Equity in the Income of Investees included in Segment Operating Results (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	$ 76	$ 43
Media Networks
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	179	159
Parks Experiences & Consumer Products
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	(12)	(7)
Direct-to-Consumer & International
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	(91)	(109)
Total Segments
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	$ 76	$ 43