ウォルト・ディズニー・カンパニーが、ディズニーランドなどカリフォルニア州のテーマパークで最近導入された顔認証技術を巡り、集団訴訟を起こされた。500万ドルの賠償を求めるこの訴訟は、バイオメトリクスシステムが適切な同意なしに導入されたと主張しており、特に未成年者のデータプライバシーに関する懸念が浮上している。
ディズニーは4月下旬より、入退場を迅速化し、パスの不正利用を防ぐ目的でパークのゲートにて顔認証の使用を開始した。来場者は拒否することも可能だが、認証を行わない列は待ち時間が長くなる。同社は写真を比較用の数値データに変換し、不正や法的な問題が発生しない限り30日以内にデータを削除するとしている。18歳未満の子供が認証を受けるには、親または保護者の同意が必要となる。
X（旧Twitter）での初期の反応には、ディズニーランドにおけるバイオメトリクスデータ収集に対するプライバシーの懸念や、看板を通じた同意取得への懐疑的な意見、そして500万ドルの集団訴訟に関するニュースの中立的な共有などが含まれている。
Big Mickey is Watching You?
— CO2=LIFE, Iryna Zarutska, VOTE Paxton (@StevenS23337721) 2026年5月20日
.@Disney Faces $5 MILLION LAWSUIT Over #Disneyland Facial Recognition.
The lawsuit lands as #facial recognition quietly becomes the price of admission at stadiums, airports, and more.#Disney is scanning the faces of 75,000 people a day at its…
The real fight in Disney's $5M facial recognition lawsuit isn't about surveillance -- it's about whether a sign with a slashed silhouette counts as "consent" for scanning your kid's face (Law Commentary). Opt-out isn't opt-in.
— CaraCompai (@CaraCompAI) 2026年5月21日
Disney is facing a lawsuit over facial recognition data 👀🏰 Big questions over how the tech is being used. pic.twitter.com/YpGMjsFftC
— WAND TV News (@wandtvnews) 2026年5月21日
Disney is facing a lawsuit over something most visitors may never notice at the park entrance. Privacy concerns are now following facial recognition into theme parks.
— Link Technologies (@LinkTechnlogies) 2026年5月21日
A class action suit claims Disney did not clearly disclose how facial recognition data is collected and how that… pic.twitter.com/7W3feXsOZh
Disney Facing Facial Recognition Lawsuit: A major lawsuit has been filed against Disney over its newly implemented facial recognition entry gates at Disneyland, raising severe consumer privacy concerns.
— Dubon007 (@gdubon007) 2026年5月22日
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Disney Adventure World, the reimagined Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris Resort, welcomed its first public guests on March 29, 2026. The new World of Frozen land reached maximum capacity by 10:30 a.m., forcing cast members to turn away crowds of fans. Long wait times and a sold-out digital standby pass system highlighted the overwhelming demand.
A class-action lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Maine accuses Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and the Trump administration of violating First Amendment rights through the use of facial recognition software and other surveillance tools. The complaint alleges that federal agents targeted citizens recording their activities in public spaces during immigration enforcement operations. Plaintiffs seek an injunction to halt these practices and expunge related records.
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Magic Key holders at Disneyland Resort are receiving unexpected 'strikes' via email for supposedly missing park reservations, despite evidence of scanning in. Guests report frustration with Disney's customer service, which often refuses alternative proofs like receipts or app orders. While some resolve the issue through appeals, others remain unresolved.
Disneyland Resort abruptly closed off the Millennium Falcon structure in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park on April 20. Cast members blocked guests from approaching the popular photo spot in the early afternoon. The attraction inside the building continued to operate normally.
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Following its debut at Disneyland Paris, Walt Disney Imagineering will deploy advanced walking Olaf animatronics from Frozen to Disney World, Disneyland, and parks worldwide, including Cruise Line ships. Senior VP Kyle Laughlin announced the rollout for interactive photo ops, powered by AI reinforcement learning.
Walt Disney World has experienced intense crowds over the past two weeks, with average wait times for major attractions exceeding 90 minutes in some cases. Reports indicate the resort is operating near its internal capacity limits due to spring break demand and ride refurbishments. Guests face longer lines and limited options across all parks.
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A tear appeared on the face of the Elsa animatronic during a ride on Frozen Ever After at Hong Kong Disneyland. The incident was reported by a guest on March 13, 2026. This mishap highlights ongoing challenges with Disney's animatronics.