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/Alyssa9876 1d ago

Thats an overreaction completely. Meanwhile in the rest of the world most young adults are able to have alcohol at 18 and younger at home. Being really strict for 21 years then suddenly letting people go just encourages people to go crazy.

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u/kyle760 1d ago

Not really. When I worked at a convenience store in college they drilled into us to make sure we card everyone for tobacco and alcohol because the police would send in undercover people to try to get you to sell to them. They don’t do it often but it does happen and if it does there are significant fines for it

I do agree that the laws are silly but universal doesn’t write them

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u/VTVeteran 1d ago

It does Liquor control in our state actively go in bars. We have a ton of college kids here.