Impact of Consolidating Balance Sheets of International Theme Parks (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Oct. 01, 2011
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 3,207	$ 3,387	$ 3,766	$ 3,185
Other current assets	11,115	10,322
Total current assets	14,322	13,709
Investments	2,622	2,723
Fixed assets	21,671	21,512
Other assets	42,027	36,954
Total assets	80,642	74,898
Current portion of borrowings	4,815	3,614
Other current liabilities	9,683	9,199
Total current liabilities	14,498	12,813
Borrowings	12,633	10,697
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities	10,141	9,430
Equity	43,370	41,958	39,423	39,453
Total liabilities and equity	80,642	74,898
Before International Theme Parks Consolidation
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	2,887	2,839
Other current assets	10,873	10,066
Total current assets	13,760	12,905
Investments	5,885	6,065
Fixed assets	16,992	17,005
Other assets	42,021	36,949
Total assets	78,658	72,924
Current portion of borrowings	4,815	3,614
Other current liabilities	9,300	8,742
Total current liabilities	14,115	12,356
Borrowings	12,364	10,430
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities	10,024	9,325
Equity	42,155	40,813
Total liabilities and equity	78,658	72,924
International Theme Parks and Adjustments
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	320	548
Other current assets	242	256
Total current assets	562	804
Investments	(3,263)	(3,342)
Fixed assets	4,679	4,507
Other assets	6	5
Total assets	1,984	1,974
Current portion of borrowings	0	0
Other current liabilities	383	457
Total current liabilities	383	457
Borrowings	269	267
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities	117	105
Equity	1,215	1,145
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,984	$ 1,974