradict any stories of purchasing the items elsewhere in the park. Disneyland security will take note of inconsistent answers and report them to the Anaheim Police Department.

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If a guest's bag sets off the metal detector, they are asked to step to the side for a bag search performed by a security team member. Items that most commonly trigger an alert include large magnets, like the ones on some glasses cases, umbrellas, and portable phone chargers.

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U.S. citizens and some other travelers are also entitled to decline to have their photos taken for facial recognition ID checks. You can ask for another way to verify your identification.

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There is some real intense security in the parks, including surveillance cameras in the gift shops, on the rides, and in queues for rides. The cameras inside the attractions are for guest safety since it can be very dangerous for yourself and others if you stand up on a moving ride.

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You are correct - Walt Disney World Resort is indeed a smoke-free environment. This policy applies to the theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs, the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, and Disney Resorts Collection hotels.

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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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Selfie sticks were banned at Disneyland in 2015 due to concerns about safety. The problem was that visitors were using selfie sticks even during rides, ignoring signs and admonitions from Disneyland staff, creating a hazard.

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Although some seem to believe that the lack of mirrors is to discourage vandalism, there does seem to be a consensus that Disney's conspicuous lack of mirrors over the sinks in most theme park bathrooms is a matter of preserving the flow of traffic—as one Disney custodian (purportedly) anonymously confirmed on Quora.

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Photos and videos taken at select theme park attractions. Professional photos taken in picturesque park locations during a Capture Your Moment photo session at any of the 4 theme parks: Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios or Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park.

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Everyone entering the parks or Disney Springs passes through an Evolv scanner. Anyone that sets off the scanner is pulled aside for a bag check and/or a metal detector wand check. There's also prevalent security around these areas.

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These rules are typically what you would expect, as Guests cannot bring firearms or drugs into the parks, you cannot steal, break into the property, impersonate Cast Members or Disney characters, and so on.

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No. Disney does not have the resources to check the background on their guests. On paper yes, they do. Private businesses have the legal right to take every legal step to protect their guests.

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