We're also going the first week of May. No, the crowds aren't really noticeably higher. They may be higher on the weekends, but Epcot is so big, it's not noticeable. When I went to Epcot during the F&G Festival last year, at 7:00, there was only a 25 minute wait for Soarin' If you go, be sure to catch a Flower Power concert (if you're of the age to remember the groups performing). That's so much fun! I love the F&G Festival. I could wander around admiring all the pretty displays all day. Also, be sure to check out Larry Dotson, the artist. He has some beautiful pictures of WDW.