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Acquisition of Business - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands, € in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Nov. 03, 2017 USD ($) | Nov. 03, 2017 EUR (€) | Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Purchase price allocation adjustment to goodwill |  |  |  | $ (73) |
Esja Attractions ehf. |  |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Business acquisition date | Nov. 03, 2017 | Nov. 03, 2017 |  |  |
Percentage of controlling interest acquired | 54.50% |  |  |  |
Purchase price | $ 9,500 | € 8.2 |  |  |
Estimated fair value of non-controlling interest | $ 6,700 |  |  |  |
Purchase price allocation adjustment to goodwill |  |  | $ 100 |  |
Esja Attractions ehf. | Start-up Costs |  |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Operating income (losses) |  |  | $ (400) | (800) |
Esja Attractions ehf. | Corporate Activities |  |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Acquisition related costs |  |  |  | $ 100 | $ 100

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