Live Animals Used for Production
The proposed use of live animals in entertainment for any production, including the proposed vendor for the animals, must be reviewed for compliance with Disney’s policy.
Contact Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment department, 407.939.2468, as soon as the use of animals is identified in the conceptual development of a project. Sending the earliest version of the animal use in script form provides the appropriate context and will expedite the review for compliance with Disney’s policy. This process applies to all animal use identified in the Use of Live Animals in Entertainment Policy and Related Guidelines.
Production Animal Access to the Disney Studio Lot and The Prospect Studios
A production animal may enter Company property if prior arrangements have been made with the Production Operations team managing the animal. The animal should be issued a “Show Animal ID Card” if repeat access to Company property is required, and the ID should be current in order for entry to be granted.
Personal Animals in the Workplace
The Company generally does not permit employees to bring animals, including pets of any kind, into the workplace because of health, safety and security concerns, as well as disruption to the work environment. Exceptions are made when authorized as a disability accommodation or for animals used in Company Productions.
Service and Support Animals
A service animal is an animal used to guide or assist persons with disabilities in the activities of independent living. A support animal is an animal that provides emotional, cognitive or other similar support to a person with a disability. Employees who require the assistance of a service or support animal at work must request and obtain an accommodation through the Company’s Disability Accommodation policy. Approved service or support animals that will accompany an employee at work will be issued a Company ID to be attached to the animal’s leash/harness at all times.