Walt Disney World has begun a 30 day limited facial recognition trial in magic kingdom. This testing will run from today March 23, 2021 until April 23, 2021. With extra safety measures in place since Covid-19 this new technology offers guests a touch-less option.
Guests 18+ and older can choose to participate in this test if they would like. In order to participate all guests need is valid park admission and a Disney Park Pass Reservation for the day. Children under the age of 18 must have parental consent with a parent/guardian present.
How does it work?
Let’s take a look at the steps given by Walt Disney World for what to expect:
Clipart via Walt Disney World Website
Step 1: Enter the Facial Recognition Technology Test Lane
When you’re ready to enter the park, simply enter the lane designated for the test program.
Step 2: Remove Accessories, But Keep Your Face Covering in Place
Please take off any hats, visors or sunglasses before you approach the facial recognition test zone. Your face covering must remain on at all times.
Step 3: Face the Camera
Once in the facial recognition test zone, stand facing the camera and then position your valid park admission or MagicBand close to the scanner to activate the technology. The technology will capture an image, which will be converted into a unique number that will be associated with your valid ticket media.
Walt Disney World asks that during this limited time trial if you choose to participate to consider entering by way of the same designated entry points to help them better understand how the technology works.
Some very important details to keep in mind per the designated Walt Disney World page on their official site:
The security, integrity, and confidentiality of your information are extremely important to us. We have implemented technical, administrative, and physical security measures that are designed to protect Guest information from unauthorized access, disclosure, use and modification. Please be aware that, despite our best efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable.
Images and the associated unique numbers captured for this technology test will be discarded within 30 days after the test concludes. We will not share the images and unique numbers captured for this test with third parties.
Participation in this test is optional and limited. Guests who have valid theme park admission and a Disney Park Pass reservation may use another line for park entry.
So what do you think, how do you feel about this? Does entering the parks hands free appeal to you?
