Going to Disneyland? Smile for the Facial Recognition System

The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., recently launched a facial recognition system at its entrances that it says will streamline admission but that some say is meant to crack down on ticket sharing. The technology is being tested at the Disney California Adventure entrance gates, according to Inside the Magic, a website offering theme park news. A select number of parkgoers are participating in the trial, the website reported. This is how it works: A Disneyland employee scans a guest’s ticket to determine if they have a photo in Disneyland’s database from a previous admission or annual pass purchase. If in the system, they are admitted into the park, according to the website....