Disney World has been using biometric data as entry passes for some time, at least as early as 2016, when guests had the option of using Ticket Tag, which takes their finger image, and changes that picture into a numerical code, to identify visitors and link them to their particular ticket. Guests, then, could also opt out and choose to be identified by a photo ID. The land of Mickey Mouse actually did away with fingerprint scanners in 2020, in part because of Covid-19.

This spring, though, Disney World reportedly started testing how facial recognition technology could help guests use just their mug as a ticket. The tech turned their face's image into a series of numbers, which then allowed them entry into the park. The company has not yet stated whether this will become a standard feature or option for park guests.