Bio Fingerprints

[brady961]

Went to Epcot this afternoon. I kept wondering why the line for bag check and turnstiles was taking longer than usual.

Well I found out when got close enough to see the sign.
Everyone over 10yo now has to do the bio fingerprint thingie. sorry don't know the tech name

So each person going thru was being shown how and what to do. and of course some took several times to get working correctly.

they even have lights marking each step for you to do, and to follow those ligths 1, 2, 3

so looks like not just annual passholders will be doing this. and for all those annual think about how many times it either didn't work for you, or had to try several times before it would work........

For me i have started when handing my ticket to the CM also handing them my picture ID. at least that cuts out them having to ask me for it. Today the CM was very pleased and commented on how I was ready and she appreciated that. (Being on scooter I don't or can't reach the finger thingie)

so if wondering why taking longer than usual to get thru this may be the reason

 

[taswira]

Yep! Increased security measures.

 

[safetymom]

http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/AlbumList?u=1770063

Pictures of the new scanners at the parks.

 

[Shugardrawers]

Does that mean that each and every time you enter the park you must have picture ID and your fingers scanned? And further does that mean you can no longer use days left on someone elses pass? Yes, I know that technically they aren't transferable but we all know they are sold or given away all the time.

 

[safetymom]

You should always carry ID with you but unless the scan doesn't work then they would use ID. They are trying to cut down on people buying used passes by using a scan among other reasons.

 

[brady961]

yeah what safetymom said. everyone over 10 will be scanned. if scanning doesn't work then ID will be required.

since i usually can't be scanned using my scooter, i just plan handing ID to CM with my ticket as they usually put my ticket thru anyway.

but this will cut down ppl passing on un-used days to others.

will be interesting to see how this new procedure works out in long run

 

[minniesota]

Is the scanning done on just the new MYW tickets or are they using the method on the old passes too?

 

[DebbieB]

Are they printing names on the new passes? If not, what do they do if biometrics fail?

 

[peter11435]

If the biometric scan fails they will match your photo ID to the name on the ticket. Having a photo ID should not be a problem as it is the law to carry one at all times as an adult. Photo ID will only be needed if your scan is not accepted.

 

[scoutsmom99]

This might be a dumb question, but I may be taking a 12 year old nieghbor to the parks and what kind of id would be acceptable for a 12 year old? I'm assuming she would have a school id??, but if not what do people reccomend for id?

 

[LibertyBelle]

Only those over 18 need to have ID, they have stated that they are not going to ID kids, even if the Biometric fails...

To the original OP this is not a Fingerprint scanner, it measures the distance between your finrgers as no ones bone structure is the same.

minniesota scanning is not going to be done with old ticket media, it will just be with MYW tickets and Annuals

DebbieB yes they are printing names on all tickets now. When you book a room at WDW they will be asking for all the names of those in your party... Instead of having the reservation name on all Key to the World Cards, each will be individualized. The only time a name will not be printed on a ticket is if you buy it a GR and tell them it is a gift for someone else...but in that case whoever uses it for the first usage will be the one whos biometric scan ownes the ticket.

Also for Shugardrawers tickets are non transferable, they always have been non-transferable, so yes, with the new biometric scanning it does mean that you can not use unused days on someone elses ticket.

 

[MrsToad]

If the biometric scan fails they will match your photo ID to the name on the ticket. Having a photo ID should not be a problem as it is the law to carry one at all times as an adult. Photo ID will only be needed if your scan is not accepted.

I know carrying a photo ID as an adult is wise, and certainly necessary to travel by plane, etc., however, I didn't think we had a law requiring every adult to carry one at all times. I know of one state that recently renewed a driver's licenses by mail and the returned license didn't have a picture on it. Can anyone confirm and/or clarify this law? Thank you!

 

[scoutsmom99]

LibertyBelle,
Thanks for the clarification on that! I thought that might be odd for children to have to show an id (i.e. state id or license) I know when I was in school we didn't have ids till high school.

 

[SyracuseWolvrine]

APs, FL Resident Passes, and CM ID cards have no changes, they still have the finger scan on them all the time. Starting today, all adult tickets sold also have the finger scan. Older tickets are not affected, unless you upgrade them to MYW tickets.

They're calling the scan "Ticket Tags"

 

[jennymouse]

How do they handle the one's on ECV's. I'm taking three seniors who'll be on ECV's in a few weeks and am wondering the proceedure.

 

[eeyore0062]

There is no law that states that you must have an id on you at all times, however at WDW, especially with the new ticket system, it is a good idea to have it in case biometrics go down and they have to match the ticket to your ID.

 

[Chuck S]

Have the seniors in the ECV hand the CM at the gate their ticket along with a picture ID.

 

[jennymouse]

Thanks, Chuck. That should be a lot less hassle for them than trying to get to the thingy to do the scan.

 

[WDWguru]

As I posted in another related thread, I sincerely hope WDW considers putting in AP lines. I feared the lines would take longer with this and it seems to be the case. By putting in AP lines, those who know what they're doing get through faster and with less hassle, and it would help shorten the rest of the lines. It works great for frequent flyers at the security check in the airport - why not reward the frequent WDW visitors the same way?

 

[SyracuseWolvrine]

As I posted in another related thread, I sincerely hope WDW considers putting in AP lines. I feared the lines would take longer with this and it seems to be the case. By putting in AP lines, those who know what they're doing get through faster and with less hassle, and it would help shorten the rest of the lines.

It's a good idea, in theory, but it will never happen. First of all, it would be next to impossible to enforce without adding staffing, because the CM couldn't tell if someone had an AP until they got up to the front of the line. Secondly, at least from my extremely unscientific observations, folks with APs had trouble with the finger scans as often today as folks with the new MYW tickets. The bigger delays seem to be tickets that get demagnetized due to either being bent too much or being in too close proximity to magnets.