Supplementary Balance Sheet Information (Components Of Other Long-Term Liabilities) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Private club deferred initiation fee revenue	$ 130,108	$ 131,760	$ 134,134
Unfavorable lease obligation, net	33,369	34,037	35,390
Other long-term liabilities	77,248	77,109	62,276
Total other long-term liabilities	$ 240,725	$ 242,906	$ 231,800