Image Recognition
Shanghai Disneyland is the latest Disney theme park to test facial recognition technology, after a similar trial at Magic Kingdom in Florida. Starting the trial operation yesterday (26th May), Shanghai Disneyland’s introduction of the technology comes after Walt Disney World tested facial recognition technology at Magic Kingdom’s park entrance from 23rd March and 23rd April. Shanghai Disneyland updated its privacy policy on 26th May 26, with it now reading “we will utilize facial recognition technology to verify your identity by comparing such profile photo against your photo on your government ID.”The facial recognition trial is only available to Annual Pass holders, who can activate the service on Shanghai Disneyland’s official app. To reassure guests, Disney advised “we will not store the photo of your government ID once your identity has been verified.”Similar to Walt Disney World in Florida, Shanghai Disneyland will use designated facial recognition technology test lanes. Earlier this year, Miral announced that Yas Island is on track to become a contactless destination through facial recognition technology called FacePass.