Geeze! What's Next DNA samples to enter the park?

Moonliner · 07-15-2005, 03:22 PM

I ran across a news article today. It looks like WDW is now requiring everyone entering the park to submit to a fingerprint scan. Now how wrong is that?

Ghoulish Delight · 07-15-2005, 03:24 PM

Technically, not a fingerprint scan. It measures the shape and size of certain features of your finger, it doesn't actually check your fingerprint.

Not that it matters, but for accuracy's sake...

Moonliner · 07-15-2005, 03:33 PM

Thanks as always for that clarification.

And remember kids, if you think this type of hooey is, well hooey then keep your cards and letters coming!

scaeagles · 07-15-2005, 03:42 PM

Can I ask what the problem is with that? I really don't understand....perhaps I am being ignorant. What's the difference between that and presenting an AP with your picture? Or showing a drivers license as ID? Or using a PIN number at an ATM? All it is is a method of identification required by a private enterprise and it is much more fraud proof than any other method.

DisneyDaniel · 07-15-2005, 03:45 PM

Similarly, SeaWorld San Diego started requiring annual passport holders to scan their entire palm each visit for more than a year now. A mechanism at each entrance turnstile scans the shape and formation of your palm. It's rather inconvenient, but this is also the same place where the annual passport is printed on cardstock, just like the regular one-day ticket. A "water"-themed park where you can and do get wet in several shows and rides should print annual passports on plastic, but I guess they can save more money this way.

Cadaverous Pallor · 07-15-2005, 03:50 PM

Why do they need to do this for day guests?

Moonliner · 07-15-2005, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

Can I ask what the problem is with that? I really don't understand....perhaps I am being ignorant. What's the difference between that and presenting an AP with your picture? Or showing a drivers license as ID? Or using a PIN number at an ATM? All it is is a method of identification required by a private enterprise and it is much more fraud proof than any other method.

So when exactly does the insatiable desire for corporate collection of personal data become too much for you? Hair Samples, Iris scans, Saliva for DNA, Urine Samples? What right does a corporation have to this type of intrusion?

dramaqueen · 07-15-2005, 03:52 PM

I think it is meant to save money so they don't have to employ as many ticket takers. I think the plan is to have seperate turnstyles where AP's can just let themselves in basically.

I don't think it will work very well, IMO.

Moonliner · 07-15-2005, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dramaqueen

I think it is meant to save money so they don't have to employ as many ticket takers. I think the plan is to have seperate turnstyles where AP's can just let themselves in basically.

I don't think it will work very well, IMO.

This is for EVERYONE not just AP's (not that I like it any better for AP'ers)

Ghoulish Delight · 07-15-2005, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Why do they need to do this for day guests?

To prevent transfering of multi-day tickets and people getting around re-entry handstamps. "Gee, I just washed my hands after lunch."

07-15-2005, 03:22 PM	#1
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Technically, not a fingerprint scan. It measures the shape and size of certain features of your finger, it doesn't actually check your fingerprint. Not that it matters, but for accuracy's sake... __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Thanks as always for that clarification. And remember kids, if you think this type of hooey is, well hooey then keep your cards and letters coming! __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Can I ask what the problem is with that? I really don't understand....perhaps I am being ignorant. What's the difference between that and presenting an AP with your picture? Or showing a drivers license as ID? Or using a PIN number at an ATM? All it is is a method of identification required by a private enterprise and it is much more fraud proof than any other method.
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DisneyDaniel California Adventurer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 537	Similarly, SeaWorld San Diego started requiring annual passport holders to scan their entire palm each visit for more than a year now. A mechanism at each entrance turnstile scans the shape and formation of your palm. It's rather inconvenient, but this is also the same place where the annual passport is printed on cardstock, just like the regular one-day ticket. A "water"-themed park where you can and do get wet in several shows and rides should print annual passports on plastic, but I guess they can save more money this way. __________________ Yes, I do LOVE Disney California Adventure. Disneyland is not so bad either ;-)
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dramaqueen Why don't ya do right? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Dakota Posts: 10	I think it is meant to save money so they don't have to employ as many ticket takers. I think the plan is to have seperate turnstyles where AP's can just let themselves in basically. I don't think it will work very well, IMO. __________________ Get outta here- gimmie some money tooooo......
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