Business Combinations [Abstract] Pro Forma Financial Information [Table] Pro Forma Financial Information [Table] Pro Forma Financial Information [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] 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 Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract] 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 obligation, 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 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. Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract] Net Income Per Common Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Consolidated Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Consolidated Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement, 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, net of tax 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 Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events [Text Block] Subsequent Events [Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Summary Of Financial Information By Reportable Segment Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Payments for Repurchase of Equity [Abstract] Stock Repurchase Plan Class of Treasury Stock [Table Text Block] Long-term Debt, Other Disclosures [Abstract] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Scenario, Forecast [Member] Scenario, Forecast [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Credit Facility Revolver [Member] Line of Credit [Member] Whistler Credit Agreement revolver [Member] Whistler Credit Agreement revolver [Member] Whistler Credit Agreement revolver [Member] Term Loan [Member] Term Loan [Member] Term Loan [Member] Employee Housing Bonds [Member] Employee Housing Bonds [Member] Employee Housing Bonds [Member] Canyons Obligation [Member] Canyons Obligation [Member] Obligation to Talisker Corporation for operation of Canyons Resort Other [Member] Other Debt [Member] Other Debt [Member] Total debt Long-term Debt Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense Less: Current maturities Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Long-term debt, excluding current maturities Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Fiscal year maturity Debt Instrument, Year of Maturity Debt Instrument, Year of Maturity Fiscal year maturity, start Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Range, Start Fiscal year maturity, end Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Range, End Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Trade payables Accounts Payable, Trade, Current Deferred revenue Deferred Revenue, Current Accrued salaries, wages and deferred compensation Accrued Salaries, Current Accrued benefits Accrued Employee Benefits, Current Deposits Deposits Other liabilities Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities 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. 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Other investing activities, net Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from borrowings under Vail Holdings Credit Agreement term loan Proceeds from Loans Proceeds from borrowings under Vail Holdings Credit Agreement revolver Proceeds from Lines of Credit Proceeds from borrowings under Whistler Credit Agreement revolver Proceeds from Whistler Credit Agreement revolver Proceeds from Whistler Credit Agreement revolver Repayments of borrowings under Vail Holdings Credit Agreement term loan Repayments of Term Loan Repayments of Term Loan Repayments of borrowings under Vail Holdings Credit Agreement revolver Repayments of Lines of Credit Repayments of borrowings under Whistler Credit Agreement revolver Repayments of Whistler Credit Agreement revolver Repayments of Whistler Credit Agreement revolver Dividends paid Payments of Dividends Repurchase of common stock (Note 10) Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Other financing activities, net Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents: Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) [Abstract] Beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value End of period Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] Mountain [Member] Mountain [Member] Mountain [Member] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Noncontrolling Interests [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Exchangeable Shares [Member] Exchangeable Shares [Member] Exchangeable Shares [Member] Currency [Axis] Currency [Axis] All Currencies [Domain] All Currencies [Domain] United States of America, Dollars United States of America, Dollars Canada, Dollars Canada, Dollars Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement Shares Purchased to Acquire Business Shares Purchased to Acquire Business Number of shares of acquiree that were purchased to gain control of business. Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Translation Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Translation Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares 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, Effective Date of Acquisition Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Business Acquisition, Share Price Business Acquisition, Share Price 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 Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Business Combination, Cash Consideration Transferred Business Combination, Cash Consideration Transferred Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Other Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Other Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination Total Estimated Purchase Consideration Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses) Realized Investment Gains (Losses) Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Realized Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Realized Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Additional Disclosures, Acquisition Cost Expensed 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, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill 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 Goodwill Acquired During Period Goodwill, Acquired During Period Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt 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 Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned Share Price Share Price 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 Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners Accounting Policies [Abstract] Supplementary Balance Sheet Information Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] 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, Par Value Per Share Exchangeable Shares, Par Value Per Share Exchangeable Shares, Par Value Per Share Exchangeable Shares, Shares, Issued Exchangeable Shares, Shares, Issued Exchangeable Shares, Shares, Issued Treasury stock, shares Treasury Stock, Shares Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Acquisitions Business Combination 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] 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 Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Number of shares repurchased since inception Value of stock repurchased since inception Treasury Stock, Value Remaining shares available for repurchase under existing program Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased Summary of Calculation of Basic And Diluted EPS Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Reporting Segment [Domain] Lodging [Member] Lodging [Member] Lodging [Member] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Balance at July 31, 2016 Goodwill Whistler Blackcomb acquisition Effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates Goodwill, Translation Adjustments Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Treasury Stock [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Total Vail Resorts, Inc. Stockholders' Equity [Member] Total Vail Resorts, Inc. Stockholders' Equity [Member] Total Stockholders Equity Parent [Member] Balance Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax Comprehensive loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests Total comprehensive income (loss) Stock-based compensation expense Stock Granted, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Shares issued for acquisition (Note 5) Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions Exchangeable share transfers Exchangeable Shares Transfer Exchangeable Shares Transfer Issuance of shares under share award plans, net of shares withheld for taxes Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Tax benefit from share award plans Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation Dividends (Note 3) Dividends, Common Stock Acquisition of noncontrolling interest (Note 5) Distributions to noncontrolling interests, net Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Contributions from noncontrolling interests, net Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Contributions from Noncontrolling Interest Holders Dividends from noncontrolling interests Net Loss Per Common Share [Abstract] Net Loss Per Common Share [Abstract] Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Anti-dilutive securities (in shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Cash dividends declared per share Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared 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 Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Axis] 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 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 Lodging Revenue Net Revenue generated from owned and managed hotels and condominiums, transportation, golf and other activities. Total Resort net revenue Resort Revenue Net The sum of mountain and lodging segment revenue. Real estate Real Estate Revenue, Net Total net revenue Revenue, Net 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. Total Resort operating expense Resort Expenses Net The sum of mountain and lodging segment operating expenses, net. Real estate 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. 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. Mountain equity investment income (loss), 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. Total Reported EBITDA Earning Before Interest Taxes Depreciation and Amortization Earning Before Interest Taxes Depreciation and Amortization for the Segment presented. Real estate held for sale and investment Inventory, Real Estate Depreciation and amortization Change in estimated fair value of contingent consideration (Note 7) 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 Investment income and other, net Investment Income, Interest Interest expense and other, net Interest Expense Income before provision for income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract] Line of Credit Facility, Initiation Date Line of Credit Facility, Initiation Date Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Long-term Line of Credit Long-term Line of Credit Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition Gross interest expense Interest Expense, Debt Long-term Debt Amortization of deferred financing costs Amortization of Financing Costs Intercompany Foreign Currency Balance, Amount Intercompany Foreign Currency Balance, Amount Long-term Debt, Description Long-term Debt, Description Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Fee Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax Summary Of Cash Equivalents Measured At Fair Value Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] 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] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Stowe [Member] Stowe [Member] Stowe [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] Description of Development Agreement Description of Development Agreement Description of Development Agreement Development Agreement Date Development Agreement Date Date that Development Agreements were signed Assets Assets [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current Trade receivables, net Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories, net 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 Goodwill, net (Note 6) Intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Liabilities Liabilities [Abstract] Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 6) 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 (Note 4) Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Other long-term liabilities (Note 6) Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies (Note 8) Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 45,419,228, 41,614,432 and 41,578,019 shares issued, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued Exchangeable shares, $0.01 par value, 73,047, zero and zero 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 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Treasury stock, at cost, 5,436,294, 5,434,977, and 5,326,941 shares, respectively (Note 10) Total Vail Resorts, Inc. stockholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Noncontrolling interests Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total stockholders’ equity Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity Liabilities and Equity Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Organization and Business Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] 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] Land and land improvements Land And Land Improvements Gross Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of real estate held for productive use. 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. Buildings and building improvements Buildings and Improvements, Gross Machinery and equipment Machinery and Equipment, Gross Furniture and fixtures Furniture and Fixtures, Gross Software Capitalized Computer Software, Gross Vehicles Vehicles Gross Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable assets that include automobiles and trucks. Construction in progress Construction in Progress, Gross Gross property, plant and equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant and equipment, net Long-Term Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Indefinite-Lived Trademarks Indefinite-Lived Trademarks 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 Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities Finite-Lived Customer Relationships, Gross Finite-Lived Customer Relationships, Gross Payments to Acquire Management Contract Rights Payments to Acquire Management Contract Rights Business Combination, Cash Consideration Transferred 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 Income Statement [Abstract] Net revenue: Revenues [Abstract] Mountain Segment operating expense (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below): Operating Expenses [Abstract] Real estate Other operating (expense) income: Other Operating Expenses And Income [Abstract] Other operating expenses and income abstract. Income from operations Operating Income (Loss) Per share amounts (Note 3): Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Basic net income per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted net income per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. 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New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Weighted-average Vail Resorts shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Common Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Common Weighted-average Exchangeco shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Exchangeable Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Exchangeable Total Weighted-average shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Effect of dilutive securities Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted