Restructuring Program and Separation Costs - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 Position Business	Dec. 31, 2014 Business	Dec. 31, 2014 Business
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring costs, description			Involved the elimination of approximately 300 positions across the Company's eleven theme parks and corporate headquarters.
Number of positions eliminated	300
Number of theme parks		11	11
Restructuring and other related costs		$ 12,400	$ 12,400
Restructuring and other related costs			11,567
Restructuring and other related costs, expected to be incurred in first half of 2015		800	800
Separation activities, period of consulting term			3 years
Separation costs		$ 2,574	$ 2,574