Segment Information Balance Sheet Data (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 segment	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Reportable Operating Segments	4
Total Assets	$ 3,339,113	$ 3,272,276
Entertainment Reportable Operating Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets	1,913,152	1,921,836
Education Reportable Operating Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets	576,878	542,052
Recreation Reportable Operating Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets	579,939	553,019
Other Reportable Operating Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets	211,235	210,064
Corporate / Unallocated
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets	$ 57,909	$ 45,305