Entrance Finger Scans We scan your finger at our entrance turnstiles the first time you use your annual passes or multi-day tickets. On subsequent visits we will rescan your finger to verify that you are using the same ticket. This information helps facilitate re-entry and prevent fraud.

Universal Studios theme parks, including Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood, utilize a biometric system that many guests mistake for traditional fingerprinting. When you first use a multi-day or annual pass, you are asked to place your finger on a scanner. The software does not actually store an image of your fingerprint; instead, it identifies unique "intersection points" (swirls and arcs) to create a numerical template or grid. This numerical value is linked to your ticket to ensure that the same person uses it for the duration of its validity, preventing ticket fraud and unauthorized transfers. If you are uncomfortable with this process, you are not strictly required to comply. You can notify the attendant at the entrance, and they will typically allow you to bypass the scan, provided you carry and present a valid government-issued photo ID each time you enter the park to verify your identity against the ticket.