Supplementary Balance Sheet Information (Components Of Other Long-Term Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Private club deferred initiation fee revenue	$ 114,319	$ 118,417
Unfavorable lease obligations, net	21,839	24,664
Other long-term liabilities	155,348	158,655
Total other long-term liabilities	$ 291,506	$ 301,736