she's from hackensack, new jersey.s and she was so thrilled to be ambushed on the plaza. >> we have a 60 year old witch today on our hands. what do you think about this gift? >> this is the most amazing birthday gift that anybody could ever give me. and i love the today show. and this means so much to me. you have no idea. >> you're so cute. >> i wish my sisters were here. >> the other witches will get to see you on tv. and what do you think in your mickey mouse tie? >> i think this is fabulous. this is my wife for most of my life. she's very cool. >> oh, a little make out session. >> can i make him over? >> they have fun together. okay. please keep your blindfold on and mary's hat until we reveal her. okay. here is mary's before picture. [ monster mash music ] >> don't look, don't look! >> all right, joe, take off your blind foiled. >> mary! >> right here! right here! >> there she is. >> oh! >> take a look at yourself, sweetie. >> you're great. >> awesome! >> oh, can we have some kleenex, please, guys. and please stan

in a target store in hackensack new jersey where it has been busy. >> it has been busy here. good morning to you and to our viewers out west. there has been a steady stream of people in and out of the store since it opened last night. nationwide nearly 140 million americans are expected to go shopping this weekend, hoping to knockout at least some of their holiday lists. these scenes of crowds clamoring for deals and arguing over products are fast becoming as much a part of the holiday as turkey and football. 33 million americans spent thanksgiving shopping as some retailers have seemingly giving up on giving thanks. storeowners are hoping the extra hours will pay off with six fewer shopping days between and christmas this year they are feeling the pressure. for the first time in a decade the growth of sales is expected to grow. >> it's up 2.9% which is very mediocre increase and represents a deceleration from each of the last two years. it's not going to to be a great season. for a lot it's home for the holidays. >> still eager holiday shoppers came out in force and major re