QR, or Quick Response, codes are becoming more common in our everyday lives. You’ve probably seen the square black-and-white barcodes that encrypt information, such as URLs or other data, on groceries for nutritional information or even in the Orlando Sentinel for links to videos and photo galleries. The codes are designed to be scanned by smart phones, and the content is immediately available to users.

Walt Disney World has begun using this technology for its guests, too.

Now, Disney’s PhotoPass cards come with a QR code. The cards are distributed in paper sleeves that promise photos from the parks can be viewed and shared on mobile devices.

I had difficulty scanning my first QR code, even when I tried multiple code readers and smart phones. But I really like this application of the technology. Being able to see if the shot of your family in front of Cinderella Castle turned out before you leave the parks — without having to wait in line at a kiosk — is a valuable, time-saving tool.


Source Kristin Ford - Orlando Sentinel