Payments for Repurchase of Equity [Abstract] Stock Repurchase Plan Class of Treasury Stock [Table Text Block] Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Net income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Foreign currency translation adjustments and other (net of tax of $1,981, ($2,831) and ($1,905), respectively) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Long-term Debt, Other Disclosures [Abstract] 2019 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months 2020 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two 2021 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three 2022 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four 2023 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five Thereafter Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five Long-term Debt Long-term Debt Interest Expense, Debt Interest Expense, Debt Amortization of Financing Costs Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Expected volatility Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Expected dividends Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Expected term (average in years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Risk-free rate, minimum Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum Risk-free rate, maximum Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] Selected Quarterly Financial Data Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Exchangeable Shares [Member] Exchangeable Shares [Member] Exchangeable Shares [Member] Scenario, Forecast [Member] Scenario, Forecast [Member] Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Net income Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Common Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Common Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Common Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Exchangeable Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Exchangeable Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Exchangeable Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Effect of dilutive securities, diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Weighted-average shares outstanding, diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Basic net income per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted net income per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. Earnings Per Share, Diluted Anti-dilutive securities (in shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Estimated annual dividend amount (in dollars per share) Estimated Annual Dividend Amount Estimated Annual Dividend Amount. Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid Increase to annual cash dividend rate Increase to Annual Cash Dividend Rate Increase to Annual Cash Dividend Rate Cash dividends declared per share (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Dividends (Note 3) Payments of Dividends Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid Dividends Payable, Date of Record Dividends Payable, Date of Record Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Summary Of Cash Equivalents Measured At Fair Value Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment under Capital Lease [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment under Capital Lease [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Canyons [Member] Canyons [Member] Canyons [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Capital Leased Assets, Land Capital Leased Assets, Land Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of real estate land held for productive use under capital lease obligations. This excludes land held for sale and alterations to land which improves its potential for use. Generally consisting of items having limited lives, such as walkways, driveways, fences, and parking lots, such improvements are depreciated over the useful lives of the subject assets. Capital Leased Assets, Land Improvements Capital Leased Assets, Land Improvements Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of land improvements held for productive use under capital lease obligations. This excludes land held for sale and alterations to land which improves its potential for use. Generally consisting of items having limited lives, such as walkways, driveways, fences, and parking lots, such improvements are depreciated over the useful lives of the subject assets. Capital Leased Assets, Buildings and Building Improvements Capital Leased Assets, Buildings and Building Improvements Amount before accumulated depreciation of building structures held for productive use under capital lease obligations including addition, improvement, or renovation to the structure, including, but not limited to, interior masonry, interior flooring, electrical, and plumbing. Capital Leased Assets, Machinery and Equipment Capital Leased Assets, Machinery and Equipment Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable assets used in the production process to produce goods and services under capital lease obligations. Capital Leased Assets, Gross Capital Leased Assets, Gross Capital Leased Assets, Accumulated Depreciation Capital Leased Assets, Accumulated Depreciation The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) under capital lease obligations that has been recognized in the income statement. Capital Leased Assets, Net Capital Leased Assets, Net Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets under capital lease obligations used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Assets Assets [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $1,278 and $750, respectively Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories, net of reserves of $1,534 and $1,518, respectively Inventory, Net Other current assets Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 6) Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Real estate held for sale and investment Inventory, Real Estate Deferred charges and other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Goodwill, net (Note 6) Goodwill Intangible assets, net (Note 6) Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Total assets Assets Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 6) Accounts Payable Accrued Liabilities Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (of which invoices have been received and for which invoice have not yet been received or will not be rendered). Includes deferred revenue, accrued interest expense, deposits, accrued salaries, wages and benefits and other accrued liabilities. Income taxes payable Accrued Income Taxes, Current Long-term debt due within one year (Note 4) Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt, net (Note 4) Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Other long-term liabilities (Note 6) Other Long Term Liabilities Noncurrent Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of noncurrent obligations which are expected to be settled after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Includes deferred revenue, unfavorable lease obligations and other long-term accrued liabilities. Deferred income taxes (Note 9) Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies (Note 11) Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders’ equity: Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 25,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorized and 46,021 and 45,448 shares issued, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued Exchangeable shares, $0.01 par value, 58 and 69 shares issued and outstanding, respectively (Note 5) Exchangeable Shares, Value, Issued Aggregate par or stated value of issued Exchangeable shares. Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Treasury stock, at cost; 5,552 and 5,436 shares, respectively (Note 14) Treasury Stock, Value Total Vail Resorts, Inc. stockholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Noncontrolling interests Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total stockholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity Liabilities and Equity Segments, Geographical Areas [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] All Countries [Domain] Geographical [Domain] Canadian [Member] Canada Revenue Agency [Member] Geographic Distribution, Foreign [Member] Geographic Distribution, Foreign [Member] Geographic Distribution, Domestic [Member] Geographic Distribution, Domestic [Member] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Reporting Segment [Domain] Segments [Domain] Subsegments [Axis] Subsegments [Axis] Subsegments [Domain] Subsegments [Domain] Subsegments Consolidation Items [Axis] Subsegments Consolidation Items [Axis] Subsegments Consolidation Items [Domain] Subsegments Consolidation Items [Domain] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Revenues Revenues Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options And SARs Outstanding Number The number of shares reserved for issuance under stock option agreements and stock appreciation rights awarded under the plan that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including vested options and stock appreciation rights. Awards, granted (in shares) Share Based Compensation Arrangement SARs Grants In Period The number of grants made during the period on stock appreciation rights. Awards, vested (in shares) Share Based Compensation Arrangement SARs Vested In Period The number of stock appreciation rights, that vested during the reporting period. Awards, forfeited (in shares) Share Based Compensation Arrangement SARs Forfeited In Period The number of stock appreciation rights, that were forfeited during the reporting period. Weighted-average grant-date fair value, outstanding beginning balance (in dollars per share) Share Based Compensation Arrangement SARs Nonvested Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value The weighted average fair value of nonvested stock appreciation rights for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments to an employee who has not yet satisfied service criteria necessary to gain title to the underlying shares or units. Weighted-average grant-date fair value, granted (in dollars per share) Share Based Compensation Arrangement SARs Grants In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested stock appreciation rights issued during the period. Weighted-average grant-date fair value, vested (in dollars per share) Share Based Compensation Arrangement SARs Vested In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to stock appreciation rights for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service requirements, to retain shares or units, in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Weighted-average grant-date fair value, forfeited (in dollars per share) Share Based Compensation Arrangement SARs Forfeited In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value The weighted average fair value as of the grant date of stock appreciation rights that were not exercised or put into effect during the reporting period as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event specified in the contractual agreement of the plan. Weighted-average grant-date fair value, outstanding ending balance (in dollars per share) Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Stevens Pass [Member] Stevens Pass [Member] Stevens Pass [Member] Triple Peaks, LLC [Member] Triple Peaks, LLC [Member] Triple Peaks, LLC [Member] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Term Loan [Member] Term Loan [Member] Term Loan [Member] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Other Payments to Acquire Businesses Other Payments to Acquire Businesses Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Long-term Debt Proceeds from borrowings under Vail Holdings Credit Agreement Proceeds from Loans Business Combination, Cash Consideration Transferred Business Combination, Cash Consideration Transferred Business Combination, Cash Consideration Transferred Components Of Deferred Tax Liabilities And Assets Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Balance Sheet Summary of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Balance Sheet Summary of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Balance Sheet Summary of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Components Of Provision (Benefit) For Income Taxes Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block] Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block] Reconciliation Of Effective Income Tax Rate And Effective Rate From Continuing Operation Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Reconciliation Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block] Business Combinations [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Whistler Blackcomb [Member] Whistler Blackcomb [Member] Whistler Blackcomb [Member] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] Acquisitions Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Income Statement [Abstract] Net revenue: Revenues [Abstract] Mountain and Lodging services and other Mountain and Lodging services and other revenue Mountain and Lodging services and other revenue Mountain and Lodging retail and dining Mountain and Lodging retail and dining revenue Mountain and Lodging retail and dining revenue Resort net revenue Resort Revenue Net The sum of mountain and lodging segment revenue. Real Estate Real Estate Revenue Real Estate Revenue Total net revenue Total segment operating expense Operating Expenses [Abstract] Mountain and Lodging operating expense Mountain and Lodging operating expenses Mountain and Lodging operating expenses Mountain and Lodging retail and dining cost of products sold Mountain and Lodging cost of products sold Mountain and Lodging retail and dining cost of products sold General and administrative Mountain and Lodging general and administrative expense Mountain and Lodging general and administrative expense Resort operating expense Resort Expenses Net The sum of mountain and lodging segment operating expenses, net. Real Estate, net Real estate expense Costs incurred that are directly related to generating real estate revenues, including cost of sales (including sales commissions), labor and labor-related benefits, general and administrative expenses and other expenses. Total segment operating expense Operating Costs Expenses And Cost Of Sales Generally recurring costs associated with normal operations including costs of sales or services and General and Administrative Expense. Other operating (expense) income: Other Operating Expenses And Income [Abstract] Other operating expenses and income abstract. Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Gain on sale of real property Gain on sale of real property The gains and losses included in results of operations resulting from the sale of land. Change in fair value of contingent consideration (Note 8) Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Loss on disposal of fixed assets and other, net Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property Income from operations Operating Income (Loss) Mountain equity investment income, net Mountain Equity Investment Income Loss Net The Company's share of income (loss) from the operations of unconsolidated subsidiaries associated with the mountain segment. Investment income and other, net Investment Income, Interest Foreign currency (loss) gain on intercompany loans (Note 4) Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax Interest expense, net Interest Expense Income before benefit (provision) for income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Benefit (provision) for income taxes (Note 9) Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. Per share amounts (Note 3): Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Cash dividends declared per share Currency [Axis] Currency [Axis] All Currencies [Domain] All Currencies [Domain] United States of America, Dollars United States of America, Dollars Canada, Dollars Canada, Dollars Canyons Obligation [Member] Canyons Obligation [Member] Obligation to Talisker Corporation for operation of Canyons Resort Stowe [Member] Stowe [Member] Stowe [Member] Wilmot [Member] Wilmot [Member] Wilmot [Member] Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill Ownership interest Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Net operation revenue from acquiree Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Additional Disclosures, Acquisition Cost Expensed Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Additional Disclosures, Acquisition Cost Expensed Initial Capital Lease Term Initial Capital Lease Term Initial Capital Lease Term Optional Lease Renewal Term Optional Lease Renewal Term Number of years in optional renewal terms. Minimum Capital Lease Payment, Annual Minimum Capital Lease Payment, Annual Minimum amount of payment required annually for capital lease. Adjustments to Capital Lease Annual Payments Adjustments to Capital Lease Annual Payments Adjustments to Capital Lease Annual Payments Canyons Obligation, Interest Rate Canyons Obligation, Interest Rate Interest rate for Talisker Canyons Obligation. Lease Expiration Date Lease Expiration Date Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable Goodwill, Acquired During Period Goodwill, Acquired During Period Business Combination, Recognized 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Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Valuation Model Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Option And SARs Award Activity Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Award Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Share Based Compensation SARs Activity Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Restricted Stock Units Activity Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Long-term Investments [Abstract] Disclosure Of Equity Method Investments In Affiliates Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Obligations [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments Effect of Fourth Quarter Event Type [Axis] Effect of Fourth Quarter Event Type [Axis] Effect of Fourth Quarter Events, Type [Domain] Effect of Fourth Quarter Events, Type [Domain] Mountain revenue Mountain Revenue Net Revenue mainly derived from the sale of lift tickets and season ski passes, ski school, food and beverage, retail/rental and other revenue associated with mountain operations. Lodging revenue Lodging Revenue Net Revenue generated from owned and managed hotels and condominiums, transportation, golf and other activities. Income (loss) from operations Net income (loss) attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. (in dollars per share) Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. (in dollars per share) Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Long-Term Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Retirement Benefits [Abstract] Retirement and Profit Sharing Plans Retirement and Profit Sharing [Text Block] Entire disclosure for defined contribtuion plan. A defined contribution plan provides benefits in return for services rendered, provides an individual account for each participant, and has terms that specify how contributions to the individual's account are to be determined rather than the amount of benefits the individual is to receive. Disclosure includes a description of the terms and benefits provided by the employer's defined contribution plans. Accounting Policies [Abstract] Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis] Land Improvements [Member] Land Improvements [Member] Buildings and Building Improvements [Member] Building and Building Improvements [Member] Machinery and Equipment [Member] Machinery and Equipment [Member] Furniture and Fixtures [Member] Furniture and Fixtures [Member] Software and Software Development Costs [Member] Software and Software Development Costs [Member] Vehicles [Member] Vehicles [Member] Estimated life in years Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Accelerated Share Repurchases [Table] Accelerated Share Repurchases [Table] Accelerated Share Repurchases, Date [Axis] Accelerated Share Repurchases, Date [Axis] Accelerated Share Repurchases, Date [Domain] Accelerated Share Repurchases, Date [Domain] Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items] Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items] Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Repurchases of Common Stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Number of shares authorized to repurchase Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased Additional number of shares authorized to repurchase Stock Repurchase Program, Additional Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased Stock Repurchase Program, Additional Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased Number of shares repurchased since inception Treasury Stock, Shares Value of stock repurchased since inception Remaining shares available for repurchase under existing program Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased Investments in Affiliates Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Organization and Business Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Axis] Mountain [Member] Mountain [Member] Mountain [Member] Lodging [Member] Lodging [Member] Lodging [Member] Goodwill, beginning balance Acquisition Goodwill, Translation Adjustments Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Goodwill, ending balance Current federal Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) Current state Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit) Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) Total current Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred federal Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred state Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Provision for income taxes Summary On Estimated Useful Life Of Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule of Estimated Useful Life of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Schedule of Estimated Useful Life of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Allocation Of Stock-Based Compensation Expense Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block] Selected Quarterly Financial Data Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Unrecognized Compensation Expense [Axis] Unrecognized Compensation Expense [Axis] Unrecognized Compensation Expense Unrecognized Compensation Expense [Domain] Unrecognized Compensation Expense [Domain] Unrecognized Compensation Expense Expected to be Recognized in One Year [Member] Expected to be Recognized in One Year [Member] Expected to be Recognized in One Year Debt Instrument, By Tranche [Axis] Debt Instrument, By Tranche [Axis] Debt 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Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] BCRC [Member] Beaver Creek Resort Company of Colorado [Member] Beaver Creek Resort Company of Colorado [Member] Slifer Smith and Frampton and Vail Associates Real Estate Llc Ssf and Vare [Member] Slifer Smith and Frampton and Vail Associates Real Estate Llc Ssf and Vare [Member] Slifer, Smith, and Frampton/Vail Associates Real Estate, LLC [Member] Right to appoint the number of directors Right to Appoint the Number of Directors Right to Appoint the Number of Directors Number of directors Number of Directors Number of Directors Management agreement renewable period, years Management Agreement Renewable Period Management Agreement Renewable Period Management fees and reimbursement of operating expenses Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction Real estate revenue from leases Revenue from Related Parties Pro Forma Financial Information [Table] Pro Forma Financial Information [Table] Pro Forma Financial Information [Table] Pro Forma Financial Information [Line Items] Pro Forma Financial Information [Line Items] [Line Items] for Pro Forma Financial Information [Table] Pro forma net revenue Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue Pro forma net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) Pro forma basic net income per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic Pro forma diluted net income per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted Trade receivables, allowances Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Inventories, reserves Inventory Valuation Reserves Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, shares issued Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred stock, shares outstanding Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Exchangeable Shares, Shares, Issued Exchangeable Shares, Shares, Issued Exchangeable Shares, Shares, Issued Treasury stock, shares Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Schedule of Equity Method Investment, Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Axis] Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain] Investment, Name [Domain] Slifer, Smith, and Frampton/Vail Associates Real Estate, LLC ("SSF/VARE") [Member] Slifer Smith and Frampton and Vail Associates Real Estate LLC [Member] Slifer, Smith, and Frampton and Vail Associates Real Estate, LLC (SSF and VARE) [Member] KRED [Member] Keystone and Intrawest Llc [Member] Keystone and Intrawest, LLC [Member] Clinton Ditch and Reservoir Company [Member] Clinton Ditch and Reservoir Company [Member] Clinton Ditch and Reservoir Company [Member] Investments in equity method affiliates Equity Method Investments Undistributed earnings of equity method affiliates Retained Earnings, Undistributed Earnings from Equity Method Investees Distributions received from equity method affiliates Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Australia, Dollars Australia, Dollars Northstar [Member] Northstar [Member] Northstar [Member] Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Workers' Compensation and General Liability Related to Construction and Development Activities [Member] Workers' Compensation and General Liability Related to Construction and Development Activities [Member] Workers Compensation and General Liability Related to Construction and Development Activities [Member] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Holland Creek Metropolitan District [Member] Holland Creek Metropolitan District [Member] Holland Creek Metropolitan District [Member] Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District [Member] Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District [Member] Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District [Member] Credit-enhanced bonds issued amount Debt Instrument, Third Party Credit Enhancements Debt Instrument, Third Party Credit Enhancements Amount outstanding in letters of credit Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Outstanding Letters of Credit for Acquisitions Outstanding Letters of Credit for Acquisitions Outstanding Letters of Credit for Acquisitions Surety Bonds Outstanding Surety Bonds Outstanding Surety Bonds Outstanding Other long-term liabilities Other Long-term Debt Estimated cessation date of capital improvement fee payment obligation Estimated Cessation Date Of Capital Improvement Fee Payments Estimated Cessation Date Of Capital Improvement Fee Payments Number of optional renewal terms Number Of Optional Lease Renewal Terms Number of optional renewal terms Lease expense, excluding executory costs Operating Leases, Rent Expense Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Contingent Rentals Description of Percentage Rent Description of Percentage Rent Lift Tickets [Member] Lift Tickets [Member] Lift Tickets [Member] Ski School [Member] Ski School [Member] Ski School [Member] Dining [Member] Dining [Member] Dining [Member] Retail/Rental [Member] Retail Rental [Member] Retail Rental [Member] Other [Member] Other Mountain Revenue [Member] Other Mountain Revenue [Member] Resort [Member] Resort [Member] Resort [Member] Real Estate [Member] Real Estate [Member] Total Mountain net revenue Lodging Resort Mountain Mountain Expenses Net Costs incurred that are directly related to generating mountain revenue, including labor and labor-related benefits, retail cost of sales, resort related fees and general and administrative expenses. Lodging Lodging Expenses Net Costs incurred that are directly related to generating lodging revenues, including labor and labor-related benefits and general and administrative expenses. Resort Real estate Total Reported EBITDA Earning Before Interest Taxes Depreciation and Amortization Earning Before Interest Taxes Depreciation and Amortization for the Segment presented. Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Interest expense Income before provision for income taxes Schedule Of Long-Term Debt Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Aggregate Maturities For Debt Outstanding Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block] Net Income Per Common Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] At U.S. federal income tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent State income tax, net of federal benefit Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent Change in valuation allowance Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent Noncontrolling interests Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Noncontrolling Interest Income (Loss), Percent Foreign rate differential Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent Other Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent Effective tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Private club deferred initiation fee revenue Private Club Deferred Initiation Fees And Deposits Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of prepayments by customers for private club initiation fees and deposits for services to be provided at a later date. Unfavorable lease obligations, net Unfavorable Lease Obligation Net Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of unfavorable lease obligations. Other long-term liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total other long-term liabilities Employee contribution percentage Defined Contribution Plan Employee Contribution Percentage Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Employee Contribution Percentage Company match amount equal to participant's contribution Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay Employer contribution matching equal to 50% Defined Contribution Plan Employer Contribution Percentage Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Employer Contribution Percentage Employment period (in months) Defined Contribution Plan Individual Requisite Employment Period In Months Requisite Employment Period in Months to be eligible for the Company's matching contributions if 1,000 service hours are worked. Service period (in hours) Defined Contribution Plan Individual Requisite Service Period In Hours Requisite Employment Period in Hours within a consecutive 12 month period to be eligible for the Company's matching contributions. Total service period (in hours) Defined ContributionPlan Individual Requisite Total Service Period In Hours Requisite Employment Period in Hours to be eligible for the Company's matching contributions. Retirement plan expense Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Shares Purchased to Acquire Business Shares Purchased to Acquire Business Number of shares of acquiree that were purchased to gain control of business. Share Exchange Ratio Share Exchange Ratio The ratio for exchange of shares in an acquisition. Share Price Share Price Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Land Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Land Improvements Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Buildings and Building Improvements Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Machinery and Equipment Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment Gross (under Capital Lease) Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Accumulated Depreciation Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment Net (under Capital Lease) Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Assets Noncurrent Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Assets Noncurrent Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Real estate held for sale and investment Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Real estate held for sale and investment Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Real estate held for sale and investment Acquisition of noncontrolling interest (Note 5) Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other Finite-Lived Customer Relationships, Gross Finite-Lived Customer Relationships, Gross Payments to Acquire Management Contract Rights Payments to Acquire Management Contract Rights