Disneyland rolls out facial recognition at park entrances. Here's how it works
Key takeaways
- There’s nothing quite as identifiable as a face.
- Retailers use facial recognition technology to more easily nab shoplifters.
- So, it comes as no surprise to many Disneyland guests that it’s now being used at the entrance to the Happiest Place on Earth.
Disneyland and California Adventure guests enter the park as the monorail passes by the entrance to Disneyland in Anaheim in March 2024. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) By Hannah Fry Staff Writer Follow April 28, 2026 5 AM PT 6 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
There’s nothing quite as identifiable as a face.
Retailers use facial recognition technology to more easily nab shoplifters. Casinos have deployed it to keep card counters away. Even a popular New York City venue allegedly uses it to blackball people its millionaire owner considers adversaries.