Morning, Groupies, and happy weekend. . .though for some of us that means work at HHI!
The quiet pool is just that in my experience, even when it used to be the superior Hidden Springs pool. Further, it sits a comfortable distance from the rooms on that side of VWL so that most noise there is would be muted to some extent, no to mention the fact that it has some "walls" that swallow the sound since it's themed to be an abandoned rock quarry.
As for the refurbishment, I would be shocked if they kept the Lodge feel as we now know it. If the past decade plus has taught us anything, it's that Disney's vision for the future of its resorts is to make them all rather generic. Imagination has largely been replaced with simply "clean lines, modern feel" and "industry standards." Where once Disney set the bar, now they're content to let the bar be set for them. Harsh? Sure, a little. . .but not untrue. Well, that's not quite the truth--Disney leads the way in finding ways to part you from your money. (I would insert the wacky pirate smiley face here, but apparently, that option doesn't exist as the smiley face has disappeared from the menu board at the top of this reply block, and when I found how to get to them, they won't load.)
Enjoy your weekend!