Yes, Lifestyles is open for business.
Sun Village, which is/was along side is closed at the moment.
Lucille
Sorry, someone else will need to answer your questions. I have never stayed there, I just live near-by. I think the villas are first class, but don't know for sure.
Henry03
The villas may be nice--it's just tricky to know exactly what you're getting with this organization. If you aren't very careful, you may be required to attend a high pressure timeshare presentation. It depends on whether you are renting from the company directly and the presentation is part of the deal, or whether you are renting from an owner privately.
Just make sure you get in writing a specific provision that you are not required to attend a sales presentation as consideration for any "rental deal." Unless, of course you want to attend a sales presentation. People have been known to enjoy the back and forth, the ferreting out of the truth, and, in fact, the deal being offered.
Just know what you are agreeing to when first you rent a villa.
We've been to this resort several times and enjoyed it. The food is good, the drinks and bartenders great, and the Villa's are fabulous. There are lot's of reviews on tripadvisor under lifestyle crown villas. if they are platinum supreme members then I do think they will be able to provide you the ocean world entrance tickets, though if you want to swim with the dolphins etc. you may have to pay extra. The shows at ocean world are good and it's very close to the resort. to be safe you could confirm the owners information with the resort prior to booking and giving your money to the owner, they are usually helpful in that way.