Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 525,554	$ 47,316
Restricted cash	17,476	22,266
Short term investments	5,749	5,773
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $221 and $135 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively	23,916	22,100
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	16,993	17,655
Prepaid and other current assets	14,932	14,246
Total current assets	604,620	129,356
Property and equipment, net	1,575,262	1,583,393
Intangible assets, net	1,644,434	1,639,784
Deferred financing fees, net	39,664	42,064
Other assets	222,649	211,802
Total Assets	4,086,629	3,606,399
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	13,123	12,755
Accrued expenses	19,712	23,746
Deferred revenue	47,809	49,779
Accrued interest	24,670	32,351
Current portion of long-term debt	5,000	5,000
Other current liabilities	3,619	3,250
Total current liabilities	113,933	126,881
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	3,565,226	3,349,485
Other long-term liabilities	135,854	129,282
Total long-term liabilities	3,701,080	3,478,767
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	12,044	12,064
Shareholders' equity (deficit):
Common stock - Class A, par value $0.01, 400,000 shares authorized, 115,974 and 109,675 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively	1,160	1,097
Additional paid-in capital	2,560,955	2,268,244
Accumulated deficit	(2,303,770)	(2,281,139)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net	1,227	485
Total shareholders' equity (deficit)	259,572	(11,313)
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity (deficit)	$ 4,086,629	$ 3,606,399