Why does Disney World scan your finger?


Why does Disney World scan your finger? Why are the fingerprints necessary? In Disney's words, “We offer the convenience of Ticket Tag at the entrance of many of our theme parks and water parks. Ticket Tag helps to facilitate ease of re-entry into our parks and helps prevent fraud.” They refer to it as a convenience and a fraud prevention measure.


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.


Does Disney save your fingerprint?

Ticket Tag does not store fingerprints. If you do not want to use Ticket Tag, you can simply carry and show a photo ID that matches the name identified with your ticket. Contact Guest Relations for assistance with this process.


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.


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.


How does Disney handle shoplifters?

Security Measures at Disneyland: If you get caught shoplifting at Disneyland, there will be security footage that may contradict any stories of purchasing the items elsewhere in the park. Disneyland security will take note of inconsistent answers and report them to the Anaheim Police Department.


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.


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.


How far back do Disney background checks go?

However, Disney plans to check employees going back seven years, which means some out-of-state research would be required. Disney has contracted with a company to do the work.


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.