I'm with the OP on this one. Since when does anyone have the right to search you in a parking lot?? I have been to Universal and have never seen signs stating you may be searched. Had the guard been concerned that they were under the influence he should have contacted the police. He was a security guard and had no authority to arrest anyone. Additionally, it isn't as if you leave the garage and walk right into the park. You have City Walk to wander through and I would think it is normal for people to bring drinks with them as they shop and walk around there as it is quite large.

Dramatics aside, I agree with the OP. He was wrongfully searched.