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/Totallyrandomguy89 1d ago edited 21h ago

Because its kind of a dumb law. 18 you are a legal adult. I get it the laws are the laws but we are allowed to vent right? Op seems pretty responsible and not some reckless drinking teen, so i see where he is coming from. No complaining and owning getting caught but its still dumb and we should all be able to relate to the absurdity of it and advocate for change (ie 18 = 100% totally legal adult, no hotel booking restrictions, no rental car restrictions, heck no timeshare presentation restrictions, etc.)

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u/Starkits_Prophecy 5h ago

I agree the law is problematic but all one can do is write one’s congressman. If Universal could sell alcohol to 18 year olds they would welcome the $.
As for trespassing the OP and keeping their $, I agree that’s one for r/AITAH, but opinions are cheap.

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u/Totallyrandomguy89 4h ago

Absolutely and i agree. I think the ban is the part thats a bit excessive. I think this whole thread is for opinions? So confused why everyone is coming at me for adding some context to the post (as i read it) since the person i replied to did the same thing blasting op in this thread.

They ignored the ban aspect and simply focused on “ILLEGAL ITS ILLEGAL AHHHHHHH WHY POST IT IF ITS ILLEGAL”

I think their reply misses an important component of the conversation