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
As predicted, Photo Validation has come to Universal Studios Florida. Universal Orlando Resort has been using a new photo validation system for guests entering the theme parks. The new system debuted over at Islands of Adventure last month, with cameras added to the entrance scanners. Now, facial recognition cameras have been added to the entry … Read more
The Universal Orlando Resort recently began testing new photo validation scanners at the entrance to Islands of Adventure. These new photo validation scanners would replace the previous system where you used a finger scan to enter the park. When we first spotted the new photo validation scanners, there were only 3 of them in use … Read more
Photo Validation facial recognition scanners have entered a testing phase at Universal’s Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort. The scanners are only in use at select turnstiles at the park’s entrance and remain in a testing phase, meaning that they’re only available on a limited and unscheduled basis. Photo Validation Scanners Tested at Universal’s … Read more
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
Walt Disney World spent over a month testing the use of facial recognition for park entry at Magic Kingdom, even extending the test through yesterday. The equipment is now gone, and according to Cast Members, data is being analyzed. Facial recognition might come back as a more permanent park entry option, or Disney may even … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, April 22, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
Last month, Walt Disney World began testing facial recognition as a form of park entry. We participated in an optional test ourselves, and have now received a survey regarding the system. Check out our screenshots from the survey below. After checking that we did participate in the facial recognition test and how many times we … Read more
Hello friends, and welcome to a beautiful day here at Walt Disney World! While the parks are still busy with vacationers, the majority of the local Spring Break crowds have gone home, which has left us a tiny bit more breathing room as we walk from attraction to attraction. We found some exciting things today, … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
We announced this morning that new facial recognition technology was being tested for park entry at the Magic Kingdom. The facial recognition test is now active again and we got to check it out for ourselves! Signs point to the designated Facial Recognition Test lane to enter Magic Kingdom. The process is extremely efficient and … Read more
Facial recognition technology was tested this morning at the entrance to Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney World has shifted in recent months to utilizing more touchless technology, and the newest addition could be touchless entry to the theme parks through facial recognition. The test was optional this morning, and testing will continue sporadically. The test was … Read more