Hello there, Nelson, and welcome to planDisney!
I love it when fellow
Annual Passholders give us a holler here at planDisney. Being able to pop over to the theme parks for an evening is quite a magical feeling. I totally understand where you’re coming from when you expect to have a more extended, relaxed experience.
At this time, there are many special ticketed events going on at the theme parks at night. For example, Magic Kingdom Park currently offers
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and
Disney’s Hollywood Studios hosts the Disney Jollywood Nights event. These are the primary reasons why those two destinations are closing earlier than usual. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park usually has shorter hours because of the nighttime care of the animals.
As the holidays and peak seasons like Spring Break and summer approach, the hours definitely extend to a later time.
Disney After Hours events may impact the theme park hours as well, but these events are held about once a week at Magic Kingdom Park. You will get your extra Disney time with your wife very soon.
I hope that this helps ease your worries, Nelson. If you have any other Disney vacation planning questions, please
revisit us here at planDisney. Any of the panelists will be more than happy to lend a Mickey hand.
Magic always,
LeAndra