Swindon twinned with Disney World
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Your support makes all the difference.A UK town associated with the railways and the motor car will now be officially linked with... Walt Disney World.
Swindon in Wiltshire, famous for its old rail works and site of a major Honda car factory, was selected today as the first ever twin town of Florida-based Walt Disney World.
It was chosen thanks to the efforts of Swindon resident Rebecca Warren, 20, who produced a winning video slideshow extolling the virtues of the town.
The 24 other competing towns included Blackpool, Brighton, Aberdeen and Cambridge.
Miss Warren, who works for a building society, will jet off to Florida with her nephew, Aaron, 11, and niece, Amy, five, to unveil a "Walt Disney World Twinned with Swindon" plaque.
Also, Swindon will be the venue next month for a "twinning ceremony" which will include a celebratory party.
Miss Warren said today: "I still cannot believe that my entry has been selected - it's fantastic. What a great opportunity for Swindon."
Hugh Wood, of Disney Destinations International, said: "Britain clearly has a love for Walt Disney World and long-standing affinity with the parks and their magic, which is probably why the number and quality of entries received was so high."
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