Biometric Ticketing System

[jmcross]

I just read online at Ticketmania that they are now matching everyone'e MYW ticket to their fingerprints to ensure that only that person can use the unused days on a non-expiry ticket.

I was planning on purchasing an annual pass next year and having my DH use the remaining days on the ticket I just purchased. Do they make exceptions to this policy for immediate family members?

It seems to me that this policy is trying to discourage misuse or resell to strangers. Any thoughts on this?

Joanne

 

[aka-mad4themouse]

That's exactly why Disney went to the biometric fingerscan for all new passes.

If you purchased your family's passes together, then they will be "grouped" together in the computer. That way if you have all of them together and just pass them out randomly before entering the parks, you will not get stopped at the gate because the fingerscan doesn't match the one already on file. The computer will look for a matching scan among all the tickets within the group to find the owner.

But, I've never tried to transfer a used MYW pass to another family member and I'm not sure how that would work. In theory, it really isn't allowed (all ticket media are non-transferrable). In practice, it may be a different story.

 

[safetymom]

It is actually called ticket tagging. You are right that Disney is trying to prevent reselling the ticket or use by person other than they original buyer.

If you have a MYW ticket that you have used then no one else can use that ticket. If you have the old style park hoppers then someone else could use the ticket.

I think it is fair what Disney is doing. If you do a search here on the DIS you will find lots of posts on this subject.

 

[mousey]

We just used new MYW tickets in March, and we purposely switched tickets to see if anything would happen with the fingerprints. The girl at the turnstyle said nothing. So I don't know how those finger scans really work!!!

 

[jmcross]

That's good news! I will actually be with my DH on our trip next year so I could scan my fingers. I'm just hoping that they allow him entry on my ticket. Otherwise I guess I could apply the unused portion of this ticket toward the purchase of an annual pass.

 

[cbrfan]

They're not really checking your fingerprints. The scan, as I understand it, measures the bones in your fingers. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. My aunt has rheumatoid arthritis and her fingers change constantly. She almost never gets through without having her I.D. checked. Other times we've accidently used another of our parties pass and gotten right through. Best bet is to always carry your I.D. with you to the parks.

 

[cbrfan]

I just read online at Ticketmania that they are now matching everyone'e MYW ticket to their fingerprints to ensure that only that person can use the unused days on a non-expiry ticket.

I was planning on purchasing an annual pass next year and having my DH use the remaining days on the ticket I just purchased. Do they make exceptions to this policy for immediate family members?

It seems to me that this policy is trying to discourage misuse or resell to strangers. Any thoughts on this?

Joanne

If you've already used your ticket and had your fingers scanned it's not going to work for your husband. They would have your info in the computer and he's not going to be able to use your pass.

 

[Lewisc]

If both you of bought MYW tickets at the same time it's possible the tickets are linked and you may be able to use them later. BUT the present pricing system give you almost free days. The pricing is for those days is deeply discounted because the are to be used by you. Sharing them with other family members IS ABUSE. If you haven't used your ticket why don't you just use it as a credit toward an AP?

 

[etwinchester]

I thought you can purchase these tickets ahead of time. How do they scan your fingerprints then or do they do it when their activated?

Also, if your planning a 2 week trip, would you get a non-exp. 10 day MYW pass? We want to visit some water parks so I thought an annual pass would be to much $. I think their like $500 to include water parks/disney quest. I'm just asking so I know what to buget so I can start saving $$ NOW...

 

[JenniferW]

At Animal Kingdom last week I saw a group being pulled aside since some of their tickets were hoppers and others were not and they were just using whatever ticket. From what I overheard they were told not allowed and make each person go back throuogh the gate with the ticket they planned on using. Not sure of the exact details after that since that is when we went through on another line.

Jenn

 

[cbrfan]

I thought you can purchase these tickets ahead of time. How do they scan your fingerprints then or do they do it when their activated?

Also, if your planning a 2 week trip, would you get a non-exp. 10 day MYW pass? We want to visit some water parks so I thought an annual pass would be to much $. I think their like $500 to include water parks/disney quest. I'm just asking so I know what to buget so I can start saving $$ NOW...

When you purchase tickets in advance they just scan you on your first visit to the park.
In determining what type of pass to purchase it would be helpful if we knew what time of year you're visiting and whether or not you plan on staying onsite.

 

[aka-mad4themouse]

I thought you can purchase these tickets ahead of time. How do they scan your fingerprints then or do they do it when their activated?

The biometric scan is stored in the computer when you use the ticket for the first time. All subsequent scans when entering a park should match that initial scan.

Also, if your planning a 2 week trip, would you get a non-exp. 10 day MYW pass?

You only need to purchse the no-expiration option if you do not plan to use up all of your park days and pluses within the 14-day period following the tickets' first use. If you're going for 14 days, you should purchase the expiry ticket instead. It's $106 cheaper.

We want to visit some water parks so I thought an annual pass would be to much $. I think their like $500 to include water parks/disney quest. I'm just asking so I know what to buget so I can start saving $$ NOW...

The AP (annual pass) does not include any "plus" options like the waterparks, PI, DQ or WWoS. The PAP (Premium Annual Pass) does. They sell for $548.49 for an adult PAP. APs are $420.68 per adult.

 

[n2mm]

I'm curious about this new procedure and am wondering, if the scan does not work, how will the CMs know the ticket belongs or does not belong to the holder. If my grandchild's bioscan does not read correctly and his/her name is on the back, they can't expect them to have an ID. Since at age 10 you are a Disney Adult, my 11 GS will have to do this procedure. When we returns at age 12 and reuses his 10 day ticket for another trip, I'm sure his bone scan will be different. I don't want him to be hassled everytime he tries to use his card if this happens after a year later. Since we will have APs, there will be no grouping for us, so he would be a "stand alone". Any suggestions?

 

[etwinchester]

Thanks for clearing up some $$. My next trip won't be for awhile, but we are planning a 2 weeks stay onsite for the first time for the month of March. I'm setting up a budget to start saving now so I'll just get the 10 day regular option. We'll want to visit water parks, disney quest and take one day to do Universal.

I guess I'd only buy ONE premium annual pass if it would save us money on a room. Otherwise, a 10-day pass price is great price even if we use most of the days. I'd hate to add the $100 for non-exp if we only have 1 day left...

 

[zurgswife]

While it is a good idea in theory....having spent a week at WDW during Easter...they shoo people through the turnstiles more often then not when there tickets are having issues. The lines were huge at times due to people not understanding the system.

We are AP holders and have used the system for many years it works well when you are able to train repeat users but most passes aren't sold to repeat visitors. Also, if you have similar hand shapes and sizes it doesn't catch it at all. My DH and I have mixed up our passes a number of times and have never been slowed down. Also, my kids didn't seem to have any problems either...my oldest son grew almost 5 inches in height from when the passes were first activated in July 04 and he didn't have any problems..

So, while I like the idea to slow down the selling of passes by others...it really doesn't work real well.