That is something you have to decide for yourself but I would take anything you read, good or bad, with a grain of salt. Having said that, yes, the magic is still there and it is still worth it for me and my family. I've been 3 times since the pandemic, April 2021, Sept. 2021, Dec. 2021 and I'm leaving this Sunday for 6 days. Two of the previous trips were solo, the one in Sept. was with my son (who has been going since he was 3, he is 41 now) his SO and their 5 month old daughter. His SO had only been once, years ago for two days and had never stepped foot in Epcot. Even with the heat, the crowds, the walls at Epcot, she loved it. They (and I) will be back the last week in August.
Is it crowded, I guess but to tell the truth I really can't remember going within the last 5 or so years when it wasn't. Is it expensive, you bet ya and we stay on site. I didn't buy Genie + last time I was there and don't plan on buying it next week. I'm not sure if they are going to want to get it in Aug but I don't think it will make sense with the baby since even with child swap rides aren't a huge factor. As a matter of fact, in the upcoming August trip my son and his family are staying at one of the All Stars while I'm doing a split 2 nights at Swan and 4 nights at YC. My son has only stayed at All Stars a night or two with a split stay so staying an entire trip will be new for him. It was just what made sense budget wise for them and I'm sure they will still enjoy it. The baby will be 16 months old by then so will probably enjoy it more, it will be hot, it will be rainy, it will be crowded. They know all that and, for once, Mama is not paying for it. They are still going.