CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PARTNERS' CAPITAL (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands	Common Unitholders [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) [Member]	Total
Balance at Sep. 29, 2012	$ 1,152,850	$ (61,107)	$ 1,091,743
Balance (in units) at Sep. 29, 2012	57,013
Net income	190,940		190,940
Unrealized gains on cash flow hedges		116	116
Reclassification of realized losses on cash flow hedges into earnings		1,601	1,601
Amortization of net actuarial losses and prior service credits into earnings		2,398	2,398
Partnership distributions	(98,570)		(98,570)
Common Units issued under Restricted Unit Plans (in units)	108
Compensation cost recognized under Restricted Unit Plans, net of forfeitures	2,413		2,413
Balance at Mar. 30, 2013	$ 1,247,633	$ (56,992)	$ 1,190,641
Balance (in units) at Mar. 30, 2013	57,121