According to BuzzFeed, Taylor Swift’s new Disney+ docuseries The End of an Era has already given fans plenty to geek over. The first two episodes, which dropped last Friday, pull back the curtain on the Eras Tour, revealing just how intense, emotional and meticulously planned the biggest tour of her career really was. From secret rehearsals to emotional confessions, these are the 10 moments fans can’t stop talking about, as highlighted by BuzzFeed.
1. The Eras Tour “break” that wasn’t a break at all
According to BuzzFeed, fans were shocked to learn that the supposed two-month break between the Asia and Europe legs of the tour in 2024 was actually spent secretly integrating The Tortured Poets Department into the show. Taylor and her team even built a top-secret rehearsal facility to avoid leaks.
2. Dancers learning choreography without hearing the music
Because The Tortured Poets Department hadn’t been released yet, dancers had to memorise choreography by learning lyrics silently in their heads, rather than playing the songs out loud — a level of secrecy fans found mind-blowing.
@disneyplus “Her songs are mini-movies.” Go behind the choreography of The Eras Tour with the one and only Mandy Moore in Taylor Swift’s The End of an Era! The first two episodes are now streaming only on Disney+. #TSTheEndofanEra ♬ original sound - Disney+
3. Taylor learns choreography by lyrics, not counts
Taylor revealed she doesn’t use traditional eight-counts. Instead, she learns movement based on syllables and lyrics, saying it’s the only way choreography makes sense to her.
4. Emma Stone’s unexpected role in the tour
According to BuzzFeed, Taylor’s tour choreographer Mandy Moore was recommended by Emma Stone, who previously worked with Moore on La La Land. Mandy’s film background ended up perfectly matching Taylor’s cinematic storytelling style.
5. A radically inclusive casting process
Rather than casting dancers to match a single aesthetic, Taylor asked for performers who reflected the diversity of her audience, allowing each dancer’s individuality to shine.
6. The evolution of Taylor’s confidence on stage
Fans noted the clear improvement not just in Taylor’s dancing ability, but in her confidence, something the docuseries openly addresses.
7. Wax-sealed thank-you letters for the crew
According to BuzzFeed, Taylor personally gives every crew member a handwritten, wax-sealed note at the end of each tour leg — along with a substantial bonus.
8. The bonus figure fans can’t stop speculating about
While the amount was bleeped out, BuzzFeed notes fans believe dancers received between $600,000 and $750,000 each, based on reactions and other figures mentioned in the documentary.
9. Taylor’s emotional response to real-world threats
One of the most powerful moments sees Taylor addressing violent incidents linked to the tour, including the Southport stabbing and the cancelled Vienna shows following a terror threat. She also met privately with victims’ families before her UK shows.
10. Florence Welch stealing hearts backstage
Fans loved behind-the-scenes footage of Florence Welch preparing for “Florida!!!” — arriving barefoot, dressed in flowing fabric, and speaking candidly about her friendship with Taylor and their shared vulnerability beneath larger-than-life performances.
@disneyplus “Really fun and completely terrifying.” Florence Welch joins Taylor Swift for a special performance on The End of an Era. The first two episodes are now streaming only on Disney+. #TSTheEndofanEra ♬ original sound - Disney+
As BuzzFeed notes, The End of an Era isn’t just a concert documentary — it’s an intimate look at the discipline, pressure and humanity behind one of the most ambitious tours in music history.
