Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013 PartnershipUnit Business	Apr. 24, 2013 Initial Public Offering [Member]	Apr. 24, 2013 Initial Public Offering Over-Allotment [Member]
Business Description And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of limited partnerships which owned the Company	10
Number of theme parks owned	11
Shares of common stock issued through initial public offering		10,000,000
Net proceeds received from offering	$ 245,441	$ 245,441
Shares offered and sold by the selling shareholders		19,900,000	3,900,000