Do you show your ID or finger scan?

daisyd · 01-09-2006

I found a thread about the finger scans from last July, but I am wondering how many of you that have been in the past 6 months have used the ID option, or if you have seen others using the ID option maybe you can tell me how smoothly it goes. I have read about people having to waste time trying to reset their scan and ticket, or even worse not finding out something happened to it until they cannot get a Fastpass.

My DH doesn't like the finger scan idea for a few reasons and I'm on the fence. What I am mostly unsure about is opening myself up to the glitches in the system and having to spend time fixing something I could have easily avoided. Has anyone here at DC had a problem with either the scan or showing your ID?

Thanks

Franco54 · 01-09-2006

No real problems, but the finger ID is really slow. WDW is slow, but Universal is even slower!! I can't understand why Disney the king of moving people and other parks can't come up with something faster.Universal was just doing one swipe per person while we were there last week and giving up on it because of the lines were backing up so much.

ingamba · 01-09-2006

I had a few problems last time with the finger scan. A couple of times it didn't recognize Danielles's fingers, and one time at the Studios, it actually took between 5 and 7 minutes for her to get in, after repeated attempts and than showing her ID.

**Dana** · 01-09-2006

I have been using the finger scan the last two trips. It doesn't bother me. I could care less if Disney has my prints or whatever it is they check. I don't remember seeing anyone use the ID option, but I am sure there are some who prefer this. Whatever makes you feel comfortable is the right way to do it. As for it being slow: that only happens when a new person is doing it (guests) and hold up the line or someone who just has a hard time with getting their fingers the right way. Either way, I get ot the parks to early for this to matter.

**WishUponAStar** · 01-09-2006

I've been using the finger scan for awhile and never had any problems. I think the machines are really finicky but you just have to squeeze that middle thing between your index and middle finges really hard. haha. Ever since I figured that out I haven't had a problem since.

ingamba · 01-09-2006

Just a sidenote, I believe what the thing measures is the length of your two fingers and not a print. I think that anyone who worries about Disney having propriatory information about them, worries for nothing.

**WishUponAStar** · 01-09-2006

I will add this tidbit. Michele, my best friend in the whole world, thinks those finger scan things are completely bogus. haha. SO, after using our ticket for the second time we decided to switch our tickets and she entered with mine and I with hers at MGM. I SWORE to her it wouldn't work and guess what.....

it went right through.

If ingamba is right maybe Michele and I have the same length fingers? IDK but I was SHOCKED that it actually worked.

ingamba · 01-09-2006

Interesting Wish. It seems too much of a coincidence that you and your friend have the exact same size fingers. Maybe the system doesn't scan or check finger length as thorougly as we assume it does.

I'm interested in hearing what others have to say about this, maybe even someone who is familiar with the workings of this obviously flawed entry system.

DayDreamer · 01-09-2006

I had a few problems getting through but nothing major. One time I just couldn't get it right but after a few adjustments with my finger placement it went through. Fortunately, there was an attendant at each turnstile to help with any problems.

lovemysons · 01-09-2006

We used the finger scans almost flawlessly on our last trip. Once you figure out how far you need to push your fingers into the scanner, it goes pretty smoothly.

missy H · 01-09-2006

We had a few problems, but being there for three weeks, they didn't cause to much trouble. DH had his card replaced once as it wouldn't even let him in the resort either. Usually they just lets us in after a few attempts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ingamba

Interesting Wish. It seems too much of a coincidence that you and your friend have the exact same size fingers. Maybe the system doesn't scan or check finger length as thorougly as we assume it does.

I'm interested in hearing what others have to say about this, maybe even someone who is familiar with the workings of this obviously flawed entry system.

There is a margin of error that is taken into account when measuring your fingers.

**DisneyTeacher** · 01-09-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by WishUponAStar

I will add this tidbit. Michele, my best friend in the whole world, thinks those finger scan things are completely bogus. haha. SO, after using our ticket for the second time we decided to switch our tickets and she entered with mine and I with hers at MGM. I SWORE to her it wouldn't work and guess what.....

it went right through.

My friend and I did the same thing last summer, we changed tickets and our scans went right through with no problem. I can't belive we have the same size fingers.

I don't mind the scan, I don't feel like Disney has any info about me that I don't want out there.

**WishUponAStar** · 01-09-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by DisneyTeacher

My friend and I did the same thing last summer, we changed tickets and our scans went right through with no problem. I can't belive we have the same size fingers.

[Calls Michele to tell her] haha

Andrea · 01-09-2006

The only time I had any problems was when I wasn't paying attention and being deliberate about putting my fingers in and getting the proper placement.

Oh, and then there's the whole "obsessively pull out the antibacterial cleanser" thing immediately after getting through the gate. I know I touch a zillion things all day that a zilliion other people have touched, but something about the finger thing brought out a compulsion to fight germs!

queensmama · 01-09-2006

I went with the crowd and did the finger scans. But I am under the impression that they are scanning your fingers for something other than what is assumed. We (Dh and I) feel that they are scanning your print against the known terrorist data bank. Like some you have mentioned you switched tickets and got in fine. I dont beleive in the odds that two sets of friends from DC have the same length of fingers.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

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daisyd Dreams do come true! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: somewhere between here and there Posts: 2,344	Do you show your ID or finger scan? I found a thread about the finger scans from last July, but I am wondering how many of you that have been in the past 6 months have used the ID option, or if you have seen others using the ID option maybe you can tell me how smoothly it goes. I have read about people having to waste time trying to reset their scan and ticket, or even worse not finding out something happened to it until they cannot get a Fastpass. My DH doesn't like the finger scan idea for a few reasons and I'm on the fence. What I am mostly unsure about is opening myself up to the glitches in the system and having to spend time fixing something I could have easily avoided. Has anyone here at DC had a problem with either the scan or showing your ID? Thanks __________________ R2G your avatars rock! DL--too many times to count WDW--just once, Oct 2006

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Franco54 Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Quincy ma Posts: 1,231	Re: Do you show your ID or finger scan? No real problems, but the finger ID is really slow. WDW is slow, but Universal is even slower!! I can't understand why Disney the king of moving people and other parks can't come up with something faster.Universal was just doing one swipe per person while we were there last week and giving up on it because of the lines were backing up so much. __________________ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disney Trip 30 days 11 hours 51 minutes

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ingamba Disneyland Dreaming! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 2,176	Re: Do you show your ID or finger scan? I had a few problems last time with the finger scan. A couple of times it didn't recognize Danielles's fingers, and one time at the Studios, it actually took between 5 and 7 minutes for her to get in, after repeated attempts and than showing her ID. __________________ Andrew Avatar: A magical night at the Happiest Place on Earth! OCT-JFK DEC-SEA DEC-ORD JAN-PVD FEB-SNA

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Do you show your ID or finger scan? I have been using the finger scan the last two trips. It doesn't bother me. I could care less if Disney has my prints or whatever it is they check. I don't remember seeing anyone use the ID option, but I am sure there are some who prefer this. Whatever makes you feel comfortable is the right way to do it. As for it being slow: that only happens when a new person is doing it (guests) and hold up the line or someone who just has a hard time with getting their fingers the right way. Either way, I get ot the parks to early for this to matter. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 272 days 4 hours 51 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,746	Re: Do you show your ID or finger scan? I've been using the finger scan for awhile and never had any problems. I think the machines are really finicky but you just have to squeeze that middle thing between your index and middle finges really hard. haha. Ever since I figured that out I haven't had a problem since. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 23 days 4 hours 51 minutes

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ingamba Disneyland Dreaming! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 2,176	Re: Do you show your ID or finger scan? Just a sidenote, I believe what the thing measures is the length of your two fingers and not a print. I think that anyone who worries about Disney having propriatory information about them, worries for nothing. __________________ Andrew Avatar: A magical night at the Happiest Place on Earth! OCT-JFK DEC-SEA DEC-ORD JAN-PVD FEB-SNA

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,746	Re: Do you show your ID or finger scan? I will add this tidbit. Michele, my best friend in the whole world, thinks those finger scan things are completely bogus. haha. SO, after using our ticket for the second time we decided to switch our tickets and she entered with mine and I with hers at MGM. I SWORE to her it wouldn't work and guess what..... it went right through. If ingamba is right maybe Michele and I have the same length fingers? IDK but I was SHOCKED that it actually worked. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 23 days 4 hours 51 minutes

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ingamba Disneyland Dreaming! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 2,176	Re: Do you show your ID or finger scan? Interesting Wish. It seems too much of a coincidence that you and your friend have the exact same size fingers. Maybe the system doesn't scan or check finger length as thorougly as we assume it does. I'm interested in hearing what others have to say about this, maybe even someone who is familiar with the workings of this obviously flawed entry system. __________________ Andrew Avatar: A magical night at the Happiest Place on Earth! OCT-JFK DEC-SEA DEC-ORD JAN-PVD FEB-SNA

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DayDreamer The Executive Gentleman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,246	Re: Do you show your ID or finger scan? I had a few problems getting through but nothing major. One time I just couldn't get it right but after a few adjustments with my finger placement it went through. Fortunately, there was an attendant at each turnstile to help with any problems. __________________ Imaaaaaaginaaaation, imaaaaaginaaaation A dream can be a dream come true, With just that spark in me and you. 2008 - Polynesian & Vacation Village 2006 - Contemporary & Sheraton Vistana 2005 - Orange Lake 1996 - Offsite 1993 - Honeymoon Offsite 1986 - Offsite 1982 - Great Aunt's House 1980 - Great Aunt's House 1977 - Disneyland - Aunt's House

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lovemysons Less than 30 to go! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,712	Re: Do you show your ID or finger scan? We used the finger scans almost flawlessly on our last trip. Once you figure out how far you need to push your fingers into the scanner, it goes pretty smoothly. __________________ Dopey is the boss of us. Missing the madness. Peppy is still my partner in crime. Is that you, Pu? Fabulous avatar, courtesy of the fabulous Mr. R2Go! ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx´¨)Make just one person happy. ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays full of magic 9 days 16 hours 21 minutes

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Andrea Dole Whip Apostate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shasta in my heart Posts: 2,815	Re: Do you show your ID or finger scan? The only time I had any problems was when I wasn't paying attention and being deliberate about putting my fingers in and getting the proper placement. Oh, and then there's the whole "obsessively pull out the antibacterial cleanser" thing immediately after getting through the gate. I know I touch a zillion things all day that a zilliion other people have touched, but something about the finger thing brought out a compulsion to fight germs! __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨"...make sure you don't grow up stupid.¸.•´¨) (¸.•´xxxxxxxxxxxxIt's bad for the world."xxxxxxxxxxx ¸.•´ xxxxxxxxxxxxx--Tami Taylor, Friday Night Lightsxxxxxxxxxx(¸.•`* My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I have absolutely nothing to look forward too. :-(

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queensmama VMK Know-it-all Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stuck with the Children of the Corn Posts: 1,821	Re: Do you show your ID or finger scan? I went with the crowd and did the finger scans. But I am under the impression that they are scanning your fingers for something other than what is assumed. We (Dh and I) feel that they are scanning your print against the known terrorist data bank. Like some you have mentioned you switched tickets and got in fine. I dont beleive in the odds that two sets of friends from DC have the same length of fingers. That's my story and I'm sticking to it! __________________ Did you ever know that you are my hero!

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