Thank you! We actually haven't been for a few years now because of how crazy it had become (and we can only really come on the weekends). Around 4 years ago for the first time ever I walked into Epcot and the F&W and people were elbow to elbow all the way across the paths from Canada to Mexico. For the first time ever I literally turned around and said nope, not going to do it.
So hearing about the lower crowds the last couple weeks (and we just got the Pirate Passes) we decided that we would go on Saturday. I figure it will be a bit busier because of word of mouth of it being not as packed and also passes being available, but I can't imagine it will be anything like what I've seen the last few years. And if it is, well whatever, will make the best of it, like you said, at least we'll be there!
Also got a room at the Dolphin with the AP rate which means the adults can have a few extra since we'll just walk to our room when we're done!