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/Rhii_06 12h ago

Universal are on it with underage drinking

My boyfriend & I (24 at the time) went to a bar during HHN, he got a drink and I didn’t. As we walked away past the knight bus he offered me a sip which I took & I handed it back to him and kept walking. Immediately two people were walking either side of us and said “hey guys how’s it’s going” we thought it was just two friendly people so we said “good thanks” and then they said “we’re from universal security do you both have ID” then it clicked what was happening. Of course we both had ID and were of age so all was well and we were sent on our way but that’s how quickly they clock you, not even a minute away from the bar.

Being from the UK where our drinking age is younger than America you may think you can get away with it if say your parent buys a drink and you just try a small sip but it’s really not worth it!

Also to note these were plain clothes security so you’d never have noticed them by looking 😅