I'm honestly not expecting much for the first episode. Like other people mentioned, Abrams, for me, is just a so-so director. Lots of flash but little heart.
I'll definitely see it, and it can't be any worse than the prequels, but yeah. Definitely not feeling the pre-episode 1 hype here. Then again, I'm not a 15 year old kid anymore either.
If the rumors are true and Rian Johnson will be directing the next one, my interest will be really piqued then!