Best Discount Strategy for 12/30-1/7

[carolrie]

I am getting more and more confused so I hope someone here can help me. I am going to be at the resort from 12/30-1/7 (checking out on the morning of the 7th so not really using the parks or tickets) I thought it would be best to do two different reservations so I can apply the room only (if it's open to the public on Monday) discount for the 1-7. The more I am looking at numbers I'm not sure how to make it work and still save money. I am thinking I will upgrade my AP and do tickets separately, do room only for 30-31 and do the room only discount for 1-7. We also wanted dining so I was going to add dining to both. Does that sound like the best strategy? Does anyone have a better strategy?