Disneyland Resort Testing Facial Recognition Entry System

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Disneyland Resort is testing a new facial recognition entry system and we were able to participate in a test on Wednesday. Disneyland Resort Facial Recognition Test New gates were installed at Disney California Adventure a few weeks ago. They’re on the far right end of the park’s entrance area. At least during testing, guests can’t … Read more

Epic Universe to Use Facial Recognition, Will Be ‘Most Technologically Advanced’ Universal Theme Park

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Epic Universe will be Universal’s “most technologically advanced park,” Universal Destinations & Experiences CEO Mark Woodbury said on Thursday (via The Hollywood Reporter). Woodbury spoke about the new Universal Orlando Resort theme park at the Bank of America Media, Communications and Entertainment Conference. Epic Universe will use “facial recognition, photo validation technology” that will allow … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 5/3/21 (Cinderella Castle Moat Refilled, New Summertime Collection Arrives, New Limited Edition MagicBands, and More)

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Hello from a bright and beautiful Magic Kingdom! We had an exciting day here, filled with construction updates and new merchandise collections. We have a lot to share with you, so let’s get started! The facial recognition testing has concluded at the Magic Kingdom, and the data is being analyzed. For more pictures and information, … Read more

Walt Disney World to Continue Facial Recognition Testing for Park Entry

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Last month, we broke the news about the beginning of facial recognition testing at the Magic Kingdom. While the Walt Disney World website initially declared it a 30-day testing period, the wording has been updated to simply “a limited test” with “length of test subject to change.” The test was originally scheduled to conclude Friday, … Read more