Originally Posted by MKEbound
I've taken my 23 month old though DTW half a dozen times:
Walk the tunnel between A and B/C - Music and light show will keep him memorized for 10 - 20 minutes.
Watch the fountain at the middle of A - the big black fountain has program that lasts about 20 minutes.
Ride the tram on the upper level of A - 6 minutes from one end of the terminal to the other, if he's like my kid he will want to ride a couple of times.
Two vacant gate seating area on A have kids play stuff - near A25 and A53
A can be very crowed, if you want a less crowed area to let him loose and run for a while, try the far end of the B concourse.
Depending on the time of day the A25 and A53 can be packed. I suggest the tunnel, the fountain and tram. All three ensure at least an hour of time.