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International Theme Parks - Additional Information (Detail) ¥ in Millions, $ in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 02, 2021 USD ($)	Oct. 02, 2021 HKD ($)	Oct. 02, 2021 CNY (¥)	Oct. 03, 2020 USD ($)
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Effective ownership interest	48.00%
Effective ownership interest by noncontrolling owners	52.00%
Shanghai Disney Resort
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Effective ownership interest	43.00%
Effective ownership interest by noncontrolling owners	57.00%
Shanghai Disney Resort Management Company
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Effective ownership interest	70.00%
Effective ownership interest by noncontrolling owners	30.00%
Asia International Theme Parks
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Royalties And Management Fees	$ 119
International Theme Parks
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities	292
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	668
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities	$ 74
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort \| Maximum
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Incremental Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Interest Upon Achieving Performance Targets	6.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage Parent Dilution Period	11 years	11 years	11 years
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort \| Loans
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount	$ 149
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests	$ 100	$ 800
Debt, maturity date	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2025
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort \| Loans \| HIBOR
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.00%	2.00%	2.00%
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort \| Line of Credit
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests	$ 270	$ 2,100
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount, Outstanding	$ 124
Debt, maturity date	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort \| Line of Credit \| HIBOR
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.25%	1.25%	1.25%
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort \| Equity Securities
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount	$ 42			$ 188
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort \| Equity Securities \| Cumulative Contributions By All Parties
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount	$ 568
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort \| Scenario, Plan \| Maximum
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Incremental Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Interest Upon Achieving Performance Targets	4.00%
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort \| Scenario, Plan \| Loans
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Debt, maturity date	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2025
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort \| Scenario, Plan \| Equity Securities
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount	$ 1,400	$ 10,900
Shanghai Disney Resort \| Line of Credit
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount	$ 200		¥ 1,000
Borrowings, Stated Interest Rate	8.00%
Shanghai Disney Resort \| Loans
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount	$ 895
Debt, maturity date	Dec. 31, 2036	Dec. 31, 2036	Dec. 31, 2036
Shanghai Disney Resort \| Loans \| Maximum
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Borrowings, Stated Interest Rate	8.00%
Shanghai Disney Resort \| Line of Credit
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests	$ 200		¥ 1,400
Borrowings, Stated Interest Rate	8.00%
Shanghai Disney Resort \| Shendi Loan
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests	$ 1,200		¥ 7,900
Debt, maturity date	Dec. 31, 2036	Dec. 31, 2036	Dec. 31, 2036
Shanghai Disney Resort \| Shendi Loan \| Maximum
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Borrowings, Stated Interest Rate	8.00%
Disneyland Paris
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Cumulative Percentage Ownership after All Transactions	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%