Translation: Surprise = we haven’t figured out how to blame it on Bush yet.
Of course sales are down - with so many out of work what else could you expect? And it’s not going to get better until the current administration is dumped into the dustbin of history.
I am currently in Walt Disney World for our 25th anniversary - I would estimate it’s approx. 75% non-English speakers here this week. Many Americans just can’t afford it (and it’s a stretch for us as well - but you only have 1 25th anniversary).
OH! How fun! Happy Anniversary!
Based on my experience that's fairly typical.
The real estate market looks like it's a downturn, too.