The thing that I found interesting about this... if it is human trafficking that is the reason for this is --- why allow so many options to opt out of contact with CMs.... You don't have to go to the desk at check in anymore, you can opt to skip housekeeping at Values/some mods, etc.... both of which they should stop before they institute random checks of every guest. The front desk and housekeeping could easily be the first eyes on a problem.
We use the same MDE account for every trip so they know, our contact/address/credit card info, who we travel with, where we stay, we add our flight info, they can see our ADR numbers, our extra event bookings, where we stay and who is in our party, where we eat, which parks we go to , which rides we like, what events we're willing to part with additional dollars for, what we buy, our mousekeeping history, etc.... Big data is important... if WDW were using it right this would not be an issue.... If they're not using this data in making their decisions it's not excusable... someone/or many people should be fired.
These checks should be defined by the data WDW already has about previous guests (and yes this may mean new guests get more checks --- but really it's like any business relationship --- disney knows regular, return guests more than new guests...) Also when you think of it they can see more of you than you even think ---- facebook, twitter, internet postings, blogs, etc....
Each time we've been there recently the front desk person has engaged my son in conversation at check in (since we're international guests we have to pick up our magic bands at the desk) --- so maybe everyone should have this initial interaction -- if this is really a concern versus a lawsuit checklist..
I have well over 135 stays at Disney, they absolutely know way too much about me. Before online I would book via phone and they will say "oh is x, x and x coming back with you" ........ NONE of that would tie into this situation, if that is what it is, because these folks will leave as little data evidence as they can.
There is an assumption that these "guests" are listing their real name, and repeating it with each visit. They are not. With multiple IDs, credit/debit cards, it is very easy to register and pay for a room under multiple names. Our IT age has made it very easy to be someone else, real or not.
There is the assumption these "children/teens/adults" are on the reservation with them, so eyes on them would be a sign. WHY would they create an association online or in person? There would be no extras listed on the reservation, they would not be coming to front desk with them to check in. The extras don't need MagicBands or anything else from Disney.
There would be nothing electronically or visually to signal someone else is going to that room. Disney allows anyone to come through the gate to "eat" at the resort so the extra guests could be brought later after check in is complete. The only thing that will help at this point is eyes in the rooms, and catching guests off guard.
MANY guests do not put their tickets on MDE [shocking how many don't do FP+], don't buy tickets as all as they are there for work or other activity, don't make ADR .......... so a guest not having any of these things may be strange to most, certainly not unheard of or instant guilt.
Disney has enough IT problems, they aren't on FB, twitter etc stalking guests ..... if it is an issue that is being watched, it's the law enforcement handling that stuff.
The problem is the direct to room has been going on for years and to pull back wouldn't make change anything. Opting out of housekeeping is a straight up staffing nightmare for Disney. They have upped their signing bonus from $500 to $1250 - clearly they are not only short but losing them. So they are in a hard spot.
Honestly Disney needs to think about going tech in a way they don't now ......... LOTS of cameras. If they had cameras on each hall, and only one person watching screens at each resort (replacing the room inspectors) they would then actually see the rooms with guests going in and out too often, that look like they don't belong - and then it would be on video.
This is a sophisticated industry which is why law enforcement is having such a hard time getting it under control or even scratch the surface. Aside from the great customer base coming in to Disney, the sheer size of the Disney hotels makes it much easier for them.