CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Total	Disney Shareholders	Non- controlling Interests
Beginning Balance at Sep. 29, 2012	$ 41,958	$ 39,759	$ 2,199
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	1,589	1,520	69
Equity compensation activity	252	252	0
Dividends	(1,324)	(1,324)	0
Common stock repurchases	(1,044)	(1,044)	0
Acquisition of Lucasfilm	1,859	1,853	6
Contributions	71	0	71
Distributions and other	9	0	9
Ending Balance at Dec. 29, 2012	43,370	41,016	2,354
Beginning Balance at Sep. 28, 2013	48,150	45,429	2,721
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	1,955	1,883	72
Equity compensation activity	238	238	0
Dividends	(1,508)	(1,508)	0
Common stock repurchases	(1,718)	(1,718)	0
Acquisition of Lucasfilm	0	0	0
Contributions	180	0	180
Distributions and other	(1)	0	(1)
Ending Balance at Dec. 28, 2013	$ 47,296	$ 44,324	$ 2,972