Financial Reporting by Business Segments - Capital Expenditures for Continuing Operations (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	$ 58,377	$ 36,959	$ 95,233
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	7,177	2,005	14,716
Hospitality [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	46,440	32,266	73,170
Opry and Attractions [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	$ 4,760	$ 2,688	$ 7,347