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Browse some of the best offers on admission and accommodations in some of the biggest theme park cities in America.

As rising fuel costs continue to inflate the bill for drive-to theme park family vacations, the parks themselves are rethinking how to attract visitors, and in some cases, even lowering prices. In the meantime, Internet-savvy families can be proactive by researching the wealth of discounts available on multiple park admission tickets, accommodations, and other attractions in destination theme park cities.

Here's a sampling of some of FTF's picks to get you started.

Anaheim/Southern California

Southern California has its own lion's share of major theme parks, and now there's a version of the popular CityPass that covers an area from Hollywood to San Diego. The Southern California CityPass covers a 3-day Park Hopper Pass for Disneyland and Disneyland's California Adventure, 1-day at Universal Studios Hollywood, 1-day at SeaWorld San Diego, and a choice of 1-day at the San Diego Zoo or the zoo's Wild Animal Park. At $259/adult and $219/child ages 3-9-years-old, the pass racks up a savings of $100 and is valid for 14 consecutive days. And let's face it, this is one of the most all-encompassing CityPasses we've ever seen!

San Antonio, Texas

Over in Texas, let's not forget the useful, well-organized, long-running S.A.V.E. Coupon Book. The San Antonio Vacation Experience book is available from the city of San Antonio, where Six Flags Fiesta Texas, SeaWorld San Antonio, 20 other attractions and 49 hotels are offering real discounts. Order it in advance at (800/THE-ALAMO) or look online at www.sanantoniovisit.com for even more discounts and coupons.

Orlando, Florida

And of course, the Orlando Preferred Visitor Magicard is still a great program, offering up to $500 in savings at assorted hotels, restaurants and local attractions. You can pick it up for free at the local Official Visitors Center (800/551-0181 or 407/363-5872, 8723 International Drive, Suite 101, Orlando, FL 32819), or order or print your own beforehand, online, at www.orlandoinfo.com, which also has myriad links to brokers of discounted theme park passes.

If entry to multiple theme parks is your number one priority in Orlando, try the Orlando Flexiticket, available through these broker sites. The Disney parks aren't part of this one, but both of the Universal Studios parks, Sea World, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and the Wet 'n Wild water park are all available on an unlimited basis for 14-day period. Parking discounts apply, too.