Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Navigator's Verandah- Should we be disappointed?

[auntlynne]

Wow. Genuinely did not know that. It's an expression I have heard by whole life. No slur intended. I'm sorry to have offended anyone.

You are not the only one. I went online to figure it out. Without the presence of Romani people in our broader American culture, this word as a slur was surprising. Actually, I don’t remember seeing the word written; maybe then I would have seen the base letters. (And I am 60+).

A lot of terms for something being offensive are derogatory to a group of people who are viewed with stereotyped dislike. This one probably eludes many Americans.

Seems we both learned a linguistics lesson.

 

[bsmcneil]

'Gyp" refers to Gypsies, or the Roma people. It's a racial slur.

Thank you. Came to ask OP to learn a different term as this is problematic.

 

[MillauFr]

These rooms are better than those at mid ship. It is much quieter back there and you are more shielded from the wind.

 

[Mousemom234]

And I’ve always thought that word was referring to the practice of substituting cheap molded plaster of paris (aka gypsum) for decorative carved marble.

 

[Clarkson U]

You are not the only one. I went online to figure it out. Without the presence of Romani people in our broader American culture, this word as a slur was surprising. Actually, I don’t remember seeing the word written; maybe then I would have seen the base letters. (And I am 60+).

A lot of terms for something being offensive are derogatory to a group of people who are viewed with stereotyped dislike. This one probably alludes many Americans.

Seems we both learned a linguistics lesson.

Make that three lessons! I did not know that either about that term.

 

[auntlynne]

Make that three lessons! I did not know that either about that term.

Glad you didn’t point out that I used alludes where it should have been eludes. Pretty sad in a linguistics post.

 

[Clarkson U]

Glad you didn’t point out that I used alludes where it should have been eludes. Pretty sad in a linguistics post.

See you on Friday! Safe travels!

 

[Voguevamp]

You are not the only one. I went online to figure it out. Without the presence of Romani people in our broader American culture, this word as a slur was surprising. Actually, I don’t remember seeing the word written; maybe then I would have seen the base letters. (And I am 60+).

A lot of terms for something being offensive are derogatory to a group of people who are viewed with stereotyped dislike. This one probably eludes many Americans.

Seems we both learned a linguistics lesson.

Yes! Thank you- I am glad I am not the only one! If you knew me, you'd know I'd be the last person to ever say anything racist or derogatory! And about never seeing the word written- I actually typed it "jipped" and it underlined it like it was spelled wrong and I had to look up the spelling! So I didn't even know it was spelled that way!

I hope you guys have a great cruise!

 

[auntlynne]

Yes! Thank you- I am glad I am not the only one! If you knew me, you'd know I'd be the last person to ever say anything racist or derogatory! And about never seeing the word written- I actually typed it "jipped" and it underlined it like it was spelled wrong and I had to look up the spelling! So I didn't even know it was spelled that way!

I hope you guys have a great cruise!

@Mousemom234 ‘s reference to using gypsum in place of marble sounds familiar. I may have heard that, probably 40+ years ago. And I probably would have had to come up with a different word - not knowing how to spell it.

This should be a great cruise. So many new places to visit.

 

[HyperspaceMountainPilot]

Yes! Thank you- I am glad I am not the only one! If you knew me, you'd know I'd be the last person to ever say anything racist or derogatory! And about never seeing the word written- I actually typed it "jipped" and it underlined it like it was spelled wrong and I had to look up the spelling! So I didn't even know it was spelled that way!

I hope you guys have a great cruise!

Late to this thread, but I am affirmatively trying to figure out how to get a navigator’s verandah on our next Disney cruise! I *am* a sunset and read on the balcony type—but these nautical theme and cushioned bench are adorable and unique to Disney. I hope you enjoy it and I hope you come back and post about it either way!

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Late to this thread, but I am affirmatively trying to figure out how to get a navigator’s verandah on our next Disney cruise! I *am* a sunset and read on the balcony type—but these nautical theme and cushioned bench are adorable and unique to Disney. I hope you enjoy it and I hope you come back and post about it either way!

Be aware the Navigator's verandahs with the round porthole type opening and cushioned bench is only on the classic ships (Magic & Wonder). Navigator's verandahs on the Dream & Fantasy are different.

 

[HyperspaceMountainPilot]

Be aware the Navigator's verandahs with the round porthole type opening and cushioned bench is only on the classic ships (Magic & Wonder). Navigator's verandahs on the Dream & Fantasy are different.

Thank you for the reminder— I should have specified we are looking at the magic.

 

[tink1970]

I'm so happy that something that could have become divisive and ugly instead remained civil and informative. It doesn't always happen in today's society but still...can, which gives me hope Kudos to all

 

[UnassignedCarb0n]

Be aware the Navigator's verandahs with the round porthole type opening and cushioned bench is only on the classic ships (Magic & Wonder). Navigator's verandahs on the Dream & Fantasy are different.

What are they like?

 

[TestingH2O]

What are they like?

They are like a regular verandah but one side will be somewhat obstructed by the steel side of the ship.