Does Disney use facial recognition?

The Disney Corporation is trialling the use of facial recognition software to check visitors arriving at its Disney World theme park in Florida – known as the Magic Kingdom. The facial software has been installed at the entrance to Disney World, the company's flagship entertainment complex near the city of Orlando.



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Epic Universe, the new Universal theme park scheduled to open in Orlando, Florida in mid-2025, will use a patented biometric facial recognition tool at its entry gates, according to reports from Orlando ParkStop and the Hollywood Reporter.

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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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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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If you're asking whether Disney is collecting information about you when you use a MagicBand, then the answer is yes. They will know when you go to your room, when you enter the parks, how much you're spending on merchandise and so on.

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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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With over 17 million visitors in 2022, the most visited amusement park in the United States was Magic Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World Resort, located in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

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At the time of activation, a ticket will be associated with one Guest. Each ticket holder will have their photo taken at the park entrance. That photo will be used to verify each Guest when they use their ticket for re-entry on the same day as well as on subsequent days for a multi-day ticket.

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Linking Your Photos You can use your MagicBand, Disney PhotoPass card, theme park ticket or annual pass. When you wear your MagicBand to the park, your attraction photos will even be automatically linked to your account. runDisney photos can also be linked to your account using your bib number.

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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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Walt Disney World Watches Guests Through Hidden Surveillance Cameras. Walt Disney World is filled with one-of-a-kind entertainment, unique restaurants, magic, and more. But did you know that while visiting the Most Magical Place on Earth, Cast Members are always watching you…

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The park employs an array of security cameras to ensure the safety of visitors and protect its assets. There are cameras almost everywhere on Disney World property, including rides and attractions. This level of surveillance might leave some visitors feeling uneasy, as their every move is monitored throughout the park.

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They will open everything. wallets, sunglass cases, camera cases, boxes of any kind, organizers, etc… If you don't have a bag, you'll have to empty your pockets into a tray and go through a metal detector. We have a clear backpack.

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