alcatraz tours canceled
Definition
A phrase denoting the unfortunate suspension or cancellation of ferry boat excursions to Alcatraz Island, the legendary former maximum-security prison in San Francisco Bay, often prompted by fog, high winds, mechanical glitches, or sold-out slots.
Colloquial expression for a travel fiasco where plans to tour 'The Rock'—home to infamous inmates like Al Capone—go up in smoke, leaving visitors stranded on the mainland with only selfies for solace.
Examples
Just when I was ready to channel my inner Birdman of Alcatraz, the alcatraz tours canceled due to 'uncooperative weather.'
Our West Coast road trip hit a plot hole: alcatraz tours canceled, so we settled for staring at the island from a distance like rejected inmates.
She hyped the trip for weeks, but alcatraz tours canceled turned her escape artist fantasy into a staycation sequel.
In a twist worthy of the Rock's history, alcatraz tours canceled right after we splurged on merch—talk about getting locked out of fun.