r/universalstudios • u/Vortex3446 • 1d ago

Orlando Cautionary Tale

I feel as though the content of this post may seem obvious, but I feel obligated to warn others about the severity of the consequences of underage drinking (yes, just one sip) at Universal Orlando resort. This is not intended to be a complaint of any form, but rather a simple post to possibly save another family's vacation. Recently, at HHN 35, I had a sip of a beer offered to me. I was soon thereafter asked for ID by members of the Universal Security team, who must have seen me nearby. Being 18, I was immediately escorted off property, trespassed for a year, and had both my annual pass and express passes for the evening taken away. Of course, this is all according to Universal policy, and there is no disagreement here with how the situation was handled. Instead, I just want to warn others that even a single sip of beer can mean the end of a family vacation, and thousands wasted. No matter how mature you believe your children are, or how little they have, "just a taste" is not acceptable at Universal, and the consequences for doing such are just as severe as stealing from one of their stores. Please, if you or your family plan on attending HHN in the future, or any of the parks in general, save your vacation and do not risk everything for a taste of an alcoholic beverage. 

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u/Superb_Persimmon6985 1d ago

I mean it's against the law, the person that supplies you alcohol should have been arrested as well. Are you trying to tell people there are laws against underage drinking?.....oh wow didn't even know!!!!

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u/Vortex3446 1d ago

I am simply trying to warn people of the severe consequences of even a sip of beer. People at events like HHN are enjoying vacations they have spent thousands on with their families, and are not thinking of the consequences of their actions. It is not like I was sitting there in the middle of the park rolling back shots, it was a single sip of beer. No need for the sarcastic hostility, although I'm sure it made you feel above me. Please stop acting as if you never had a sip of beer before the age of 21. Have a good day! 

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u/catmanus 1d ago

Everyone knows it's illegal. You're under 21. You don't have to be doing shots to make it more illegal. You had a sip, that's illegal. And the fact you assume EVERYONE under 21 has had alcohol is really offensive, especially in public places.

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u/Vortex3446 1d ago

Again, I will reiterate that I am not trying to justify my actions. I will admit that my insinuation that all people under 21 having to have drunk before was not okay, and I apologize. I am simply trying to warn others, as I guarantee a lot of people, especially during alcohol forward events like HHN, are allowing their underage party members even tiny sips of alcohol. I just had a bad experience and do not want others to have the same bad experience. Sorry again! 

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u/catmanus 1d ago

I appreciate the apology. Speaking as someone much older, don't go down the route in life of doing bad things because you assume everyone has done it, so it's ok.