Entertainment Tonight’s May 22, 1987, report covers the Disney vs. Universal feud over new Florida theme parks and competing studio tours. On May 22, 1987, Entertainment Tonight reported on the growing feud between Disney and Universal Studios after both companies announced plans for new theme parks featuring studio tours. Disney, led by Michael Eisner, had just unveiled the Disney-MGM Studios project in Florida, complete with a working backlot and tram tour. Universal, meanwhile, was developing Universal Studios Florida, which included its own studio tour experience. The report highlighted MCA/Universal’s frustration, accusing Disney of using insider knowledge to preempt their plans and fast‑track their own competing park. This rivalry ultimately shaped the future of both resorts, with Disney opening first in 1989 and Universal adjusting its concept before launching in 1990. At the end of the report, John Tesh noted that Disney had a tentative agreement with the City of Burbank to ...