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Disneyland tests new contactless metal detectors to speed visitors through security checkpoints

Disneyland is testing the new security system this weekend at the Downtown Disney District, according to Disney officials.

www.ocregister.com

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The new Evolv Express contactless security scanners at Downtown Disney are similar to the no-touch bag check systems used at Disney Springs outdoor shopping center and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park in Florida, according to **************.

The Evolv Express scanners can screen up to 3,600 people per hour — 10 times faster than traditional metal detectors, according to the Massachusetts-based company.

The system uses real-time artificial intelligence software to detect guns and other weapons on people’s bodies or in their bags. Visitors walk through the blade-like scanners at a natural pace while carrying their bags and keeping their belongings in their pockets. The contactless system reduces physical interactions and allows security guards to ask people to open their bags or remove items for closer inspection.

A thermal imaging package can be added to the Evolv Express system that allows for automatic temperature screenings — although it reduces throughput to under 1,300 people per hour.

Evolv promotes the system as a way to reduce labor costs by up to 70%. Disney just announced that 28,000 employees would be laid off at Disneyland, Disney World and throughout the company’s theme park, cruise line, travel planning, publishing, gaming and retail division.

Evolv Express scanners are used at Six Flags amusement parks, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City and Wynn Las Vegas casino and hotel.<<

Had the chance to try these out in person last week at Walt Disney World.

Literally, one just walks through them like a open door frame without doing anything but keep walking.
No rummaging around in your bags, no removing items beforehand, just walk through and keep going.
That is of course unless you have something you shouldn't have brought like weapons or whatnot.

Umbrellas are still an item you will want to remove from your bag and hold out in front of you before passing through.
Other then that, it's a smooth and quick experience.
Fantastic.

These will dramatically help speed up the process for both Guests and Cast at Disneyland's entrance points.
A big improvement to the arrival experience particular to DLR.




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[mickEblu]

Had the chance to try these out in person last week at Walt Disney World.

Literally, one just walks through them like a open door frame without doing anything but keep walking.
No rummaging around in your bags, no removing items beforehand, just walk through and keep going.
That is of course unless you have something you shouldn't have brought like weapons or whatnot.

Umbrellas are still an item you will want to remove from your bag and hold out in front of you before passing through.
Other then that, it's a smooth and quick experience.
Fantastic.

These will dramatically help speed up the process for both Guests and Cast at Disneyland's entrance points.
A big improvement to the arrival experience particular to DLR.




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And just like that 2020 isn’t so bad after all.

 

[Curious Constance]

And just like that 2020 isn’t so bad after all.

It takes a pandemic to get Disney to make these sorts of upgrades

 

[SuddenStorm]

Disney's come a long way from those tents they had pitched in the esplanade for the last 20 years.

 

[Darkbeer1]

Disney's come a long way from those tents they had pitched in the esplanade for the last 20 years.

Wait, it was the Main Entrance Plaza for much of the first DCA years, since folks didn't understand such a fancy word.....

 

[Curious Constance]

Who knows, maybe the dated and ugly blue Disneyland Resort signage coming in off Harbor Blvd and in Downtown Disney will be the next to get an upgrade!

 

[SuddenStorm]

Who knows, maybe the dated and ugly blue Disneyland Resort signage coming in off Harbor Blvd and in Downtown Disney will be the next to get an upgrade!

Time to bring back the old Marquee.

You know, the one that's actually iconic and charming.

 

[Darkbeer1]

Good video at the link

Evolv Express® | Evolv Technology

Evolv Express® provides AI-based concealed weapons screening with “Red Box” threat identification to create safer experiences.

evolvtechnology.com

 

[Darkbeer1]

Photos from today.

 

[Darkbeer1]

 

[Parteecia]

If they are already in use at WDW, why do they need to be tested here?

 

[SuddenStorm]

If they are already in use at WDW, why do they need to be tested here?

It's always a good idea to have a test period when rolling out new systems- especially when those systems involve the security of the resort. Have to make sure they were installed and set up properly and that the DLR security team is using them properly and directing guests properly.

Imagine if they set something up wrong and relied on them solely without the old security set up and missed something major...

 

[Parteecia]

Thank you. It's not the system it's the people.

 

[Darkbeer1]

Thank you. It's not the system it's the people.

Both.

They need check the wiring, the Tent that is supposed to give the system a protected area to operate, especially if they are using the Temperature option. Is the system reliable in long times of operation, or is something wrong with the setup?

Are the people placed in the correct locations? Are they sending too many people through at the same time? Are the staff communicating correctly, such as making sure those flagged for secondary are sent there 100% of the time?

And there some things I am specifically not mentioning for security reasons.

But the park's security is not only Disney's concern, it is Homeland Security, and local law enforcement's too, due to the location being on the Terrorist's watch list. Everyone has to be happy with the new system.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

They sure like tents.

 

[flutas]

It's always a good idea to have a test period when rolling out new systems- especially when those systems involve the security of the resort. Have to make sure they were installed and set up properly and that the DLR security team is using them properly and directing guests properly.

Imagine if they set something up wrong and relied on them solely without the old security set up and missed something major...

I would normally agree that it's to test the setup. But I disagree this time since it's in a different location than the normal security ones.

I feel like it's probably more to due with something like DLR/WDW are separate entities and have to be pitched the idea separately. This seems like the first stages we saw at WDW earlier this year when they were testing them as a temp setup at Disney Springs before they installed them at all the parks.

Darkbeer also gave some good insight above.

 

[DrAlice]

They sure like tents.

Right? It really can't be that hard to build something that, at the very least, looks more permanent. You know, I'm pretty sure Home Depot sells pergola kits.

 

[TP2000]

Right? It really can't be that hard to build something that, at the very least, looks more permanent. You know, I'm pretty sure Home Depot sells pergola kits.

They've been operating under hokey n' cheap tents for almost 20 years now. Why change?

TDA still isn't quite sure this whole Disneyland thing is going to stick around. I mean, a year from now it could be torn down and turned into condos and a CVS, right?

Most of the people who have been in charge in TDA for decades have been nothing but a series of clueless dolts. There's only a couple exceptions we know of (Ouimet, D'Amaro). I honestly don't think most of them know what they are in charge of, and they certainly have never actually used their product the way their customers do.

Can you imagine if Steve Jobs wasn't really a "computer guy"? Or if Henry Ford didn't really like cars? Or if William Boeing took the train instead of a plane? Or if Julia Child didn't like to cook?

This is the same thing as Disneyland President Fill-In-The-Blank not knowing or caring how tens of thousands of paying customers enter their property every day. They just aren't smart enough to know or to care. (Currently it's Ken Potrock. Check back in 2021 for an exciting new name and face! Follow them on Instagram!)

 

[Anjin]

Right? It really can't be that hard to build something that, at the very least, looks more permanent. You know, I'm pretty sure Home Depot sells pergola kits.

The charitable excuse is that they would need to leave things temporary until all of their construction plans around the resort (new hotel, Eastern Gateway) are finalized.

But let's be honest, it'll be tents wherever they end up.

 

[NobodyElse]

They sure like tents.

You didn't get the back-story memo? it's an homage to the old Fantasyland, where everything pretended to be tents. They love to go full-circle whenever possible.