{"id":73246,"date":"2025-12-06T01:46:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T01:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/73246\/"},"modified":"2025-12-06T01:46:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T01:46:08","slug":"universal-attractions-assistance-pass-aap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/73246\/","title":{"rendered":"Universal Attractions Assistance Pass (AAP)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>New facial recognition technology<\/p>\n<p>I want to point out something new I noticed, though. As you might now, Universal Orlando has been integrating facial recognition in their parks. This technology has made its way into attraction queues across the resort (Epic Universe included). Usually, you\u2019d need to scan your AAP once at the entrance to the attraction and again somewhere in the queue. Now, a totem with a camera will detect the faces registered to each party member and you can walk right through (unless stopped by a team member for technical issues or any reason that may come up).<\/p>\n<p>I didn\u2019t notice this at first, but the other attraction we went on, a green light flashed as each party member walked up to the totem. We didn\u2019t even have to stop for it to recognize us! A little freaky, but it speeds up the process and you don\u2019t have to go fishing for that old paper pass like in the pass!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Simpsons Ride facial recognition post\" class=\"wp-image-366109 perfmatters-lazy\" style=\"width:800px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Krustyland_facial_recognition_post_-_Photo_by_Mateo_Osorio.jpg\"  data-\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Krustyland_facial_recognition_post_-_Photo_by_Mateo_Osorio.jpg\" alt=\"Simpsons Ride facial recognition post\" class=\"wp-image-366109\" style=\"width:800px\"  \/>Facial recognition post located in The Simpsons Ride queue. Say cheese for Krusty!<br \/>Photo by Mateo Osorio<\/p>\n<p>This system, at least in my experience using it at the park on the day it debuted, is great. It\u2019s really nice not having to walk all the way over to a congested area of the park just to get a return time and then go through that crowd again when you come back to ride. The digital AAP system seems to have its user\u2019s best interest in mind to make their day as enjoyable and tailored to their needs as possible. If only the other major theme park in Orlando could get with the program. <\/p>\n<p>Stay connected with AttractionsMagazine.com for daily coverage of theme park news, trip reports, and exclusive interviews from Disney, Universal, and independent attractions around the world.<\/p>\n<p>More Attractions Magazine stories:<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Follow us:<\/p>\n<p>Ready for adventure? Our trusted partner Universal Fan Travel will handle the planning so you can focus on the fun. They offer free vacation-planning services and have nearly 20 years of experience creating epic vacations. 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