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So they're finally starting work on the RFID, I see.
So they're finally starting work on the RFID, I see.
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Interesting. So I guess Disney will now be able to data mine exactly when you are entering and leaving your room.......oh wait, they can do that now with the current electronic lock system if they wanted to.
I think the updating to current (and in some cases testing future technology) is great. Disney has an opportunity to be a leader in this type of stuff, not just for theme parks, but for the hotel industry, mass transit industry, dining, and any number of other industries. New patents for successful technology that others can pay you to use to make their business more profitable only helps Disney to remain financially strong.
I think the updating to current (and in some cases testing future technology) is great. Disney has an opportunity to be a leader in this type of stuff, not just for theme parks, but for the hotel industry, mass transit industry, dining, and any number of other industries. New patents for successful technology that others can pay you to use to make their business more profitable only helps Disney to remain financially strong.
lindasworld
Member
I'm sure Disney thought of security by doing this. But it makes me a little nervous about someone taking my personal information off the card with the RFID card readers. Will we need the wallets that guard against theft?
automation85
Member
RFID systems are as safe as any other scanning system out there. The information stored on the cards is a unique ID associated with your information. Unless someone has access to the Disney database which links the ID with your information, there is no more concern about this than if someone found your current room key and started charging to it.
NoChesterHester
Well-Known Member
The card itself doesn't store your personal info. It will contain a code that references back to Disney's system through an encryption. It is more safe then your already RFID enabled credit cards in your wallet.
I wonder if the rumored RFID wristbands will be soon to follow?
http://dizfanatic.com/diztech012.aspx
http://dizfanatic.com/diztech012.aspx
lindasworld
Member
Thanks for the info. I was sure Disney wouldn't do anything unsafe to their fans. Thanks again.
scpergj
Well-Known Member
The RFID thing at WDW doesn't scare me as much as credit cards and passports do - at WDW there are only ID references to the location of your data in a database, which is a pretty secure way to handle the data...credit cards and passports actually have personal information encoded on the RFID chip. I use an RFID blocking wallet for those things - you can find them all over the internet, and lately I've even seen them in Wal-Mart.
There have been discussions on this board in prior threads that address this issue. There is no personal information stored on the card. Personal information is stored on WDW computer systems. The cards simply allow you to do certain things in the parks and resorts. Like the current Key to the Kingdom set up, charging privileges are linked to your room, not to your credit card. Nothing that I have seen indicates that this will change with RFID.
peachykeen
Well-Known Member
Interesting, at Guest Relations those are the cards they have been reprinting lost room keys on for a couple weeks, so some have been in circulation for a while now.
DisneyWall-E
Well-Known Member
Any body have a pic of the new one.
Joshua&CalebDad
Well-Known Member
These new RFID cards will be pretty nice to have at midnight when you have a child draped over your shoulder and can't get to the room key in your pocket. Been there done that. Hopefully all you will need to do is just stand next to the door and it will open up. Can't wait to try it out.
jpittore1
Well-Known Member
This will help out Magic Hours at night!!! When we were at WDW June 1-9, there were several occassions where people had outdated room keys and were able to stay for Magic Hours at night. We noticed this at least three separate times when people would giggle and talk about how the keys were a few years old and they were staying off property. The Keys have not changed in several years and the locals and multi-visit families were able to work the system because the CMs just look for the room key and never check the dates on the card. These new keys will abruptly stop them from adding to the Magic Hour crowds.
I_heart_Tigger
Well-Known Member
Rumour is a piece of tinfoil in your wallet can do the same thing...probably what those Walmart wallets are made of. Anyone know for sure?
scpergj
Well-Known Member
I've read that myself, but never had the opportunity to try it out. Could be interesting if true - and much less expensive!
miles1
Active Member
Yes, and we've seen over and over how often banks and financial institutions are being hacked. I go to WDW to have a good time, but it does make me uncomfortable how much information they store about me. When you think about it, they have my name, birthdate, address, past addresses, home and work e-mail address, home phone number, credit card numbers, some web surfing habits, and records on how much I've spent on the property. They also have the same information for my wife and two kids. (I don't remember giving them my social security number for any reason, but it wouldn't surprise me if they have it.) While it won't be on an RFID chip, it is stored in a computer system that could be hacked.
I'd rather be seen wearing a tin hat than having my life ruined by an identity theft.
WDW1974
Well-Known Member
Yes ... because companies datamining guests' information and the ability to use it in less than ethical ways certainly shouldn't be a concern for consumers, right?
We should all just trust Big Business, right?
