Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cash paid for acquisition		$ 3,948
Percentage of owned subsidiaries	100.00%	100.00%
Gaylord Palms [Member]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Operating lease term	75 years	75 years
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cumulative prior period adjustment to retained earnings	$ 100	$ 100
Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center [Member]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Investment percentage	35.00%	35.00%
Opry City Stage [Member]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Investment percentage	50.00%	50.00%
Cash paid for acquisition	$ 3,900
Note receivable forgiven	$ 7,900

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