So quick review from our stay 2/9-2/15.
We stayed in Jamaica building 46. This was smack dab in the middle of the cheerleaders so if you have a choice, don't go when there is a cheerleading competition. Amazing how clueless people are of other people.
There is still construction happening so there are fences all over the side walks. Some of the sidewalks are blocked so made it slightly complicated to get to our room. We were only at the resort during the day once and didn't notice much in regards to construction noise. My biggest construction problem was that the "running path" is completely cut off going around the water, so I basically had to run up and down the two sides over and over.
The room itself was pretty nice. Big bed. Clean. Double vanity. The toilet and shower are crammed into once space, and it's a tight squeeze. Overall I liked the room itself.
The bus stop was pretty close to us, but I honestly don't think any building is too far away. Jamaica is the second to last stop, so that will add some time when getting back. Oddly it was both the first and 2nd to last to pick up depending on the bus.
The food was pretty meh. Frist night we ate outside at the Banana Cabana. Service was quick. The drinks were pretty solid. My wife's burger was pretty subpar and my turkey sandwich was fine, but nothing that good. The fries are solid though. Also did the quick service one night through the mobile app. The service was very, very slow despite no one being in there. My wife's pasta with meatballs was good, my grilled cheese was not. How do you screw up a grilled cheese?
To be honest, once the sky gondola is complete, I would not want to stay in Aruba or Jamaica. Those towers run right through the resort and there are going to be gondolas right above some of the buildings. They are going to make noise. They are going to distract from the beach feeling if you are on the beach. It just seems like it's poorly planned. The bus to epcot and Hollywood really aren't that long, so I don't see the need for these. With a giant station at one end and the new Riviera on the other end, I just don't like the feel of this resort.