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Revenues Contract Balances (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Apr. 30, 2019 | Jul. 31, 2019 USD ($) | Jul. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Contract Balances [Abstract] |  |  |
Deferred Revenue, Current |  | $ 335,669 | $ 282,103
Deferred Revenue and Credits, Noncurrent |  | 124,300 | 126,500
Recognition of Deferred Revenue |  | 274,600 |
Private Club Recognized Initiation Fees Average Remaining Period | 17 |  |
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $724 and $1,278, respectively |  | $ 270,896 | $ 230,829

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