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Disney World Fingerprint Scanning

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  1. Harley

    It also stops people whom caused crime etc at the parks from getting in! As those people finger prints are on record! It is truly all about keeping folks safe. And i say ty wdw for always doing so! I just wish more people in no bags went through security sometimes they just random do things its like i prefer to go through it i do not have to waste time w a bag least i can do is take a min more to go through a detector!

    1. Paul Alter

      Harley, I don’t think it’s correct that they use the fingerprint to identify guests who have been banned from the parks. Here’s what Disney says on their website, “In order to use Ticket Tag, you simply place your finger on a reader. The system, which utilizes the technology of biometrics, takes an image of your finger, converts the image into a unique numerical value and immediately discards the image. The numerical value is recalled when you use Ticket Tag with the same ticket to re-enter or visit another Park. Ticket Tag does not store fingerprints.”

      The numerical value is what’s called a hash value. It’s going to be unique every time a new one is generated. They use the same hash value for the duration of your current ticket or annual pass, up to a maximum of 30 days after the ticket/pass expires.

      In reality, they don’t actually scan your fingerprint. As documented on some other sites, “The readers do not take your fingerprint. Instead they use a combination of the shape of your finger and the blood vessels. This is a work around to a law that prevents actual finger prints from being used.”

      I worked with Disney’s Information Technology group for many years and they really do discard the fingerprints. They take this particular aspect of personal information very seriously and, as best as I could determine after reviewing their systems and applications, they really don’t keep that information around longer than they claim or use it for any other purposes.

      1. Harley

        Actually they do i someone whom got kicked out yrs ago and she came back w her family and the scanner recognized her finger print! Security escorted her out! She was very sad for her kids bc she was dumb as a teen but thats the breaks for shoplifting and not thinking wdw isnt watching! Its also making sure its you thats coming in and not someone else! My ex was security they have it setup to recognize criminals too! Its all safety and big brother so guests stay safe! I honestly do not know how it wrks but i feel safe knowing it does!

  2. Darth Nope

    But think about it…

    With all those thousands and thousands of people walking through those gates and putting their icky, sticky fingers on that thing…

    …Oh for the love of righteousness!, we’re all gonna catch Coronavirus from a Walt Disney World Fingerprint Scanner!

    1. Mark

      Yep we are back to ebola and the rest! Panic all you want but you can not catch it that way… but you might catch the common cold! Btw if your so worried about it do not go to wdw and live in fear! The parks wont miss you!

    2. Jackie

      Yep and the flu too which will probably kill you quicker than the coronavirus as the same # of survivors from corona is the same # of deaths just last yr from the flu in the us!

      1. Rebel Porg

        Someone is just lazy and can not find a bathroom once inside the parks and wash his hands! Btw let me guess darth your an anti vax person bc i am sure they are the only people truly panicking right now like omg all this can kill me! Common sense is really lacking lately we are all going to hell in a handbasket! The virus hates the heat and all fl has is heat!

        1. Darth Nope

          My word, what is WRONG with all you people!?

          I caught cancer from a toilet seat last year at an Applebees!

          Thank goodness I took two thoughts and prayers and called my doctor in the morning. Now I’ve never felt better!

          BTW, Rebel Porg, you’re right– finding a bathroom is for lazy wimps. When I go to Disney World, I just pee in Bay Lake.

  3. Jackie

    Darth nope i hope wdw finds you and kicks you out! Why dont you just quarantine yourself one lesson entitled idiot at the parks!
    Btw you can not catch cancer! Its not a virus! Cancer is something that sadly is already in your system and attacks! I am sorry but i had breast cancer st 4 and came back from it it came from in me not a bathroom! I am lucky to be alive and i can not deal w people like you! Do you believe corona beer can give you the virus too??? If you had issues maybe you should cover the toilet seat like every other human being!

    1. Harley

      Exactly a virus must be caught its like having allergies my kid was really bad ones we were out he sneezed and covered his mouth some lady was like oh great you just sneezed in my coffee …. btw we are out shopping and her coffee is leaning in the dirty cart mind you! I am like my son has bad allergies which you can not catch you just live w and your going to catch more from your coffee sitting open in the cart! I mean some people do not have common sense! Besides do not let darth whatever he calls himself today hes not a disney fan N just likes to come into comments to fight people its not worth it!

  4. Darth Nope

    Okay, I’ll stop being silly about this subject.

    I’ve had family members with cancer too, so I understand the struggle. We laughed during it because after the chemo, there’s not much more you can do.
    My apologies for any hurt feelings.

    And no, realistically, I have NEVER peed in Bay Lake. …I prefer Lake Buena Vista down by Disney Springs.

  5. Moe

    No this is not the hole truth. Read the fine lines. It say bye putting your finger on the scanner you agree to the terms and conditions that Walt Disney co have. These terms are such as Disney is not responsible for any lost and damage items. They also agree if injured or death you will coherence to the Orange County court system. There a lot behind it. Even universal does the same thing. Read the fine print.

    1. Brian

      I don’t know if I can trust someone who spells “whole” and “by” wrong…

  6. Walkin On Sunshine

    Universal uses finger print ID as well. My prints are very light and often have to show my DL, anyway.
    Also, for those concerned about the fingerprint machine and germs. You are also walking in a sea of people that sneeze, cough and spread germs all over the place. Have your hand sanitize handy, wash hands often…or just stay home.

    1. Melanie Durham

      I have the same problem with the scanner not being able to scan my finger because of my work! And I have my sanitizer handy at all times! Plain and simple!

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