International Theme Parks Impact of Consolidating Balance Sheets of International Theme Parks (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Oct. 02, 2021	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 15,959	$ 17,914	$ 5,418
Other current assets		817	875
Total current assets		33,657	35,251
Parks, resorts and other property		32,624	32,078
Other assets		8,658	8,433
Total assets	[1]	203,609	201,549
Current liabilities		31,077	26,628
Borrowings - long-term		48,540	52,917
International Theme Parks
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents		287	372
Other current assets		95	91
Total current assets		382	463
Parks, resorts and other property		6,928	6,720
Other assets		176	191
Total assets		7,486	7,374
Current liabilities		473	486
Borrowings - long-term		1,331	1,213
Other long-term liabilities		422	403
Total liabilities		$ 2,226	$ 2,102

[1] Equity method investments included in identifiable assets by segment are as follows: October 2, 2021October 3, 2020Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution$2,578  $2,574  Disney Parks, Experiences and Products2  3  Corporate58  55  $2,638  $2,632   Intangible assets, which include character/franchise intangibles, copyrights, trademarks, MVPD agreements and FCC licenses (see Note 14), included in identifiable assets by segment are as follows: October 2, 2021October 3, 2020Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution$14,143  $16,087  Disney Parks, Experiences and Products2,952  3,066  Corporate20  20  $17,115  $19,173