Financial Reporting by Business Segments - Capital Expenditures for Continuing Operations (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	$ 36,959	$ 95,233	$ 132,592
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	2,005	14,716	17,696
Hospitality [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	32,266	73,170	110,151
Opry and Attractions [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	$ 2,688	$ 7,347	$ 4,745