Biometric finger scan - will it slow down park entry?

[Harambe]

I just remember on our last trip, a family trying to get into Epcot with the finger scans (I think they were APs) and they had such a hard time, a CM had to help them. Now, with the MYW tickets, we'll ALL be doing the finger scan.

Anyone else have a bad feeling about this?

 

[safetymom]

They are building more turnstiles at all the parks. It may slow down but at least there are more to use. There are signs on the scanner telling you how to do it now also.

 

[saymama]

how does this work to get your print in the system? are they only used for AP holders? I was just wondering if they used it for everyone, then everyone in your party will have to go to check in at the hotel and what about people who just buy tickets?

 

[bdcp]

I would think the first time you use your ticket your print will be stored with that particular ticket info. And for the duration of that ticket, the fingerprint will be associated with it.

 

[safetymom]

It is not storing a fingerprint but a measurement of your fingers. All adults that purchase the new tickets will have to be scanned when you use them. Old tickets do not apply.

 

[jellydisney]

You know, I almost think it would be easier and faster if they DID use fingerprints instead of "finger measurements". But maybe the technology is too expensive.

 

[safetymom]

Then you would hear people screaming how their personal privacy was being taken away! I am sure for many people anything that WDW to protect themselves is bad.

 

[jellydisney]

Then you would hear people screaming how their personal privacy was being taken away! I am sure for many people anything that WDW to protect themselves is bad.

Oh jeez! It would never even OCCUR to me to be offended that they were taking my fingerprint and keeping "tabs" on me. Some people will just find anything to complain about. I'd probably give away my SS# if it got me into the park any faster haha.

 

[safetymom]

I am with you jellydisney!!!

 

[Lucky4me]

If the machines are the same machines they use now then I believe it will slow things down. I've waited behind someone for several minutes trying to get their finger to scan. They could double the number of turnstyles and it would still slow it down. I'm very curious to see what people say about this around Spring Break time this year.

 

[eblondie]

Dont the lockers machines for some of the rides at Universal use fingerprints?

 

[safetymom]

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

I have pictures of the scanners in my biometric scanner album.

 

[Lucky4me]

Yes they do and those were a pain in the neck too. Sometimes modern technology is not the best choice.

 

[Simba's Mom]

Just to let you know that I was at WDW the first day of this biometric scanning thing, and surprisingly, I didn't notice any slow-downs at gates. And I really expected it.

 

[sunny04]

It's really not that hard. We have APs and have to do the scan everytime we enter. All you do is put your fingers on the picture of the fingers. If you do it the way the example is, it takes like 5 seconds.

 

[Lucky4me]

It's really not that hard. We have APs and have to do the scan everytime we enter. All you do is put your fingers on the picture of the fingers. If you do it the way the example is, it takes like 5 seconds.

Yes, you are right. That's if the machine is working properly and they tend to break. A lot. Then take into account people who can't read English, or refuse to read English, or people who are trying to use someone elses pass. That will slow things down.

I hope they don't have any problems, but I foresee huge, slow lines during peak
season.

 

[MinnieM21]

I don't think it's really that hard. We're APs and it only takes about a few seconds. But when we went to Epcot I had the hardest time getting in once and it was a big pain. The CM at the turnstiles sent me over to guest relations and I guess she wasn't supposed to. The CM from guest relations had to personally come over with me to the turnstiles and tell the CM who sent me over that she wasn't supposed to and that guest relations doesn't deal with biometrics. The CM at the turnstiles told the CM from guest relations that she had never told me to go to guest relations! Big lie but anyway during the rest of the trip I had no problems with getting in to the parks.

Overall though, it takes a couple of seconds and isn't difficult at all.

 

[QUACKHEAD]

Another small issue that I have found is not putting my cards in my pocket with change or keys that might scratch the magnet strip. Several times when I needed the assistance of a CM to get through, it was then evident my AP had worn out. Replaced with a new one, and off to the races.

 

[Alexander]

The biggest trouble I've seen with the scan is if it doesn't work and the guest has to get out the DL to prove they are the ticket owner.

The second biggest thing to slow people down are those that speak little to no English and look at the CM completely confused about having to put their fingers on the machine. I'm not sure what they think is going to happen to their fingers, but the look on their faces is like they are being asked to sacrifice a digit!

 

[Angelgirl13202]

The biometrics is takeing a measurement like someone above said but what some people tend to have a problem with is like me I have a childs size hand and am very much an adult those machines hardly ever worked when i was a cm they all had me scan my fingers a lot people got frustrated behind me. SO in my opinion turning all the tickets to those will slow up the line.