Splitting Tickets???

[tink2]

Ok- don't want to cause any debate here. My parents are going to disney world the week of Thanksgiving. We may be going the second week of December. Is it possible to split the cost of a 10 day no expiration hopper and us both use them for 5 days? Or, are the tickets somehow tracked to you personally?

 

[MichelleChell]

From what I have heard on the board the tickets are scanned with the holders finger prints when you enter. So you couldn't split it since no two finger prints are alike.

Example. I could not go in one day on my ticket and then give it to my husband the next. It is my ticket scanned to me.

 

[Bob P]

Hi,

The tickets are "attached" to you by finger scan.

I must warn you, this is a hot topic on the boards and some people may get upset that you have asked the question....let's hope this is the end of the thread. I think your question has been answered!

Bob

 

[Ted and Holly]

All ticket use the biometric scanner to verify that the original user is using the ticket. There are no transferable tickets to WDW.

Ted

 

[Belle's Castle]

From what I have heard on the board the tickets are scanned with the holders finger prints when you enter. So you couldn't split it since no two finger prints are alike.

Example. I could not go in one day on my ticket and then give it to my husband the next. It is my ticket scanned to me.

That is correct the tickets are now linked to the person who used it first. They started this last year and were doing it in July when we were there. Gotta love fingerprints!

 

[susan0326]

I'm not sure about all ticket media, but they used finger scans when we used the MYW tickets last year. I don't think it made us scan everytime, but I do remember having to stick my hand in the scanner a bunch. Therefore, I think they are trying to keep people from transferring tickets from one person to the next by using the scans to tie your card to you.

HTH,
Susan

 

[goofy4tink]

The other thing to keep in mind is...if you do indeed try to 'double up' and share your park pass, when it doesn't work at the turnstiles, a CM could very possibly ask you for an ID to confirm you are the person on the pass. My dh had more trouble with his finger scans last year, and at least 3 times he was asked for his ID. Good thing he had it....which is another good piece of advice...carry your ID with you at all times.

 

[tink2]

OK- thanks guys! It was just a thought, I knew it sounded too good to be true!!! The last time I went was before the MYW tickets were introduced- and apparently before finger scans began. Thanks for the info!!!

 

[In a hurry]

That is correct the tickets are now linked to the person who used it first. They started this last year and were doing it in July when we were there. Gotta love fingerprints!

They don't take fingerprints. I take it you have an issue with Disney making sure that people follow the contract they agree to when they purchase the ticket?

 

[bicker]

In a way, the move to the biometrics has obviated the contentious discussions we used to have about this. It's so much simpler now: Tickets are not only non-transferable as part of the agreement between Disney and its guests, but they're now actually non-transferable. I suspect we'll see a lot more "actuality" and a lot less leniency and trust, in the future, as it becomes more evident that achieving a high-enough level compliance is impossible without strong enforcement.

 

[aka-mad4themouse]

That is correct the tickets are now linked to the person who used it first. They started this last year and were doing it in July when we were there. Gotta love fingerprints!

It's not a fingerprint. It's a biometric scan. The scan measures the size of your index and middle fingers as well as the distance between the joints, and the curve of the fingers. It is not as unique as a fingerprint.

The non-transferrability rule for Disney's tickets has been in place a long time. With the use of biometric scanners, they are just able to enforce the rule. We may not like it but it's the Mouse's House and he makes the rules for anyone who wants to visit.

 

[wdwoldtimer]

Have the first user of the ticket wear a long sleeve shirt and stick a severed human hand into the scanner. It will record the biometrics. Then just transfer the hand to the next person trying to use the ticket.

Just make sure they pack it in dry ice and store it in the guest lockers. Once it starts to rot, the biometric scanner starts to get mismatches.

 

[Ted and Holly]

Have the first user of the ticket wear a long sleeve shirt and stick a severed human hand into the scanner. It will record the biometrics. Then just transfer the hand to the next person trying to use the ticket.

Just make sure they pack it in dry ice and store it in the guest lockers. Once it starts to rot, the biometric scanner starts to get mismatches.

How about this? http://www.esnarf.com/3526k.htm

Ted

 

[wdwoldtimer]

Too bad, it's sold out. Besides, a real hand is cheaper...essentially free if you take it off someone without asking.

 

[mickeyfan2]

Ok- don't want to cause any debate here. My parents are going to disney world the week of Thanksgiving. We may be going the second week of December. Is it possible to split the cost of a 10 day no expiration hopper and us both use them for 5 days? Or, are the tickets somehow tracked to you personally?

No can do. You each need your own ticket. The tickets use finger scan to identify the user.

 

[DisneyDotty]

Have the first user of the ticket wear a long sleeve shirt and stick a severed human hand into the scanner. It will record the biometrics. Then just transfer the hand to the next person trying to use the ticket.

Just make sure they pack it in dry ice and store it in the guest lockers. Once it starts to rot, the biometric scanner starts to get mismatches.

Hey, that just might work. Thanks for the tip! Disboards rule! (Now, where's that severed hand smiley?)

 

[Sunkissed]

Here's a variation: We have purchased a 5day and 1day pass for each of us for our 2006 trip. The 1day was purchased to complete a package in order to get the dining program (believe it or not, it will save us money). We plan to only use the 5day passes on this trip and saving the 1day pass for a later trip. My thought was to use these on my solo 2007 Food & Wine Festival trip. My question is: If neither pass has been used previously, would I be able to use both passes on my '07 trip, even though one was purchased in DBF's name? Sorry if that is confusing. Thanks!

 

[ajleone]

If neither pass has been used previously, would I be able to use both passes on my '07 trip, even though one was purchased in DBF's name?

I'm sure someone will disagree with me on this, but as long as the ticket hasn't been used you'll be all set. They don't "connect" to a person untill the first use at a park.

 

[Biscuitsmom31]

Have the first user of the ticket wear a long sleeve shirt and stick a severed human hand into the scanner. It will record the biometrics. Then just transfer the hand to the next person trying to use the ticket.

Just make sure they pack it in dry ice and store it in the guest lockers. Once it starts to rot, the biometric scanner starts to get mismatches.

 

[momrek06]

DH & I were just in Disney and that finger scan thingy is quite unique I must say!! Here I am an adult and I had the hardest time using it. And I did notice the CM's stand right there monitoring it so closely. Another Poster said to bring ID, that is a good idea as many many times my card would not spit out fast enough and the CM's asked for ID and they were satisified.

I am wondering if this device was a result of people using other people's tickets? Not sure. I have to say, by the time the trip was winding down I finally got the knack of it....it was then my room at the AKL I would never remember to put the card in correctly and DH looked like that little ICON!!!

PLEASE HAVE A MAGICAL DAY!!!!!!!!!!