Impact of Consolidating Income Statements of International Theme Parks (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Line Items]
Revenues:	$ 14,784	$ 15,244
Cost and expenses	(11,078)	$ (11,255)
International Theme Parks
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Line Items]
Revenues:	737
Cost and expenses	$ (760)