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International Theme Parks - Additional Information (Details) ¥ in Millions, $ in Millions, $ in Billions	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2021 USD ($)	Jan. 02, 2021 HKD ($)	Jan. 02, 2021 CNY (¥)	Dec. 28, 2019 USD ($)
Noncontrolling Interest
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	$ (732)			$ (1,350)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities	(333)			$ 1,117
Asia International Theme Parks
Noncontrolling Interest
Royalties And Management Fees	22
International Theme Parks
Noncontrolling Interest
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities	(244)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	(183)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities	$ (65)
Maximum
Noncontrolling Interest
Variable Spread Above Reference Rate	1.80%	1.80%	1.80%
Loans \| Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Noncontrolling Interest
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount	$ 147
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests	$ 97
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2025
Loans \| Shanghai Disney Resort
Noncontrolling Interest
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount	$ 872
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests	$ 1,200		¥ 7,700
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Dec. 31, 2036	Dec. 31, 2036	Dec. 31, 2036
Loans \| Maximum \| Shanghai Disney Resort
Noncontrolling Interest
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	8.00%	8.00%	8.00%
Loans \| HIBOR \| Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Noncontrolling Interest
Variable Spread Above Reference Rate	2.00%	2.00%	2.00%
Line of Credit \| Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Noncontrolling Interest
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests	$ 271	$ 2.1
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount, Outstanding	$ 34
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Line of Credit \| Shanghai Disney Resort
Noncontrolling Interest
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount	$ 157
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests	$ 200		¥ 1,400
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	8.00%	8.00%	8.00%
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount, Outstanding	$ 17
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests, Outstanding	$ 24		¥ 200
Line of Credit \| HIBOR \| Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Noncontrolling Interest
Variable Spread Above Reference Rate	1.25%	1.25%	1.25%
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Noncontrolling Interest
Effective Ownership Interest	48.00%	48.00%	48.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners	52.00%	52.00%	52.00%
Shanghai Disney Resort
Noncontrolling Interest
Effective Ownership Interest	43.00%	43.00%	43.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners	57.00%	57.00%	57.00%
Shanghai Disney Resort Management Company
Noncontrolling Interest
Effective Ownership Interest	70.00%	70.00%	70.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners	30.00%	30.00%	30.00%