Swindon: The Magical Twin of Disneyland

🌟Swindon's entry highlighted its friendly village with great pubs, making it a fun place for everyone.

🎡The roundabout system in Swindon was compared to the teacup ride in Disneyland, going round and round.

🏰Swindon will have a plaque at Disneyland for a year, showcasing the twinning of the two magical places.

🎢A special Swindon exhibition will be featured at Disney's Epcot next year, celebrating the town's unique charms.

🗺️Twinning with Disneyland is a recognition of Swindon's cultural highlight, being used as a backdrop for a Benetton advert.

What did Swindon highlight in its entry?

—Swindon highlighted its friendly village with great pubs, resembling the fun atmosphere of Disneyland.

What will Swindon receive as the winner?

—Swindon will have a plaque at Disneyland for a year and a special exhibition at Disney's Epcot next year.

What is the cultural highlight of Swindon?

—Swindon was used as a backdrop for a 1994 Benetton advert, showcasing its unique charm.

What is the significance of twinning with Disneyland?

—Twinning with Disneyland is a recognition of Swindon's magical and fun atmosphere.

What was the competition for twinning with Disneyland?

—The competition asked towns to explain why they should be twinned with Disneyland.

15:28Swindon wins the competition to be twinned with Disneyland.

15:53Swindon will have a plaque at Disneyland for a year and a special exhibition at Disney's Epcot next year.

16:14Swindon highlighted its friendly village with great pubs, making it a fun place for everyone.

16:45Swindon's resemblance to Disneyland's roundabout system was compared to the teacup ride in Disneyland.

17:05Swindon's twinning with Disneyland is a recognition of its unique charms and cultural highlight.