Hiya, Kris!
Welcome to planDisney. Thank you so much for stopping by with your question. Oh boy! It sounds like you are planning a Disneyland vacation soon. You are in for a big treat, as the
70th Anniversary celebration is on, and it's the happiest celebration on earth!
Kris, I recently called Disney Vacation Club to ask this very question myself because I was also interested in finding out if there is a Disney Vacation Club discount for cash-paying rooms. The answer is that it depends. Typically, if there are room-rate discounts for DVC Members, it will be a last-minute offering for any inventory that has not yet been booked. It looks like your visit is just around the riverbend, so it would be a good time to call
Member Services to inquire if there are any DVC rates for The Grand Californian Resort. If there are, you will need to book the room through Member Services to receive the rate.
If there is not a DVC rate for The Grand Californian Resort, there are a couple of
current specials being offered for rooms on select stays of three nights or more from August 17th through December 19th. So I would recommend checking this out as well, as it is another way to put more pixie dust back in your wallet.
And, if you are an eligible DVC Member (those eligible for Member Extras), you may receive some
discounts and other perks while at Disneyland on select tickets, tours, events, experiences, dining, and merchandise. That can also help you maximize the magic of your vacation.
I hope this helps you, Kris! And, I hope the wish that your heart makes comes true for you. If you have any further Disney vacation planning questions, stop back to see us, and we will be so happy to help you.
See ya real soon,
Keri