Why would Walt Disney World want to use fingerprint scans for all ticket holders?


Why would Walt Disney World want to use fingerprint scans for all ticket holders? At Walt Disney World Resort, fingerprint scans are used to ensure that Theme Park tickets are not transferred between Guests. So you will be asked to present your Disney Band (physical ticket card or electronic barcode) and your fingerprint for entry into the Theme Parks.


Does Disney World do background checks on guests?

While Disney doesn't do a criminal background check for each of its guests, if they realize they're a sex offender, they may deny entry. To sum it up, convicted sex offenders usually can't go to Disney World.


What is the difference between blue and green ID at Disney?

You may see Green IDs on Cast Members at places like Gideon's Bakehouse in Disney Springs. All official Disney World Cast Members receive a Blue ID, though, and Disney has strict rules about when and where that Blue ID can be seen.


Do they check Florida ID in Disney World?

When you purchase your tickets, which you can do through My Disney Experience, you will need to verify your residency. You can learn more about the documents that qualify for proving residency on the FAQ. These include a valid Florida driver's license, state-issued, or military ID.


Does Disney World check ID at gate?

To go through the gates at the theme parks, you will not be asked to show photo identification. However, if you need to pick up a ticket card at one of the ticket booths for entry, you will need to show a photo ID, proof of purchase, and original form of payment.


Can you refuse fingerprint at Disney World?

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.


Why does Disney World require fingerprint?

TICKET TAG SERVICE AT THE WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT Ticket Tag helps to facilitate ease of re-entry into our Parks and helps prevent fraud. In order to use Ticket Tag, you simply place your finger on a reader.


Why Disney is asking for fingerprints?

Why does Disney scan fingerprints before entering the park? To prevent people from transferring tickets to others or sharing a ticket around; the finger scan is associated with your ticket the first time you use it, and compared against the saved information after that.


Can I sell my Disney World tickets?

Unfortunately, as it's written in the Terms and Conditions, tickets may not be sold.


Does Disney World check age?

No, Disney does not expect you to bring any proof of age for children under 3. The honor system is pretty easy to follow at that age, so you are good just arriving and having a magical time.


Does Disney take your picture?

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.


Does Disney check your pockets?

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.


What is Disney security looking for?

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.


Do Disney employees get free stuff?

Free Theme Park Entry is Top Cast Member Perk Whether they are working directly in one of the parks or they're at one of the resort hotels or Disney-owned shops in Downtown Disney or Disney Springs, they receive a pass that will allow them to enter any of the Walt Disney World or Disneyland theme parks for free.


How does Disney track your photos?

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.


How long does Disney World keep your fingerprints?

How long will Disney keep this information? The data on the scans is kept independent of any other system and will be purged 30 days after the ticket expires or when the computer determines that it is fully used up.


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.