A whole new world: Disneyland adds facial recognition to some entrance lanes
Disneyland has introduced facial recognition technology at some entrance lanes to prevent fraud and streamline re-entry for visitors. The technology captures images and converts them into unique numerical values to verify if someone has already entered the park. Guests have the option to opt out of using these lanes, amid ongoing debates about privacy and surveillance related to facial recognition technology.
- ▪Disneyland has added facial recognition technology to certain entrance lanes.
- ▪The technology aims to prevent fraud and streamline the re-entry process for guests.
- ▪Visitors can choose to opt out of using the facial recognition lanes.
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Disneyland in Anaheim, California, in 2009. Photograph: Chad McDermott/AlamyView image in fullscreenDisneyland in Anaheim, California, in 2009. Photograph: Chad McDermott/AlamyUS newsMickey Mouse is watching you: Disneyland deploys facial recognitionWalt Disney Company says technology at California theme park will prevent fraud and streamline re-entryUwa Ede-OsifoTue 28 Apr 2026 21.44 EDTLast modified on Wed 29 Apr 2026 12.58 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDisneyland, the beloved California adventure park, has outfitted some entrance lanes with facial recognition technology, a move its parent company says will prevent fraud and streamline re-entry.At certain entrance lanes, a camera will capture images of visitors, which can be converted via biometric technology into unique…
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