We have also stayed in the Sierra Tower. First we had a pool view, very noisy. We were then moved to a Downtown Disney view, much better view and the noise was different, we got to hear music instead of screaming kids.
Here's a tip on getting your room request. Check in as early as possible in the morning. I know it is not always convienent to do so but if posssible do so.
I am specifically going to get the earliest flight into John Wayne as possible to be able to check in as early as we can so we can get out room request on our next trip. We have had good luck with this strategy so we are sticking to it
