Why do you have to scan your finger at Disneyland?


Why do you have to scan your finger at Disneyland? They want to make sure that you use the pass, and it is only you who continues using the pass. The numerical value created using your finger scan isn't unique, but it is statistically significant enough to ID you. This allows Disney to identify you with a string of numbers.


Why does universal scan your finger?

How are biometrics used at Universal Studios Hollywood? Biometrics are gathered on a guest's first visit when using Multi-Day, Annual Pass or Season Pass tickets. On subsequent visits these biometrics are referenced to ensure that it is the same guest using the ticket.


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.


What do they scan at Disneyland?

The first time you use a ticket (or annual pass), your 5 point biometric finger scan is recorded. Each time you use the ticket after that, the scanner is looking for your finger scan to match the original one. This helps Disney to prevent the fraudulent use of park tickets.


What do you scan at Disneyland?

You can show the Disney eTicket barcode on your mobile device at the theme park Main Entrance to gain admission—there is no need to print out a paper ticket. Tickets purchased on the Disneyland mobile app can also be scanned directly from the barcode on your mobile device.


Why doesn t Disney allow selfies?

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.


Does Disney fingerprint kids?

When Guests are scanning fingers, they are verifying that their fingerprint matches their theme park ticket linked to their MagicBand and since your littlest one won't need a ticket, you won't need to worry about a fingerprint scan.


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.