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| **Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]** |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| Summary Of Calculation On Basic And Diluted EPS  | Presented below is basic and diluted EPS for the three months ended October 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands, except per share amounts):   Three Months Ended October 31,  2013 2012  Basic Diluted Basic DilutedNet loss per share:        Net loss attributable to Vail Resorts $(73,376) $(73,376) $(60,580) $(60,580)Weighted-average shares outstanding 36,026 36,026 35,700 35,700Effect of dilutive securities — — — —Total shares 36,026 36,026 35,700 35,700Net loss per share attributable to Vail Resorts $(2.04) $(2.04) $(1.70) $(1.70) |

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| - Definition
Tabular disclosure of an entity's basic and diluted earnings per share calculations.
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