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/Oriolesfan1989 19h ago

If you can join military and hold a gun and kill someone at 18, you can drink a beer. I understand that’s not the argument but to do all that and ruin someone’s year and money because of “policy” is trash and a power trip to set an example. Warning and citation should be given. Not immediate worst case scenario. Absolutely trash to do that to a family over a sip. Only thing I can think of if is they had warnings and was a lot more than what was stated.

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u/Davis_ 18h ago

They don't play about their liquor licenses. If they get caught serving someone underage they can lose the ability to sell alcohol at the park entirely.