Halloween magic is in full swing at Disney Parks this week, with spooky new popcorn buckets haunting merchandise stands and a brand-new desserts cookbook bringing park-famous treats to your kitchen. Beyond the parks, Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour is making its way back to Disney+ with unprecedented behind-the-scenes access, while director Joachim Rønning takes us inside the making of TRON: Ares. Plus, Minnie Mouse teams up with Macy's for a festive holiday collection that's already turning heads.

From Halloween collectors to holiday shoppers, Disney fans of every kind will find something magical in this week's roundup.

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Disney Parks unveiled the 2025 Halloween popcorn bucket lineup, featuring adorable and villainous designs that collectors and casual fans alike will love. From spooky specters to wrapped-up aliens, this year's collection is un-boo-lievably good.

Additional Halloween merch includes the Nightmare Before Christmas Mayor Sipper, Pluto Skeleton Sipper, and Cars Land Lighted Cone Sipper. Glow cubes and bottle toppers add seasonal flair to drinks throughout the parks.

Read More: Disney Parks Blog

Sweet-toothed Disney fans can now recreate park favorites at home! "The Official Disney Parks Desserts Cookbook: Remembering 101 Sweet Delicious Disney Recipes" is now available everywhere books are sold.

What's Inside:

The cookbook, compiled by Pam Brandon and Disney chefs, features recipes that have been converted from restaurant kitchen quantities for home cooking. Follow the jump for more details!

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Storyliving by Disney's first community in California's Rancho Mirage, Cotino, reached a major milestone as the Artisan Club prepares to open later this month. The first residents have already moved in, and Disney Imagineers have unveiled exclusive looks at the club's amenities along the shores of Cotino Bay.

Featured Spaces:

The Artisan Club is a voluntary membership providing residents and their guests access to recreation, dining, and enrichment experiences delivered with exceptional Disney cast member care. Lots more photos and deatils after the jump!

See also: The Blueprint: The Making of Cotino - A Storyliving by Disney Community that follows the construction progress via Journal Entries.

Read More: Disney Parks Blog, Storyliving by Disney

Following the massive success of The Life of a Showgirl album (over 4 million equivalent album units earned in the U.S.), Taylor Swift returns to Disney+ with two brand-new projects offering unprecedented access to The Eras Tour, debuting December 12.

The docuseries offers intimate looks at Taylor's life as the tour made headlines worldwide, while the concert film captures the final show with the entire setlist that wasn't available in the original theatrical release.

Read More: The Walt Disney Company

With TRON: Ares now in theaters, director Joachim Rønning revealed how the film represents "a cinematic leap into the digital frontier." The film introduces Ares (Jared Leto), a highly sophisticated Program sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind's first encounter with A.I. beings.

Production Highlights:

Jeff Bridges returns as Kevin Flynn, with an all-star cast including Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Gillian Anderson. The film currently features a limited-time overlay at TRON attractions at Magic Kingdom and Shanghai Disney Resort with original music from the film.

Read More: The Walt Disney Company

Disney and Macy's have partnered to launch an all-new holiday collection with Minnie Mouse as the star of the show. The extensive collection features apparel, accessories, home décor, and exclusive items from beloved brands including M·A·C Cosmetics, Loungefly, kate spade new york, BaubleBar, and Stoney Clover Lane.

The collection celebrates Minnie Mouse returning to New York City as a balloon in the 99th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, and features vintage artwork by Disney legend Floyd Gottfredson alongside trending designs.

Available now on macys.com, in the Macy's app, and at select Macy's stores nationwide.

More Info: Disney Parks Blog

Here's more Disney news this past week that we didn't have room to highlight.

What a week for Disney news! From Halloween popcorn buckets delighting park guests to Taylor Swift's intimate tour documentary arriving on Disney+. Then from the groundbreaking visual effects of TRON: Ares to the first residents settling into Cotino's Storyliving community. Whether you're collecting seasonal merchandise, streaming the latest content, or following the future of Disney living, there's magic happening across every corner of the company.

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