Welcome to planDisney, Tom! Thanks so much for coming to us with your question today.
I totally get wanting to make the most out of your
Park Hopper ticket, but unfortunately, there's no way to enter a park late at night without it counting as a used day. Even if you scan in just a few minutes before the park closes, it will still count as admission for that day.
Each time you enter a theme park, whether it's first thing in the morning or just before the fireworks, your ticket is considered used for that day. The good news is that with a Park Hopper ticket, you can visit multiple parks in one day, so if you have extra energy in the evening, you can hop over to another park before closing to get even more magic out of your day!
If you're looking for some late-night fun without using a park ticket, there are still plenty of ways to soak up the Disney magic. You could visit
Disney Springs for shopping, dining, and entertainment, take a ride on the
Disney Skyliner for beautiful nighttime views, or even grab a DOLE Whip from
Pineapple Lanai and watch
Happily Ever After from the beaches of the
Polynesian. No matter what, you're sure to have a fantastic time!
Have a magical day, Tom!
Jessica