Hi Kirsty and welcome to planDisney.
It's always lovely to be able to help a fellow Brit with the planning of a trip to my favourite holiday destination -
Walt Disney World!
Firstly, I cannot say enough good things about our
UK and Ireland exclusive Disney Magic Tickets. They really are such amazing value for money. Whilst they do not include any complimentary fast track bookings, they do include the ability to park hop,
Memory Maker, one round of mini golf per day (
access prior to 4pm) and more!
If you are looking to save time waiting in line for some of the most popular attractions during your visit, I would highly recommend taking advantage of
Virtual Queue which is currently available for Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom Park and Guardian's of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT. Virtual Queue is completely free of charge and allows you to essentially book a time slot to ride an attraction during the day of your visit without having to wait in the regular standby line.
And, as you already mentioned, you do also have the option of purchasing
Lightning Lane Passes, should you wish to do so.
I hope that this has answered your question, Kirsty. Please feel free to re-visit us here at planDisney if we can be of any further help with the planning of your upcoming visit.
Wishing you a magical holiday filled with memories which will last a lifetime!
Emma