Impact of Consolidating Balance Sheets of International Theme Parks (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Oct. 01, 2011
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 3,932		$ 3,387	$ 4,374		$ 3,185
Other current assets	10,273		10,322
Total current assets	14,205		13,709
Investments/Advances	2,683		2,723
Parks, resorts and other property	21,875		21,512
Other assets	41,802		36,954
Total assets	80,565		74,898
Current portion of borrowings	2,219		3,614
Other current liabilities	9,122		9,199
Total current liabilities	11,341		12,813
Borrowings	12,784		10,697
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities	10,533		9,430
Equity	45,907	44,144	41,958	42,073	39,912	39,453
Total liabilities and equity	80,565		74,898
Before International Theme Parks Consolidation
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	3,419		2,839
Other current assets	9,995		10,066
Total current assets	13,414		12,905
Investments/Advances	6,085		6,065
Parks, resorts and other property	16,953		17,005
Other assets	41,792		36,949
Total assets	78,244		72,924
Current portion of borrowings	2,219		3,614
Other current liabilities	8,602		8,742
Total current liabilities	10,821		12,356
Borrowings	12,511		10,430
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities	10,397		9,325
Equity	44,515		40,813
Total liabilities and equity	78,244		72,924
International Theme Parks and Adjustments
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	513		548
Other current assets	278		256
Total current assets	791		804
Investments/Advances	(3,402)		(3,342)
Parks, resorts and other property	4,922		4,507
Other assets	10		5
Total assets	2,321		1,974
Current portion of borrowings	0		0
Other current liabilities	520		457
Total current liabilities	520		457
Borrowings	273		267
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities	136		105
Equity	1,392		1,145
Total liabilities and equity	$ 2,321		$ 1,974