Disney on Ice Skater Hospitalized After Severe Injury During Performance in Minnesota
ICARO Media Group
A Disney on Ice performer, who was portraying Belle from "Beauty and the Beast," has been hospitalized after sustaining a severe injury during a pair-skating routine at a show in Minneapolis on Saturday. The skater remains in serious condition at Hennepin County Medical Center.
According to a statement from Feld Entertainment, the production company behind Disney on Ice, the incident occurred when the performer was executing a lift during the routine. She was immediately taken to a local hospital for treatment, and Disney On Ice expressed gratitude for the well wishes received from fans as their team member recovers.
The spokesperson for Hennepin County Medical Center confirmed on Monday that the skater's condition has improved, as she has been upgraded from critical condition. The spokesperson did not provide further details about the specific injuries sustained by the performer.
Disney on Ice had scheduled performances at the Target Center in Minneapolis from Friday to Sunday, as promoted on the arena's website. However, it is unclear at this time if any adjustments will be made to the future shows due to the skater's injury.
Our thoughts are with the injured skater, her family, and the entire Disney on Ice team during this difficult time. Updates on her condition and any potential impact on upcoming performances will be provided as more information becomes available.