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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended
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May 29, 2013 | Jul. 31, 2016 | Jul. 31, 2015 | Jul. 31, 2014
Surety Bonds Outstanding |  | $ 9,300 |  |
Contingent rent percentage |  | 11.50% |  |
Number of optional renewal terms |  | 3 |  |
Optional Lease Renewal Term |  | P20Y |  |
Lease expense, excluding executory costs |  | $ 44,400 | $ 39,500 | $ 37,300
Long-term Debt |  | $ 702,320 | 816,830 |
Canyons Obligation, Interest Rate |  | 10.00% |  |
Holland Creek Metropolitan District [Member] |  |  |  |
Credit-enhanced bonds issued amount |  | $ 8,000 |  |
Amount outstanding in letters of credit |  | 8,100 |  |
Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District [Member] |  |  |  |
Other long-term liabilities |  | $ 2,000 | $ 1,800 |
Estimated cessation date of capital improvement fee payment obligation |  | Jul. 31, 2031 |  |
Various Other [Member] |  |  |  |
Amount outstanding in letters of credit |  | $ 64,200 |  |
Employee Housing Bonds [Member] |  |  |  |
Amount outstanding in letters of credit |  | 53,400 |  |
Workers' Compensation and General Liability Related to Construction and Development Activities [Member] |  |  |  |
Amount outstanding in letters of credit |  | $ 10,800 |  |
Maximum [Member] |  |  |  |
Annual base rent rate |  | 11.00% |  |
Minimum [Member] |  |  |  |
Annual base rent rate |  | 10.25% |  |
Northstar [Member] |  |  |  |
Lease Expiration Date |  | Jan. 19, 2027 |  |
Optional Lease Renewal Term |  | P10Y |  |
Perisher [Member] |  |  |  |
Lease Expiration Date |  | Jan. 01, 2048 | Jan. 01, 2048 |
Optional Lease Renewal Term |  |  | 20-year renewal option |
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Contingent Rentals |  | 2% of certain gross revenue |  |
Canyons [Member] |  |  |  |
Lease Expiration Date |  | Jan. 01, 2079 |  |
Optional Lease Renewal Term | six 50-year renewal options |  |  |
Australia, Dollars | Perisher [Member] |  |  |  |
Lease expense, excluding executory costs |  | $ 1,800 |  |
Canyons Obligation [Member] |  |  |  |
Long-term Debt |  | $ 323,099 | $ 317,455 |

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