Did they give you any more info about what/where the "preferred" seating is? Not sure I've seen anyone report about it yet.
They said that the cabanas had been destroyed and the replacements weren't in yet. There was no offer of a "replacement" cabana at GF. The three options we were given were:
1. Cabana at CR (if available)
2. Preferred seating at GF (by splash area), which would include padded seating (maybe they were referring to what is pictured above?), large umbrella, snack bag, and full refund of cabana cost
3. Specialty fireworks cruise including snacks (no upcharge)