To make the fondant Mickey ears, dust your surface and rolling pin with powdered sugar and roll out the purple fondant to ¼" thick.
Use a 4" round cutter to cut out 24 circles (I do a few extras as back up!).
Place the cut circles onto a cookie sheet and leave to dry for at least 6 hours. 24 hours is best.
When the fondant ears are dry, use a black edible marker to draw out part of the Haunted Mansion wallpaper design. Set aside for the marker to dry.
To make the bows, use about one tablespoon of white fondant and press it into a bow mold. Carefully remove and place on a cookie sheet to dry for at least 6 hours. Again, 24 hours is best. Make 24 bows in total (with a few extras as before!).
When the bows are dry, use a green, and a black edible marker to draw horizontal stripes onto them. Set aside for the marker to dry.
Follow the box directions to make the cupcake batter. Divide between 24 cupcake liners in a cupcake pan and bake at the required temperature and time as instructed on the box. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.
To make the vanilla frosting, use an electric mixer on medium speed to combine the butter, powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla until smooth.
Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip and pipe a swirl of frosting onto the top of each cooled cupcake.
Place one Mickey ear on either side of the frosting, and place the bow on top, between the ears.
To make the marshmallow spider webs, place the marshmallows in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave for 15-second intervals until puffed and melted.
Stir with a spoon to deflate the marshmallows and allow it to cool for a few minutes.
Scoop a little bit of melted marshmallow between your (clean) fingers and spread your fingers apart to make the marshmallow stringy.
Lay marshmallow strings over and around the frosting and ears to give the cupcakes a creepy vibe!
Leave to set for about 10 minutes before serving!