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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Preopening Expenses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Preopening Expenses [Line Items] |  |
Project development, preopening and writedowns | $ 14,390 | $ 14,608
Consolidated Entity Excluding Variable Interest Entities (VIE) [Member] |  |
Preopening Expenses [Line Items] |  |
Project development, preopening and writedowns |  | 16,541
LVE |  |
Preopening Expenses [Line Items] |  |
Project development, preopening and writedowns |  | $ (1,933)

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