| DEI Document | Mar. 18, 2020 |
| Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| City Area Code | (303) |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 51-0291762 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 390 Interlocken Crescent |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Broomfield, |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CO |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 80021 |
| Local Phone Number | 404-1800 |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000812011 |
| Entity File Number | 001-09614 |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Trading Symbol | MTN |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 18, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Vail Resorts, Inc. |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
