Danny...We stayed at the Candy Cane from March 19th through the 25th of this year, just a few weeks ago. As I've said before, we had a wonderful stay. Very comfortable hotel with some nice features as well. The complimentary continental breakfast was a real plus for us. Take advantage of that as it will save you some $$$ each morning. I also think the hotel's location is second to none. You're located on the same side of the street, just next door to the main Disney entrance. We have 2 boys who were old enough to go back and forth a few times on their own which they enjoyed. The whole area is loaded with places to eat from "sit down establishments" to "fast food" galore. The only place to avoid, in my opinion is "Captain Kidd's"...our only real dining mistake. LOUSY...to say the least. All in all, the food in the area eateries is fine, we just kinda favored Mimi's. Great food and service...consistantly. I, in planning our trip and getting a feel for the area, used "tripadvisor.com" quite a bit along with this site. Both sites provided a wealth of information. Best of luck and again, have a wonderful time, as I know you will. Let us know how it all went...we'll be waiting to hear!
Also, having a car available to you is a BIG help...whether your own or a rental...we rented from Hertz, just around the corner on Ketella, great service if you need to rent!