Why does Disney take your picture?

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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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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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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In short, Disneyland takes your picture to protect your purchase and prevent unauthorized users from entering the park on your dime. The first time you use a new Disneyland park ticket, you will scan the card or electronic pass on your phone with a cast member, who will then snap your photo.

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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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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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If you want to take a selfie in a Disney park, you're going to have to do it the old-fashioned way. “Hand-held extension poles for cameras and mobile devices” are not allowed.

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First of all, Disney has far more photographers than any other theme park we've ever been to. That means, you'll have lots (and lots) of opportunities to get some great pics. Secondly, PhotoPass photographers will take pictures with their camera AND with yours.

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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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Disney is tired of being featured on our website because of injuries, which is leading to the Disney World selfie ban. In 2022, there were over 500 selfie-related injuries at Disney World. While most of these are small bruises, they can be severe. In fact, people die every year taking selfies.

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And you and your phone are both welcome when you visit the Disneyland Resort. Yes, Cast Members currently are permitted to use the personal phones of Guests to take photographs.

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To restrict others from viewing the photos linked to your Disney account, set photo sharing permissions using your Family & Friends list. On your Family & Friends list, locate the Guest you want to share your photos with and select “Update” to access the photo sharing control.

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A: MagicBand+ devices are not GPS-based and do not enable collection of continuous location signals. However, we may be able to detect the location of Guests who choose to use or wear MagicBand or MagicBand+ products while visiting the Walt Disney World Resort and certain other locations.

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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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There are only a few occasions when you need to show ID at the Walt Disney World theme parks. Most likely, you ordered your theme park tickets online and have linked them to your My Disney Experience account, so you can scan through the turnstiles without stopping.

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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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