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General - Other (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2016 | Aug. 31, 2015 | Aug. 31, 2016 | Aug. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Fees, taxes and charges collected by us from our guests | $ 148 | $ 141 | $ 407 | $ 398

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