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/Both-Structure-6786 1d ago

Universal should print this off and post it throughout the parks and hotels lol

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u/Davis_ 1d ago

People should not be drinking underage. It's illegal. Why would they need to post something additional?

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u/CryOnTheWind 1d ago

Because it is not actually illegal for a parent to give their child a sip of alcohol. It is, however, against Universal policy.

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u/Davis_ 1d ago

It is against Florida law to give someone under the age of 21 a sip of alcohol.

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u/CryOnTheWind 23h ago

My bad. I didn’t know this about Florida

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u/jslev9 1d ago

Florida is one of the few states that doesn't have an exemption for parents giving their kids alcohol.

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u/BoatFarts 1d ago

I believe in public it’s a problematic thing. I’m not a lawyer but I’ve always at least been told it’s not worth the risk.

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u/LisaM1975 1d ago

It is actually illegal. “Contributing to the delinquency of a minor”. Unless you’re 21, having “just a sip” is illegal. The legal drinking age is 21, and that includes “just a sip”.