Countywide : Skate Champ Adds Sparkle to New Rink

U.S. figure skating champion and Olympic hopeful Michelle Kwan demonstrated her prowess Friday as the Disneyland Hotel dedicated an outdoor ice-skating rink that will be open through the holiday season.

The 15-year-old athlete from Torrance performed to music from the Disney animated feature “Pocahontas” and later gave impromptu skating lessons and stuffed animals to a group of pediatric outpatients being treated at Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles.

Kwan, who recently took first place in the Skate America and Skate Canada competitions, said she often receives stuffed animals from her fans and donates them to hospitals.

The Disneyland Hotel skating rink will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily through Jan. 7. Starting Thanksgiving Day, Christmas tree lighting ceremonies will be conducted at 5:15 p.m. nightly through Dec. 30.

Admission for skaters range from $4.50 to $7.50. Skates are available for rent. The hotel is at 1150 W. Cerritos Blvd. in Anaheim.

Information: (714) 778-6600.