D23 Releases Exciting News about Walt Disney World & More

Things will get spooky upon the development of a land dedicated to the dastardly deeds of Disney villains at Walt Disney World.

At this year's D23 Expo (Disney's ultimate fan event), Disney unveiled an extensive lineup of upcoming projects across Disney theme parks and beyond, including a wave of exciting announcements for Orlando's Walt Disney World. Here's a glimpse of what Disney has in store for the coming years, spanning theme parks, films, and more!

16 Best Skate Parks in Atlanta for Kids

Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park was designed with input from the local skateboard community and received funding from Tony Hawk's foundation. Photo by Bill Leffler

To meet the needs of skateboarding kids, skate parks are popping up all over Atlanta (many of these Atlanta skate parks also allow bicycles, scooters, and inline skates). Skateboarding is a great sport for kids—it helps develop balance and coordination, as well as improves self-confidence, physical health, and focus. Just remember: Before heading out to any Atlanta skate park, equip kids with the proper safety gear, including helmets and protective pads. Check out some of the coolest skate parks in Atlanta below for kids of all ages!

Detroit with Kids: 22 Best Things To Do in Detroit, Michigan

Step back in time at Detroit's Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.

Detroit, Michigan is home to world-class museums, quirky art and attractions, a free aquarium, and a fun professional sports scene. We were surprised to find out just how much Detroit has to offer for families traveling in the Midwest. The Motor City took a hard hit during the recession, but it is full of enduring history, and many of its attractions have been renovated and restored to their original 1920s glory.

My family visited Detroit as a stopover between Chicago and Toronto, but there's easily enough to do there to fill a four-day trip. Here are our 22 favorite things to do in Detroit, Michigan with kids, from where to find the best Detroit style pizza to kid-friendly Detroit hotels.

See our Midwest Family Vacation Guide for more fun midwestern cities to visit with kids, like Columbus, Ohio and Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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