(People) – The software takes a photo of a guest’s face and converts it to a unique number ID, which will then be associated with the person’s ticket or other form of admission.
The company said the software test comes “with the future in mind” as we shift toward “more touchless experiences.” On Tuesday, the park released guidelines for park guests on what to expect from the facial recognition software test.
Special entry lanes will be designated for facial recognition, so guests can choose whether or not to use them. During the 30-day period, participation in the facial recognition will be optional, Disney says.
Don’t forget your face mask! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, guests will not be allowed to remove their face coverings for the facial scan, though they will be asked to remove other accessories such as hats, visors or sunglasses.
If a guest is returning to Magic Kingdom multiple times in the month-long test period, the park asks them to use the same entry line again to help “better understand how the technology works.” Disney also assured guests that the data gathered from the test will not be used for any other purposes.
“Images and the associated unique numbers captured for this technology test will be discarded within 30 days after the test concludes,” the website reads. “We will not share the images and unique numbers captured for this test with third parties.” READ MORE
