Deal of the day - How to save money at the movie theater

Going to the movie theater is a fun treat for us.  Here is how I save money when we go:

• Sign up up for their weekly newsletter.  They will send you concession coupons in the email.  They are usually good for a discount or free soda.  You can also get the coupons from Facebook after you like their page.  The coupons can be printed out or sent to a smart phone.
  Cinemark Facebook coupon  Sign up for Cinemark emails
  Regal Cinemas Facebook coupon  Sign up for Regal emails
• Sign up for member reward programs.  These programs are an easy way to earn free movie tickets, and discounts on concessions.  At Regal, for example, you can use the free soda or small popcorn reward to trade up on a combo for major savings.
  Sign up for Regal Crown Club
• You can buy discount movie tickets at Costco.  They have two packs for $15.49.  This will save you about $2 per ticket over the box office price.  You may need to pay an additional fee for 3D or IMAX.
• Some theaters offer refillable containers for popcorn and soda.  They are slightly more expensive at the initial purchase, but provide major savings upon refilling.  For example, at Cinemark their buckets for popcorn and large sodas can be refilled for only $3 each.  Some of the weekly coupons can be used towards the refill as well.