Equity in the Income of Investees included in Segment Operating Results (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2017	Jul. 02, 2016	Jul. 01, 2017	Jul. 02, 2016
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	$ 124	$ 152	$ 327	$ 776
Vice Media
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	0	0	0	332
Media Networks
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	127	154	334	447
Parks and Resorts
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	(3)	0	(8)	0
Consumer Products and Interactive
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	0	0	1	0
Total Segments
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	124	154	327	447
Corporate and Other
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	$ 0	$ (2)	$ 0	$ (3)