I hadn’t thought about at the end of the day. Might be nice to shave a few minutes off of that walk to the room. I didn’t find our room in building 6 to be a bad walk in 2015 but I had nothing really to compare to because we’d never stayed at pop before. We had mugs last time (free dining) and didn’t find we filled them very often so we aren’t bothering this trip (no dining plan) because they’re probably not worth the extra expense for us.
We did After Hours so we didn't get back to our hotel until around 12:30 am and that short walk was so nice. We did the dining plan because we ate in the castle and had some character meals. If it would have just been DH and I we wouldn't have done the dining plan. Overall, we really enjoyed Pop and I thought the new rooms were awesome!
I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed your trip! 20 more days and we’ll be there!
I wish we could go back in 20 days! lol
It kind of depends on where you are in the 70's. We got lucky enough that we were right next to the stairwell leading out to the parking lot, but there are other rooms in the 70's that would be a long walk to the bus stop. I would keep your preferred room in the 60s because I think you will be okay. You will most likely walk through the lobby to get to the bus stop and that isn't too far of a walk. Maybe just choose the section that you like the theming better.
Pretty close to the same walk, it really depends on where your room is. For a preferred room I think the 70's might be a bit closer. The map in post 2 should help you.
We just ate there and walked across the bridge to get there. It was nice having different options to choose from.
Just to be clear, you didn't book a preferred view. You booked a preferred location. There are 196 preferred location rooms definitely refurbished, all in buildings 6 and 10. Two hundred eighy eight still be renovated in buildings 4 and 5. Potentially 72 in Building 3. Building 1 has 144 preferred rooms that haven't been started.
By the end of June I'd expect at least 2 out of the 3 50's buildings to be closed for refurbishment, so it makes sense that preferred 50's wouldn't be a choice for room requests during that time.
. We had room 463 in the 70's section. So top floor. I had requested a ground floor room, and I have to say...I MISSED having a ground floor room. We have a stroller, so it was a pain to haul it up the steps or walk around to the elevator. 
the new rooms don't have bathtubs anymore?
By October hopefully all rooms are renovated or, they are working on the last building(s) by then. You should be okay for getting a refurbished room.I'm planning on staying for the first time at Pop this October.
Will all rooms be renovated by then? I do hope so, we really want to stay at a renovated room
