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International Theme Parks - Additional Information (Details) ¥ in Millions, $ in Millions, $ in Billions			2 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2022 HKD ($)	Nov. 29, 2022 USD ($)	Nov. 29, 2022 HKD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 CNY (¥)	Jan. 01, 2022 USD ($)
Noncontrolling Interest
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities					$ (1,292)		$ (987)
Maximum
Noncontrolling Interest
Variable Spread Above Reference Rate					1.225%	1.225%
Asia International Theme Parks
Noncontrolling Interest
Royalties And Management Fees					$ 24
International Theme Parks
Noncontrolling Interest
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities					195
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities					(292)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities					66
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort \| Loans
Noncontrolling Interest
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount					155
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests					$ 104
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date					Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2025
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort \| Loans \| HIBOR
Noncontrolling Interest
Variable Spread Above Reference Rate					2.00%	2.00%
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort \| Line of Credit
Noncontrolling Interest
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount	$ 346	$ 2.7	$ 269	$ 2.1
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount, Outstanding					$ 232
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date					Dec. 31, 2028	Dec. 31, 2028
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort \| Line of Credit \| HIBOR
Noncontrolling Interest
Variable Spread Above Reference Rate					1.25%	1.25%
Shanghai Disney Resort \| Loans
Noncontrolling Interest
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount					$ 940
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests					$ 1,200	¥ 8,400
Shanghai Disney Resort \| Loans \| Maximum
Noncontrolling Interest
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage					8.00%	8.00%
Shanghai Disney Resort \| Line of Credit
Noncontrolling Interest
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount					$ 300	¥ 1,900
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests					$ 400	¥ 2,600
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage					8.00%	8.00%
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount, Outstanding					$ 176	¥ 1,200
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests, Outstanding					$ 233	¥ 1,600
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Noncontrolling Interest
Effective Ownership Interest					48.00%	48.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners					52.00%	52.00%
Shanghai Disney Resort
Noncontrolling Interest
Effective Ownership Interest					43.00%	43.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners					57.00%	57.00%
Shanghai Disney Resort Management Company
Noncontrolling Interest
Effective Ownership Interest					70.00%	70.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners					30.00%	30.00%
Shanghai Disney Resort Management Company \| Shanghai Disney Resort \| Loans
Noncontrolling Interest
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date					Dec. 31, 2036	Dec. 31, 2036
Shanghai Disney Resort Management Company \| Shanghai Disney Resort \| Line of Credit
Noncontrolling Interest
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date					Dec. 31, 2036	Dec. 31, 2036