We stayed in 101 Dalmations in October and loved it. It was just right to the pool and food court and very quiet. I would almost wonder if the preferred buildings would be noisier because of their proximity to the food court/pool? You are going to love ASMO by the way.
We stayed in 101 Dalmations in Feb this year and loved it! It was cose to the main pool and food court. Also it was very quiet. I too agree that the preferred buildings would be noisier because of their proximity to the food court/pool. Go with the 101 Dalmations - you will not be disapointed
Just bear in mind that requests are just that, requests. You can ask for Dalmations but may not get it. With preferred however, you are paying to stay in a particular location and will get one of the preferred buildings. If location is very important to you then you are better off to pay more for preferred and not have to worry. Even though a lot of people say it is a waste of $10 a night it can be worth it. I know that after staying in the 90's section of Pop I could really see the upside of the preferred rate (which is what we are doing for our December Pop stay).
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