Net Loss Per Common Share (Summary of Calculation of Basic and Diluted EPS) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
Net income (loss) attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$ 117,946	$ 97,640	$ 103,833	$ 97,611
Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic (in shares)	36,159	35,911	36,105	35,835
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment	895	863	920	846
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	37,054	36,774	37,025	36,681
Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$ 3.26	$ 2.72	$ 2.88	$ 2.72
Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$ 3.18	$ 2.66	$ 2.80	$ 2.66