We announced this morning that a new facial recognition technology was being tested for entry into the park at Magic Kingdom. The facial recognition test is active again and we have to check it for ourselves!
The signs point to the designated Facial Recognition Test track to enter the Magic Kingdom.
The process is extremely efficient and it seems that it can help a lot to eliminate the long lines to enter the park.
Large signs make it clear that this track is specifically for guests who wish to participate in the test. It is completely optional.
Guests must keep their masks on, however, they are asked to remove hats and sunglasses when passing through the entrance.
Visitors can hold their park or MagicBand ticket in front of the scanner while looking at the camera to capture their images. The scanner shows Mickey’s head that can be seen on the MagicBands and the correlated touch points. Stars appear during the scan, and then guests are free to enter the park. The image captured here is then converted into a numeric code that corresponds to the entry of each guest in the park.
During the test, the new scanners are just behind the normal MagicBand touch points.
Orientations are placed on the floor telling guests to look towards the scanner and the camera.
More information was posted on the Walt Disney World website about the process and how to address any privacy issues.
Keep checking here at WDWNT for more updates to new technologies at Walt Disney World.