This week, Walt Disney World Resort implemented a park-wide update in response to an order from United States President Donald Trump. Several guests reported noticing the change at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.According to several Inside the Magic readers, Walt Disney World Resort lowered all of its American Flags to half-staff on Wednesday, November 5. As of midday on Tuesday, President Trump ordered all American Flags to fly at half-staff following the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney. American Flags are to be flown at half-staff “through internment,” which is currently unknown.Credit: DisneyThe former ally of President George Bush died on November 3 due to “complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease,” according to USA TODAY. He was 84.Cheney served as the 46th Vice President from 2001 to 2009, during both of President Bush’s terms. The Republican was best known for his influence during the “war on terror” and conflict in Iraq following the 9/11 attacks.Credit: The United States Air ForceEven though Walt Disney World Resort is private property, it typically follows changes to the U.S. Flag Code. In September, the Central Florida Disney park lowered its American Flags to honor Republican activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated while speaking at a college campus in Utah. Today the flags at Disney World flew at half-staff for Charlie Kirk. Absolutely beautiful tribute Thank you, Disney. Today the flags at Disney World flew at half-staff for Charlie Kirk. Absolutely beautiful tribute Thank you, Disney. pic.twitter.com/2b6hZDlaSV— The Republican Pulse (@TheRepPulseUSA) September 15, 2025Walt Disney World Resort has previously flown its American Flags at half-staff to honor former President Jimmy Carter and Pope Francis.Credit: DisneyThe Magic Kingdom holds a daily Flag Retreat Ceremony, often inviting a veteran visiting the park that day to help retire the flag for the evening as horns play “The Star-Spangled Banner.” This ceremony is typically held in Town Square at 5:00 p.m.; however, guests are encouraged to check the Walt Disney World Resort website or the My Disney Experience app for the most up-to-date scheduling information.What do you think about Walt Disney World Resort lowering its flags to half-staff to honor former Vice President Dick Cheney? Inside the Magic would love to hear from you in the comments.The post Disney World Bows to Trump Government Order, Makes Park-Wide Change appeared first on Inside the Magic.