Goodwill, Trade Names/Trademarks and Other Intangible Assets, Net - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Definite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment charge			$ 269,332
Net Carrying Value, indefinite lives	$ 500
Write off fully amortized intangible assets	22,800
Amortization expense	$ 1,400	$ 2,200	4,600
SeaWorld Orlando Reporting Unit [Member]
Definite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment charge			$ 269,300