Restructuring and Impairment Charges Restructuring Reserves (Details) - TFCF Integration $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Sep. 28, 2019 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 0
Restructuring Charges	906
Payments for Restructuring	(230)
Ending Balance	676
One-time Termination Benefits
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	0
Restructuring Charges	670
Payments for Restructuring	(193)
Ending Balance	477
Contract Termination
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	0
Restructuring Charges	236
Payments for Restructuring	(37)
Ending Balance	199
Media Networks
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	90
Media Networks \| One-time Termination Benefits
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	57
Media Networks \| Contract Termination
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	33
Parks, Experiences and Products
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	11
Parks, Experiences and Products \| One-time Termination Benefits
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	8
Parks, Experiences and Products \| Contract Termination
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	3
Studio Entertainment
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	197
Studio Entertainment \| One-time Termination Benefits
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	123
Studio Entertainment \| Contract Termination
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	74
Direct-to-Consumer & International
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	426
Direct-to-Consumer & International \| One-time Termination Benefits
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	349
Direct-to-Consumer & International \| Contract Termination
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	77
Corporate, Non-Segment
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	182
Corporate, Non-Segment \| One-time Termination Benefits
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	133
Corporate, Non-Segment \| Contract Termination
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$ 49

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