A whole new world: Disneyland adds facial recognition to some entrance lanes
Disneyland has introduced facial recognition technology in some entrance lanes to prevent fraud and streamline re-entry, according to the Walt Disney Company. The system converts visitors' facial images into unique numerical values using biometric technology. Guests can opt out of using the facial recognition lanes. The rollout comes amid broader national debate over privacy and surveillance concerns related to facial recognition.
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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 newsA whole new world: Disneyland adds facial recognition to some entrance lanesWalt 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 Tue 28 Apr 2026 21.45 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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