Impact of Consolidating Balance Sheets of International Theme Parks (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 29, 2012
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 4,397	$ 3,931	$ 3,207	$ 3,387
Other current assets	11,366	10,178
Total current assets	15,763	14,109
Investments/Advances	2,784	2,849
Parks, resorts and other property	22,567	22,380
Other assets	42,052	41,903
Total assets	83,166	81,241
Current portion of borrowings	3,687	1,512
Other current liabilities	12,009	10,192
Total current liabilities	15,696	11,704
Borrowings	11,714	12,776
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities	8,460	8,611
Equity	47,296	48,150	43,370	41,958
Total liabilities and equity	83,166	81,241
Before International Theme Parks Consolidation
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	3,785	3,325
Other current assets	11,111	9,896
Total current assets	14,896	13,221
Investments/Advances	6,524	6,415
Parks, resorts and other property	17,017	17,117
Other assets	42,021	41,879
Total assets	80,458	78,632
Current portion of borrowings	3,687	1,512
Other current liabilities	11,520	9,622
Total current liabilities	15,207	11,134
Borrowings	11,449	12,501
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities	8,306	8,466
Equity	45,496	46,531
Total liabilities and equity	80,458	78,632
International Theme Parks and Adjustments
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	612	606
Other current assets	255	282
Total current assets	867	888
Investments/Advances	(3,740)	(3,566)
Parks, resorts and other property	5,550	5,263
Other assets	31	24
Total assets	2,708	2,609
Current portion of borrowings	0	0
Other current liabilities	489	570
Total current liabilities	489	570
Borrowings	265	275
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities	154	145
Equity	1,800	1,619
Total liabilities and equity	$ 2,708	$ 2,609