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[paxsarah]

The system & technology are certainly available and cheap, but I don't think that's Disney's main driver. Unlike Marine Corps, which prides themselves on getting the maximum number of runners out on the course, I think Disney is after dollars in their pocket. I'm sure they calculate a percentage of entries that are DNS, and that's less medals, drinks, etc., that they and their sponsors need to provide.

I was really just trying to refute the argument that Disney doesn't do it because it's not cost effective. I think with today's technology, it certainly can be cost effective. I think even your argument about planned DNS numbers - I would guess that some percentage of those who come also spend additional money at Disney, so even if they have to give a medal and some powerade to someone who otherwise wouldn't have been running, that person is likely either filling a room, or spending money at Downtown Disney, or going to a park (at least on average, to cover the cost of the services provided). And Disney could certainly hold down the number of initial entries if they wanted to (they keep that kind of info pretty opaque, anyway), knowing that a transfer system would keep more bibs in play, and still get the same number of total runners on race day. They don't want to do it for whatever reason - or maybe they do, but they just haven't implemented it yet - but I really think that cost isn't a compelling argument for why they haven't. Plenty of other races have.

 

[flatlandcycle]

With a bib swap system they wouldn't have time to do the background check they likely do. I've read that they check passholders for criminal history. Hopefully they deny people on no-fly lists...I'm going to go put my aluminum foil hat back on.

 

[FireDancer]

With a bib swap system they wouldn't have time to do the background check they likely do. I've read that they check passholders for criminal history. Hopefully they deny people on no-fly lists...I'm going to go put my aluminum foil hat back on.

I highly doubt any race, Disney or not, does background checks. Most have same day or expo registration which wouldn't allow enough time even if they wanted to.

 

[DoctorK]

I've read that they check passholders for criminal history.

They do not.

 

[flatlandcycle]

They do not.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General...World_bans_sex_offenders_from_theme_parks.htm

 

[flatlandcycle]

Here's the local report:

http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/9-investigates-crackdown-sex-offenders-inside-disn/nXXrZ/

I don't care what you believe. I would be surprised if they didn't run our names up against problem lists.

 

[cewait]

Sadly and yet gladly, there are quite a few things Disney does that would shock you in the name of security. I would definitely think that post Boston all guests who have registered for a race, a retreat or ChEar squad have been checked out against some list...

Don't think the neat and nifty Magic Bands are only a gimmicky way of allowing you an E-Ticket-like entry into high demand rides. RFID technology along with amped up receivers allow the mouse to track you anywhere they deem appropriate to track you; once you arrive on property. It won't be long until you receive targeted marketing based upon where you went in the park or on property. I am sticking with the KTTW in my wallet with a RFID blocking card.

Color me paranoid - maybe -- but I seriously do not want my every step monitored.