PandyPaws
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I've had the opportunity to work the Magic Kingdom Entrance Turnstyles and would like to share some tips & info with all of you, which may save you time and help expedite your entry into the most Magical Place on Earth 
I've noticed various questions here from time to time and hoping that putting this info all in one place will prove helpful
The first suggestion I'd like to offer is, when you first receive your tickets, please designate one ticket for *each* member in your party (if a paper ticket, please write or sign names on the back). Have each person ready at the turnstyle with their own ticket. Children (ages 3-9) with a child's ticket do *not* need to use the finger scan biometrics. Once a new Adult (ages 10+) ticket is used in the biometric system, that ticket will not work for another member in your party, so always use the *same* ticket for each person, and always use the *same* hand for your finger scan.
Protect your tickets and keep them safe from contact with credit cards and cell phones as these can cause your tickets to become demagnetized rendering them unreadable at the turnstyles. (if this happens, visit the Guest Relations window where they will print you a replacement)
Lost tickets - visit Guest Services, bring along a photo ID and if possible have all of your other party's tickets along.....they will look up your information, void the lost ticket and print you a replacement.
Know your ticketing media - Depending upon your purchase, some roomkeys have your park passes on them, and some don't, requiring a separate ticket at the turnstyle. Some tickets are ONE park per day only....if you have these, you may not visit more than one park on any given day, as these are not Park-Hoppers.
Don't panic at the biometrics reader 
Hold two fingers (like a Peace Sign) and slide them into the box, all the way in and around the black post and gently close your fingers together (like a scissor). Don't press down (this is not fingerprinting 
). CM's attending the turnstles will gladly help you to do this properly if you require assistance
Edited to add: Please stand directly in front of the turnstyle, extending your hand in front of you, and remember to hold still for a moment to let the scanner take it's reading. Folks who continue walking forward in between the turnstyles with their hand in the reader, or those who wiggle and shake their hands about generally have a harder time
If you have older tickets (those with no magnetic strip on the back) or tickets that have become frayed, wet or otherwise worn or mutilated...... please visit the Guest Service window for replacement before heading to the turnstyles.
Park Opening - Guests are admitted through the turnstyles approximately 10 minutes before park opening, but will remain on the Mickey Floral side of the Train Station until the Official Park Opening. There is an Offical Opening Ceremony each morning, best viewed from the center, in front of the Mickey Floral.
If you have Breakfast reservations for *before* park opening, you will be directed towards the left side turnstyles, where you will be admitted at the appropriate time.
If your reservations are at park opening time or afterwards, you will be admitted through the other turnstyles along with all the other day guests.
Stroller rentals are located in the front of the park entry on the left hand side just outside of the News Stand.......Wheelchair and ECV rentals are on the right hand side.....Locker rentals are located underneath the train station on the right hand side.
*SPECIAL EVENT WRISTBANDS* such as MNSSHP or MVMCP - location and distribution for wristbands are at the Rose Garden (right side of the Castle heading towards the walkway towards Tomorrowland) from 4pm until 6pm, and are distributed at the turnstyles beginning at 4pm and continue until closing. Special event tickets generally do not require finger scanning
***WELCOME, and HAVE A MAGICAL TIME***
I've noticed various questions here from time to time and hoping that putting this info all in one place will prove helpful
The first suggestion I'd like to offer is, when you first receive your tickets, please designate one ticket for *each* member in your party (if a paper ticket, please write or sign names on the back). Have each person ready at the turnstyle with their own ticket. Children (ages 3-9) with a child's ticket do *not* need to use the finger scan biometrics. Once a new Adult (ages 10+) ticket is used in the biometric system, that ticket will not work for another member in your party, so always use the *same* ticket for each person, and always use the *same* hand for your finger scan.
Protect your tickets and keep them safe from contact with credit cards and cell phones as these can cause your tickets to become demagnetized rendering them unreadable at the turnstyles. (if this happens, visit the Guest Relations window where they will print you a replacement)
Lost tickets - visit Guest Services, bring along a photo ID and if possible have all of your other party's tickets along.....they will look up your information, void the lost ticket and print you a replacement.
Know your ticketing media - Depending upon your purchase, some roomkeys have your park passes on them, and some don't, requiring a separate ticket at the turnstyle. Some tickets are ONE park per day only....if you have these, you may not visit more than one park on any given day, as these are not Park-Hoppers.
Don't panic at the biometrics reader
Hold two fingers (like a Peace Sign) and slide them into the box, all the way in and around the black post and gently close your fingers together (like a scissor). Don't press down (this is not fingerprinting ). CM's attending the turnstles will gladly help you to do this properly if you require assistance Edited to add: Please stand directly in front of the turnstyle, extending your hand in front of you, and remember to hold still for a moment to let the scanner take it's reading. Folks who continue walking forward in between the turnstyles with their hand in the reader, or those who wiggle and shake their hands about generally have a harder time
If you have older tickets (those with no magnetic strip on the back) or tickets that have become frayed, wet or otherwise worn or mutilated...... please visit the Guest Service window for replacement before heading to the turnstyles.
Park Opening - Guests are admitted through the turnstyles approximately 10 minutes before park opening, but will remain on the Mickey Floral side of the Train Station until the Official Park Opening. There is an Offical Opening Ceremony each morning, best viewed from the center, in front of the Mickey Floral.
If you have Breakfast reservations for *before* park opening, you will be directed towards the left side turnstyles, where you will be admitted at the appropriate time.
If your reservations are at park opening time or afterwards, you will be admitted through the other turnstyles along with all the other day guests.
Stroller rentals are located in the front of the park entry on the left hand side just outside of the News Stand.......Wheelchair and ECV rentals are on the right hand side.....Locker rentals are located underneath the train station on the right hand side.
*SPECIAL EVENT WRISTBANDS* such as MNSSHP or MVMCP - location and distribution for wristbands are at the Rose Garden (right side of the Castle heading towards the walkway towards Tomorrowland) from 4pm until 6pm, and are distributed at the turnstyles beginning at 4pm and continue until closing. Special event tickets generally do not require finger scanning
***WELCOME, and HAVE A MAGICAL TIME***
