Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Net income	$ 48,059	$ 43,875	$ 106,228	$ 90,567
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net	6,281	(4,112)	22,636	(4,746)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	6,281	(4,112)	22,636	(4,746)
Comprehensive income	54,340	39,763	128,864	85,821
Less: Comprehensive (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(39,519)	(30,058)	(93,855)	(64,918)
Comprehensive income attributable to Class A shareholders	14,821	9,705	35,009	20,903
MGP Operating Partnership
Net income	48,059	43,875	106,228	90,567
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net	6,281	(4,112)	22,636	(4,746)
Other comprehensive income (loss)			22,636
Comprehensive income	$ 54,340	$ 39,763	$ 128,864	$ 85,821