Has anyone else noticed . . .

Park Hopper · 04-21-2005

Have any recent visitors to the parks noticed that the new mandatory finger scans for all ticket holders are really slowing down the lines at the entrance turnstiles?

Every time I've been to the parks since the new ticket procedures went into effect it seems to take forever to get through the turnstiles. I've noticed that more turnstiles seem to be open, but a lot of guests are having trouble figuring out what they're supposed to do.

I can only hope the situation gets better as the learning curve flattens out.

jwdj4lfe · 04-21-2005

Hey Park Hopper, are you talking about the machines where you put your middle and index finger into the slot and squeeze on the rubber thingie? (lol sorry, i cant come up with a better explanation)
Joe

disneyguy · 04-21-2005

Yes, Biometric scans are now required for all tickets. And yes, I found they have slowed down the lines a little.

EmpressJenny · 04-21-2005

That's really stupid, and I have noticed it the past few times I've visited. I can understand why they'd want to do that for passholders, but for people w/just a 5 day ticket it's a big waste of time.

jwdj4lfe · 04-21-2005

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Originally Posted by disneyguy

Yes, Biometric scans are now required for all tickets. And yes, I found they have slowed down the lines a little.

Thanks, Im slow today. lol. I have found that it takes a little longer when waiting in line to get into the parks as well. I think your right Park Hopper, that once people get used to this the line will speed up again.
I agree Jenny- why does a family visiting for the weekend have to scan their fingers?? AP and SPers I can understand, but not the average park visitor.
Joe

smee57 · 04-21-2005

It did slow things down a little for us the week after Easter. Some of the machines were a little more finicky than others and if you didn't press your fingers just right, it didn't work. Sometimes I really had to squeeze them together tight and it wasn't easy! But overall, it wasn't that big of a deal.

jwdj4lfe · 04-21-2005

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Originally Posted by smee57

if you didn't press your fingers just right, it didn't work. Sometimes I really had to squeeze them together tight and it wasn't easy!

Haha, I had the EXACT same problem when I used the machine for my first few times lol.

Joe

smee57 · 04-21-2005

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Originally Posted by jwdj4lfe

Haha, I had the EXACT same problem when I used the machine for my first few times lol.

Joe

At the time I was thinking I must be developing arthritis or something!

But then I noticed others were having the same difficulty . . .

Thank goodness.

Batgirl · 04-21-2005

I have not been to WDW since the finger scan went into effect and have some old park hoppers with days left. How does it work with old passes? Does everyone get finger scanned regardless of when their pass was bought? What if there is no finger scan on file? Are they cross-checking prints with the passess? Thanks in advance!

**llama** · 04-21-2005

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Originally Posted by smee57

At the time I was thinking I must be developing arthritis or something!

But then I noticed others were having the same difficulty . . .

Thank goodness.

I DO have arthritis in my fingers - and it's no fun trying to use that thing. I never get it right, and then you hear people behind you going "Tsk"

**MissDisney** · 04-21-2005

Gee... wish I had been to WDW recently enough to know!!! This program started since our last visit. Sniffle...

rlander · 04-21-2005

I had now idea you had to do this with general admission tickets. Hmmm....I wonder if this is more of a security thing and they are looking for terrorists or people on wanted lists. I mean, what's the point for someone just entering for the day.

Cavey · 04-21-2005

I know just about every day DW and I had our tickets switched. Pain in the butt!

**cinderbella** · 04-21-2005

I noticed that also! But it's okay with me when the turnstiles are the longest rides in the parks!

dznygrl · 04-21-2005

Hmmmm....that seems like a royal pain for EVERYONE to have to do it!

I wonder if they're going to start doing this at Disneyland, too? The turnstiles at DLR don't need ANY help getting clogged up, especially after DCA closes and everyone's trying to rush over to DL for the fireworks!

Gee, I'm with MizDiz on this one...it's been too long since I went to WDW! This whole finger scanning thing started since the last time I was there.

I'd do anything to be standing in a clogged-up turnstile at WDW right now though...sure beats sittin' at the computer.

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Park Hopper Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,255	Has anyone else noticed . . . Have any recent visitors to the parks noticed that the new mandatory finger scans for all ticket holders are really slowing down the lines at the entrance turnstiles? Every time I've been to the parks since the new ticket procedures went into effect it seems to take forever to get through the turnstiles. I've noticed that more turnstiles seem to be open, but a lot of guests are having trouble figuring out what they're supposed to do. I can only hope the situation gets better as the learning curve flattens out. __________________ 30 Minutes from the Mouse

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jwdj4lfe Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orlando, Fl UCF Posts: 1,089	Re: Has anyone else noticed . . . Hey Park Hopper, are you talking about the machines where you put your middle and index finger into the slot and squeeze on the rubber thingie? (lol sorry, i cant come up with a better explanation) Joe __________________ "Here is the world of imagination, hopes and dreams. In this timeless land of enchantment...magic and make believe are reborn-and fairy tales come true"- Walt Disney Collector of WDW Resorts... Animal Kingdom Lodge, Contemporary, Port Orleans FQ, All Star Sports, Music and Movies,Pop Century, Fort Wilderness Campground and counting... GO KNIGHTS

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EmpressJenny MB's Half-Yard President Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 2,399	Re: Has anyone else noticed . . . That's really stupid, and I have noticed it the past few times I've visited. I can understand why they'd want to do that for passholders, but for people w/just a 5 day ticket it's a big waste of time. __________________ Grand Floridian: Honeymoon 2003 - Coronado Springs: Spring 2004 - Polynesian: Sept. 2004 - Animal Kingdom Lodge: Jan. 2005 - Grand Floridian: April 2005 - PORiverside: May 2005 - Beach Club Villas: May 2005 - Boardwalk Concierge: Sept. 2005 Rescuer of MK Froggies

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smee57 it'S MEE Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,935	Re: Has anyone else noticed . . . It did slow things down a little for us the week after Easter. Some of the machines were a little more finicky than others and if you didn't press your fingers just right, it didn't work. Sometimes I really had to squeeze them together tight and it wasn't easy! But overall, it wasn't that big of a deal. __________________ "The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be." Anne Frank "Middle age is when you've met so many people that every new person you meet reminds you of someone else." Ogden Nash *Is there anyplace happier than Disney World?*

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Batgirl Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The frozen tundra Posts: 196	Re: Has anyone else noticed . . . I have not been to WDW since the finger scan went into effect and have some old park hoppers with days left. How does it work with old passes? Does everyone get finger scanned regardless of when their pass was bought? What if there is no finger scan on file? Are they cross-checking prints with the passess? Thanks in advance! __________________ 2008 AKL 2006 Beach Club 2005 Wilderness Lodge 2003 Off Site 2001 Coronado Springs 1996 Off Site 1995 Grand Floridian 1994 Port Orleans 1992 Port Orleans "What do you get when you cross an elephant and a rhino?" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: POFQ Trip (so far away!) 336 days 13 hours 42 minutes

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: Has anyone else noticed . . . Gee... wish I had been to WDW recently enough to know!!! This program started since our last visit. Sniffle... __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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rlander Happy Disney Dreams Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,455	Re: Has anyone else noticed . . . I had now idea you had to do this with general admission tickets. Hmmm....I wonder if this is more of a security thing and they are looking for terrorists or people on wanted lists. I mean, what's the point for someone just entering for the day.

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: Has anyone else noticed . . . Hmmmm....that seems like a royal pain for EVERYONE to have to do it! I wonder if they're going to start doing this at Disneyland, too? The turnstiles at DLR don't need ANY help getting clogged up, especially after DCA closes and everyone's trying to rush over to DL for the fireworks! Gee, I'm with MizDiz on this one...it's been too long since I went to WDW! This whole finger scanning thing started since the last time I was there. I'd do anything to be standing in a clogged-up turnstile at WDW right now though...sure beats sittin' at the computer. __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 40 days 18 hours 42 minutes

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