Impact of Consolidating Balance Sheets of International Theme Parks (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 29, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Oct. 01, 2011
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 3,952		$ 3,387	$ 3,731		$ 3,185
Other current assets	11,051		10,322
Total current assets	15,003		13,709
Investments/Advances	2,566		2,723
Parks, resorts and other property	21,650		21,512
Other assets	42,139		36,954
Total assets	81,358		74,898
Current portion of borrowings	3,556		3,614
Other current liabilities	9,897		9,199
Total current liabilities	13,453		12,813
Borrowings	13,381		10,697
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities	10,380		9,430
Equity	44,144	43,370	41,958	39,912	39,423	39,453
Total liabilities and equity	81,358		74,898
Before International Theme Parks Consolidation
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	3,436		2,839
Other current assets	10,793		10,066
Total current assets	14,229		12,905
Investments/Advances	5,902		6,065
Parks, resorts and other property	16,960		17,005
Other assets	42,136		36,949
Total assets	79,227		72,924
Current portion of borrowings	3,556		3,614
Other current liabilities	9,433		8,742
Total current liabilities	12,989		12,356
Borrowings	13,110		10,430
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities	10,257		9,325
Equity	42,871		40,813
Total liabilities and equity	79,227		72,924
International Theme Parks and Adjustments
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	516		548
Other current assets	258		256
Total current assets	774		804
Investments/Advances	(3,336)		(3,342)
Parks, resorts and other property	4,690		4,507
Other assets	3		5
Total assets	2,131		1,974
Current portion of borrowings	0		0
Other current liabilities	464		457
Total current liabilities	464		457
Borrowings	271		267
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities	123		105
Equity	1,273		1,145
Total liabilities and equity	$ 2,131		$ 1,974