International Theme Parks Impact of Consolidating Balance Sheets of International Theme Parks - Asia International Theme Parks (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets - Asia International Theme Parks [Line Items]
Total assets	[1]	$ 193,984	$ 98,598
Parks, resorts and other property		31,603	29,540
Asia International Theme Parks
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets - Asia International Theme Parks [Line Items]
Total assets		7,000	8,000
Parks, resorts and other property		7,000	7,000
Total liabilities		$ 2,000	$ 2,000

[1] Equity method investments included in identifiable assets by segment are as follows:   September 28, 2019   September 29, 2018 Media Networks $ 2,018
  $ 2,430
Parks, Experiences and Products 3
  1
Studio Entertainment 8
  1
Direct-to-Consumer & International 821
  320
Corporate 72
  16
  $ 2,922
  $ 2,768
Intangible assets included in identifiable assets by segment are as follows:   September 28, 2019   September 29, 2018 Media Networks $ 7,861
  $ 1,546
Parks, Experiences and Products 3,122
  3,167
Studio Entertainment 2,085
  1,479
Direct-to-Consumer & International 9,962
  490
Corporate 185
  130
  $ 23,215
  $ 6,812