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Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2011
Oct. 02, 2010
Goodwill [Line Items]  
Beginning Balance$ 24,100$ 21,683
Acquisitions192,686
Dispositions(17)(12)
Other, net43(257)[1]
Ending Balance24,14524,100
Media Networks
  
Goodwill [Line Items]  
Beginning Balance15,73715,744
Acquisitions9 
Dispositions(17)(3)
Other, net(1)(4)[1]
Ending Balance15,72815,737
Parks and Resorts
  
Goodwill [Line Items]  
Beginning Balance171172
Other, net1(1)[1]
Ending Balance172171
Studio Entertainment
  
Goodwill [Line Items]  
Beginning Balance5,2684,737
Acquisitions 781
Other, net16(250)[1]
Ending Balance5,2845,268
Consumer Products
  
Goodwill [Line Items]  
Beginning Balance1,805422
Acquisitions 1,394
Dispositions (9)
Other, net(8)(2)[1]
Ending Balance1,7971,805
Interactive Media
  
Goodwill [Line Items]  
Beginning Balance1,119608
Acquisitions10511
Other, net35 
Ending Balance$ 1,164$ 1,119
[1]The amount for Studio Entertainment includes a reclassification of $232 million for Miramax goodwill to "Other Assets" in the fiscal 2010 Consolidated Balance Sheet. See Note 5.