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The remaining percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee that the Company intends to purchase.

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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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Amount of cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle or new accounting pronouncement on retained earnings or other components of equity or net assets in the statement of financial position as of the beginning of the earliest period presented.

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Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Apr. 01, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of owned subsidiaries		100.00%
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cumulative prior period adjustment to retained earnings		$ 0.1
Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center [Member]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Investment percentage		35.00%
Opry City Stage [Member]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Investment percentage		50.00%
Opry City Stage [Member] \| Subsequent Event [Member]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Investment percentage to be purchased	50.00%