Disney World's Security Measure Could Involve Foot Tracking In The Future, So How Does It Work?

Disney World has been issued a patent for a foot tracking technology that might help with park security in the future. The innovation allows for a non-invasive way of monitoring guests in the theme parks. However, Disney stated that the technology is not yet going to be introduced in its system any time soon.

The feet scanner or foot tracking technology is supposedly fitted with a camera that takes photos of the theme park guests' feet. It might also be supplemented with a robot or machine that will roam from site to site to interact with visitors while inputting their data.

Once captured, data on the guests -- which will include the person's name, hometown, favorite rides and foods at Disney -- can then be compiled and transmitted into the system. It will then help Disney generate a more "customized guest experience" for its visitors, according to the US Patent Database.

However the system is still being researched by Disney World's teams and it's not yet clear when the foot tracking technology will be operational in the parks. At the moment, Disney World tracks guests with a rather invasive and limited system, such as fingerprint or retinal scanning. Disney also has color-coded bracelets called the MagicBand and the FastPass ID. "These methods are obtrusive and some guests may not feel comfortable providing this type of biometric information to a third party," Disney World stated, per Orlando Sentinel.

If the foot scanner does become viable at Disney World in the future, then it will eliminate invasive tracking that could inconvenience park visitors. It will also make park monitoring operations more seamless as guests can go from ride to ride while being tracked via foot traffic.

Disney World receives at least 20 million visitors every year. It remains one of the world's top theme parks. As such, the company makes it a point to invest billions in their security and guest tracking technology, per Wired.