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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 Gross interest expense Interest Expense, Debt Long-term Debt Amortization of deferred financing costs Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs Intercompany Foreign Currency Balance, Amount Intercompany Foreign Currency Balance, Amount Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Long-term Debt, Description Long-term Debt, Description Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Fee Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Fee Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Fee Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage Foreign currency gain (loss) on intercompany loans (Note 5) Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax Payments for Repurchase of Equity [Abstract] 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 Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired 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 Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock 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 Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract] Summary of Calculation of Basic And Diluted EPS Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Net Income Per Common Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] 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] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Axis] Segments [Axis] Reporting Segment [Domain] Segments [Domain] 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 Mountain Revenue [Member] Other Mountain Revenue [Member] Other Mountain Revenue [Member] Resort [Member] Resort [Member] Resort [Member] Mountain [Member] Mountain [Member] Mountain [Member] Lodging [Member] Lodging [Member] Lodging [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 Revenue Net 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. Revenues Revenues Real Estate Revenue Real Estate Revenue Real Estate Revenue 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 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 Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Change in estimated fair value of contingent consideration (Note 8) Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Gain 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 Foreign currency gain (loss) on intercompany loans Interest expense, net Interest Expense Income before (provision) benefit from income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest (Provision) benefit from income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract] Composition Of Property, Plant And Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Components Of Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Components Of Other Long-Term Liabilities Schedule of Other Long-term Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Other Long-term Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Organization and Business Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] 2019 (February 2019 through July 2019) Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Remainder of Fiscal Year 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 Assets Assets [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 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 7) Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Goodwill, net (Note 7) Goodwill 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 7) 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 Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Other long-term liabilities (Note 7) 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, net Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies (Note 9) 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, 46,101, 46,021 and 45,857 shares issued, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued Exchangeable shares, $0.01 par value, 57, 58 and 60 shares issued and outstanding, respectively (Note 4) 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, 5,905, 5,552, and 5,436 shares, respectively (Note 11) 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 Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis] Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain] Commercial Paper [Member] Commercial Paper [Member] Certificates of Deposit [Member] Certificates of Deposit [Member] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Disclosure Items [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Disclosure Items [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain] Level 1 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Contingent Consideration Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability Payments for Rent Payments for Rent Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Description Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Description Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value, Transferor's Interests in Transferred Financial Assets, Impact of Adverse Change in Other Assumption, Description Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value, Transferor's Interests in Transferred Financial Assets, Impact of Adverse Change in Other Assumption, Description Contingent Consideration, Key Assumptions for Valuation Contingent Consideration, Key Assumptions for Valuation The key inputs of the arrangement and market participant assumptions considered when developing the assumptions used to determine the fair value of the arrangement. Money Market Money Market Funds, at Carrying Value Commercial Paper Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document And Entity Information [Abstract] 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 Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Small Business Entity Small Business Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] 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 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 Surety Bonds Outstanding Surety Bonds Outstanding Surety Bonds Outstanding Schedule of Goodwill [Abstract] Schedule of Goodwill [Abstract] Capitalized Contract Cost, Net Capitalized Contract Cost, Net Recognition of Deferred Revenue Recognition of Deferred Revenue Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Weighted-average Vail 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 Total 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 Product and Service [Axis] Product and Service [Axis] Product and Service [Domain] Product and Service [Domain] Owned Hotel Revenue [Member] Owned Hotel Revenue [Member] Owned Hotel Revenue [Member] Managed condominium rooms [Member] Managed condominium rooms [Member] Managed condominium rooms [Member] Transportation [Member] Transportation [Member] Transportation [Member] Golf [Member] Golf [Member] Golf [Member] Other Lodging Revenue [Member] Other Lodging Revenue [Member] Other Lodging Revenue [Member] Lodging revenue (excluding payroll cost reimbursements) [Member] Lodging revenue (excluding payroll cost reimbursements) [Member] Lodging revenue (excluding payroll cost reimbursements) [Member] Payroll cost reimbursements [Member] Payroll cost reimbursements [Member] Payroll cost reimbursements [Member] Mountain Revenue Net Resort net revenue Revenues 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 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 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 Operating expense (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below): 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 Real Estate operating expense 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 4): Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Cash dividends declared per share Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Net Loss Per Common Share [Abstract] Net Loss Per Common Share [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] Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Anti-dilutive securities (in shares) Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid Payments of Dividends 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 Accounting Policies [Abstract] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net income Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Stock-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation Deferred income taxes, net Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Other non-cash income, net Other Noncash Income Changes in assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Trade receivables, net Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Inventories, net Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Deferred revenue Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Income taxes payable - excess tax benefit from share award exercises Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Income taxes payable - other Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable Other assets and liabilities, net Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Capital expenditures Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Cash Received From Sale Of Property Cash Received From Sale Of Property Cash received from sale of land. 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 Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from borrowings under Vail Holdings Credit Agreement Proceeds from Loans Proceeds from borrowings under Whistler Credit Agreement Proceeds from Whistler Credit Agreement revolver Proceeds from Whistler Credit Agreement revolver Repayments of borrowings under Vail Holdings Credit Agreement Repayments of Lines of Credit Repayments of borrowings under Whistler Credit Agreement Repayments of Whistler Credit Agreement revolver Repayments of Whistler Credit Agreement revolver Issuance of shares under share award plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Dividends paid Repurchases of common stock Other financing activities, net Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash: Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) [Abstract] Beginning of period Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents End of period Accrued capital expenditures Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Recently Issued Accounting Standards [Abstract] Recently Issued Accounting Standards [Abstract] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Member] Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Change on Net Income New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Change on Net Income Cumulative effect for adoption of revenue standard (Notes 2 & 3) New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash for Operating Activities Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash for Operating Activities Subsequent Events [Text Block] Subsequent Events [Text Block] Supplementary Balance Sheet Information Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block] 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] Disaggregation of Revenue [Table] Disaggregation of Revenue [Table] Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization Deferred Revenue and Credits, Noncurrent Deferred Revenue and Credits, Noncurrent Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member] AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Total Vail Resorts, Inc. Stockholders' Equity [Member] Total Vail Resorts, Inc. Stockholders' Equity [Member] Total Stockholders Equity Parent [Member] Noncontrolling Interests [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Balance Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax Total comprehensive income Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests Total comprehensive income Stock-based compensation expense Stock Granted, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Measurement period adjustment Noncontrolling Interest, Period Increase (Decrease) Repurchase of common stock (Note 11) Dividends (Note 4) Dividends, Common Stock Distributions to noncontrolling interests, net Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Share Repurchase Program Class of Treasury Stock [Table Text Block] 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 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, Deferred Tax Assets Noncurrent Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Assets Noncurrent Goodwill Acquired During Period Goodwill, Acquired During Period Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Segments [Axis] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill Goodwill, Acquired During Period Effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Consolidated Financial Statements Policy [Table Text Block] ConsolidatedFinancialStatementsPolicy [Table Text Block] ConsolidatedCondensedFinancialStatementsPolicy [Text Block] Use of Estimates Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block] Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block] Accounting Standards Being Evaluated Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block] Summary Of Financial Information By Reportable Segment Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table 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 Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] 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