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by rgrieselhuber 1045 days ago
I remember being in awe when I visited Universal Studios a few years back and they casually asked everybody to fingerprint themselves on the way in. Most people did it without even thinking about it. When I told them I was not going to participate, they said "you have to" to which I replied "I most certainly do not." They let me in after that. It almost felt like an IQ test.
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This really happens at theme parks now? What the hell?!

[edit] The last time I was at Universal Studios, I was 17. A couple friends and I spent a few hours running around the park in camouflage at around 1am, stoned out of our minds, before being caught and escorted out. They let us go with a warning. Can you imagine what they'd do now?? The 90s were awesome.

I couldn't believe it myself.
They would let you go with a warning unless you were black.
Biometrics / fingerprinting at Universal Studios: https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/web/en/us/faqs/bio...

  How are biometrics used at Universal Studios Hollywood?

  Biometrics are gathered on a guest’s first visit when using Multi-Day, Annual Pass or Season Pass tickets. On subsequent visits these biometrics are referenced to ensure that it is the same guest using the ticket.