Theme parks want to give your family some nice perks, if you'll lay your sleepy heads on their pillows at night.

HersheyPark, for example, offers guests Hershey Sweet Starts: enter the park an hour before regular opening, if you stay at The Hershey Hotel (a classic, with kids' club) or family-friendly Hershey Lodge, or Hershey Highmeadow Campground.

• Read more about Hershey promotions; or head to photos and info on HersheyPark, Hershey Lodge, or the Hershey Hotel.

Universal Orlando, meanwhile, has a terrific perk for guests at its three beautiful properties: Front Of The Line access to popular rides at the Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks. Universal's hotels also have free water taxis to the parks, and "beach" pools with sand, zero-entry, waterslide, and more.

• See photos and tips about Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, The Portofino Hotel, and the Hard Rock Hotel.

Disney World gives many extras at all its resorts: excellent free bus system; Extra Magic Hours (every day, one park opens one hour early or stays open three hours late just for Resort guests); assured entrance on crowded days; package delivery. And new in 2005: Magic Your Way, a new way of buying theme park tickets, including a money-saving Dining Option; and Disney's Magical Express free shuttle from the airport.

• Read about benefits of staying at at Disney Resort; see also Magical Express and other features "new in 2005".