8 Taylor Swift revelations in new documentary from tour secret to tearful admission

Taylor Swift’s new Disney docuseries ‘The End of an Era’ offers behind-the-scenes footage from her Eras Tour, including emotional moments dealing with security threats and personal insights from the popstar

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Every major update from the first two episodes of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour docuseries on Disney+.

• The new six-part Disney+ documentary series, “The End of an Era,” was celebrated at an intimate New York screening attended by Swift’s family and close associates. Swift emotionally described the record-breaking Eras Tour, which the documentary covers, as “a lifetime within my life.”
• Swift revealed that the Eras Tour was born from two major influences in her career and the world. The tour was partly a response to her back catalogue being sold, which inspired her re-recording project and a desire to “celebrate your past.”
• The show touches upon the extraordinary public demand for the tour, which notably led to the infamous November 2022 Ticketmaster website collapse during the presale. This chaos, attributed to genuine fans and ticket-grabbing bot attacks, ultimately triggered congressional inquiries and new state consumer protection laws.
• The documentary also addresses the severe security risks the tour faced, including the August 2024 cancellation of three Vienna concerts following a foiled terror plot. Swift admitted they “dodged a massacre situation” and expressed deep worry that her fans could be targeted in the future.
• Swift broke down in tears when she discussed the horrific Southport stabbings, where three schoolgirls lost their lives at a dance class inspired by her music. She revealed that she held a private meeting with the victims’ families. The star also compared her need to perform despite the pain to a pilot maintaining a “calm, cool, collected” demeanor.
• Her fiancé, Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce, is featured as a key source of emotional comfort, lifting her spirits through a telephone call while she was stressed about her London performances. Other collaborators like Ed Sheeran and Florence Welch appear, with Welch commenting that the “person is soft” behind Swift’s “huge” pop star persona.
• Swift shares her deep fears over the intensity of her fame, telling Ed Sheeran that she feels “hunted” and tracked “like an animal.” She planned a two-month escape after the London dates to a place where she would be completely unreachable.
• The series highlights the importance of her loyal team, including her long-time bass player and selectively chosen dancers who do not “blend in.” In a powerful testament to her generosity, Swift is shown awarding every single crew member significant bonuses and a personalised handwritten note.