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In March, Disney rolled out a brand-new technology.
Facial Recognition
At the Magic Kingdom entrance, facial recognition testing kicked off! Guests could choose to enter the park through a different line that allowed them to give this new feature a try. The testing was set to end on April 23rd but was subject to be extended — and sure enough, it stuck around a few more days. But now, we’ve got an update on the project’s status!
Earlier this week, Disney World announced that they began testing a new facial recognition technology for park entry.
Cinderella Castle
It’s just another way the Disney park experience seems to be going hands-free, in the wake of the new MagicMobile service, and My Disney Experience updates that enable Mobile Order, digital merchandise check out, and more. But this tech-y new feature seems like a BIG step into the future…and a big change overall.
It seems like there’s tons of new Disney technology popping up lately!
Cinderella Castle
Just yesterday, Disney started rolling out their new MagicMobile service on select smart devices — it’s a feature that lets your phone double as your MagicBand! You’ll be able to use it to tap into the parks and more. But now, Disney’s testing yet another way to make park entry easier, and it seems even MORE tech-y: facial recognition!
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