How does Disney know your face?

Of the new facial recognition tech, Disney says, “The technology we're testing captures an image of a Guest's face and converts it into a unique number, which is then associated with the form of admission being used for park entry.” This language sounds very similar to the tech behind finger scanners.



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This new tech uses facial recognition technology to capture an image of a Guest's face when they enter the park and convert it into a number that is then associated with the Guest's park admission ticket and other experiences.

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May 3, 2021 Update: Roughly a week after extending the test indefinitely, Walt Disney World has quietly ended the facial recognition test for park entry. All equipment has been removed from the turnstiles at Magic Kingdom, signage is gone, and even the official website offering details about the test has been removed.

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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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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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The policy regarding the use of selfie sticks on rides at Disney World in Florida was that selfie sticks were not allowed on most rides and attractions. This policy was put in place for safety reasons, as selfie sticks can pose a hazard to both riders and the equipment on many rides.

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The real reason the cast members always use two fingers is that in some cultures — particularly in Asian cultures, where pointing tends to be associated with blame — it is considered extremely rude to point with your index finger. And nobody needs that at Disney.

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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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If you've purchased a Memory Maker in advance, the pictures should automatically be linked to your account when you scan a MagicBand or MagicMobile enabled phone. If your pictures are not automatically linked, click “link photos” in the PhotoPass section of the My Disney Experience app.

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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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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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The estimated total pay for a Character Performer at Disney Parks is $18 per hour. This number represents the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated base pay is $18 per hour.

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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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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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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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