CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Total	Disney Shareholders	Non-controlling Interests
Beginning Balance at Oct. 02, 2010	$ 39,342	$ 37,519	$ 1,823
Net income	1,334	1,302	32
Other comprehensive income/(loss):
Market value adjustments for hedges and investments	(33)	(33)
Pension and postretirement medical adjustments	36	36
Foreign currency translation and other	(17)	(9)	(8)
Other comprehensive income	(14)	(6)	(8)
Comprehensive income	1,320	1,296	24
Equity compensation activity	535	535
Dividends	(756)	(756)
Common stock repurchases	(797)	(797)
Distributions and other	95		95
Ending Balance at Jan. 01, 2011	39,739	37,797	1,942
Beginning Balance at Oct. 01, 2011	39,453	37,385	2,068
Net income	1,521	1,464	57
Other comprehensive income/(loss):
Market value adjustments for hedges and investments	32	32
Pension and postretirement medical adjustments	55	55
Foreign currency translation and other	(37)	(31)	(6)
Other comprehensive income	50	56	(6)
Comprehensive income	1,571	1,520	51
Equity compensation activity	230	230
Dividends	(1,076)	(1,076)
Common stock repurchases	(800)	(800)
Distributions and other	45	(2)	47
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$ 39,423	$ 37,257	$ 2,166