Segment Information Balance Sheet Data (Details) $ in Thousands |
9 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2019
USD ($)
segment
|
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
|
|
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Number of Reportable Operating Segments | segment | 4 | |
| Total Assets | $ 6,633,290 | $ 6,131,390 |
| Entertainment Reportable Operating Segment [Member] | ||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Total Assets | 2,829,477 | 2,344,855 |
| Recreation Reportable Operating Segment [Member] | ||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Total Assets | 2,233,445 | 2,187,808 |
| Education Reportable Operating Segment [Member] | ||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Total Assets | 1,243,761 | 1,366,278 |
| Other Reportable Operating Segment [Member] | ||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Total Assets | 195,217 | 207,724 |
| Corporate / Unallocated | ||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Total Assets | $ 131,390 | $ 24,725 |