Impact of Consolidating Balance Sheets of International Theme Parks (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 02, 2016	Apr. 02, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2015	Mar. 28, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 5,227		$ 4,269	$ 4,475		$ 3,421
Other current assets	12,390		12,489
Total current assets	17,617		16,758
Investments/Advances	3,228		2,643
Parks, resorts and other property	26,865		25,179
Other assets	43,204		43,602
Total assets	90,914		88,182
Current portion of borrowings	5,312		4,563
Other current liabilities	12,760		11,771
Total current liabilities	18,072		16,334
Borrowings	15,129		12,773
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities	9,567		10,420
Equity	48,146	$ 48,010	48,655	$ 50,507	$ 49,737	$ 48,178
Total liabilities and equity	90,914		88,182
Before International Theme Parks Consolidation
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	4,249		3,488
Other current assets	12,031		12,237
Total current assets	16,280		15,725
Investments/Advances	8,141		7,505
Parks, resorts and other property	17,775		17,431
Other assets	43,118		43,540
Total assets	85,314		84,201
Current portion of borrowings	5,312		4,562
Other current liabilities	11,373		11,331
Total current liabilities	16,685		15,893
Borrowings	14,088		12,454
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities	9,341		10,225
Equity	45,200		45,629
Total liabilities and equity	85,314		84,201
International Theme Parks and Adjustments
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	978		781
Other current assets	359		252
Total current assets	1,337		1,033
Investments/Advances	(4,913)		(4,862)
Parks, resorts and other property	9,090		7,748
Other assets	86		62
Total assets	5,600		3,981
Current portion of borrowings	0		1
Other current liabilities	1,387		440
Total current liabilities	1,387		441
Borrowings	1,041		319
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities	226		195
Equity	2,946		3,026
Total liabilities and equity	$ 5,600		$ 3,981