WALT DISNEY WORLD

New Summer Fireworks

It was announced last week that Wishes will be replaced by a new fireworks show for the summer, as part of the “Summer Nightastic.” The fireworks show will actually be identical to the “Magic, Music and Mayhem” fireworks from Disney’s Pirate and Princess Party, but with a different introductory narration and new name. Main Street Electrical Parade is also returning, replacing Spectromagic for the season.

Flower & Garden Festival Guide

Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival Guide is now available to download in pdf format.

Maya Grill Changes

Coronado Springs’ Maya Grill will replace it’s breakfast buffet with a la carte offerings beginning February 23rd. View the new menu here.

Swindon twinned with WDW

Swindon in the United Kingdom was officially honored at Walt Disney World when the plaque marking the twinning of the Wiltshire town with the popular Florida resort was unveiled at the famous Magic Kingdom. View the video here. So, what’s the story behind this? A few months back, Disney ran a contest in the UK to find a town to be “twinned” with Walt Disney World. Residents were invited to nominate their hometown, and Swindon beat 24 other towns to take the honor. A special Swindon exhibition is set to open at Epcot sometime this year.

DISNEYLAND PARIS

Buzz Lightyear’s Pizza Planet Changes

Rumor has it that this counter service eatery will become an all-you-care-to-eat buffet restaurant in July this year.

DISNEY IN GENERAL

Disney Movie Rewards Program

Disney Movie Rewards have extended their program, which allows customers who buy Disney DVDs, music and theater tickets to earn rewards which include Snapfish products, movie posters and Disney merchandise. The program was due to end this month, but has been extended through August 2011. Magic codes can be entered at DisneyMovieRewards.com through July 11, 2011 and redeemed through August 31, 2011.