Walt Disney 10-Q 5 May 15 2015 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015	Apr. 29, 2015
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	28-Mar-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Trading Symbol	DIS
Entity Registrant Name	WALT DISNEY CO/
Entity Central Index Key	1001039
Current Fiscal Year End Date	7
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		1,696,761,250

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Services Revenue	$10,552	$9,601	$21,279	$19,458
Products Revenue	1,909	2,048	4,573	4,500
Total revenues	12,461	11,649	25,852	23,958
Cost of services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	-5,543	-4,786	-11,677	-10,400
Cost of products (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	-1,147	-1,186	-2,669	-2,637
Selling, general, administrative and other	-2,081	-2,116	-4,016	-4,134
Depreciation and amortization	-584	-580	-1,176	-1,141
Total costs and expenses	-9,355	-8,668	-19,538	-18,312
Restructuring and impairment charges	0	-48	0	-67
Other expense, net	0	37	0	31
Interest income/(expense), net	8	62	-50	111
Equity in the income of investees	206	217	418	456
Income before income taxes	3,320	3,175	6,682	6,115
Income taxes	-1,092	-1,119	-2,210	-2,155
Net income	2,228	2,056	4,472	3,960
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	-120	-139	-182	-203
Net income attributable to The Walt Disney Company (Disney)	$2,108	$1,917	$4,290	$3,757
Earnings per share attributable to Disney:
Diluted	$1.23	$1.08	$2.50	$2.11
Basic	$1.24	$1.10	$2.52	$2.14
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding:
Diluted (shares)	1,715	1,770	1,716	1,777
Basic (shares)	1,699	1,750	1,700	1,756
Dividends declared per share	$0	$0	$1.15	$0.86

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Net income	$2,228	$2,056	$4,472	$3,960
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Market value adjustments for investments	-54	-36	-70	-55
Market value adjustments for hedges	129	-64	264	-33
Pension and postretirement medical plan adjustments	34	39	78	64
Foreign currency translation and other	-84	-25	-179	-11
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	25	-86	93	-35
Comprehensive income	2,253	1,970	4,565	3,925
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	-120	-139	-182	-203
Less: Other comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	12	24	32	16
Comprehensive income attributable to Disney	$2,145	$1,855	$4,415	$3,738

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Mar. 28, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	$3,745	$3,421
Receivables	8,161	7,822
Inventories	1,432	1,574
Television costs and advances	814	1,061
Deferred income taxes	496	497
Other current assets	998	801
Total current assets	15,646	15,176
Film and television costs	5,792	5,325
Investments	2,575	2,696
Attractions, buildings and equipment	41,838	42,263
Accumulated depreciation	-24,016	-23,722
Parks, resorts and other property before projects in progress and land, Total	17,822	18,541
Projects in progress	4,691	3,553
Land	1,249	1,238
Parks, resorts and other property	23,762	23,332
Intangible assets, net	7,302	7,434
Goodwill	27,855	27,881
Other assets	2,783	2,342
Total assets	85,715	84,186
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	6,823	7,595
Current portion of borrowings	2,771	2,164
Unearned royalties and other advances	3,816	3,533
Total current liabilities	13,410	13,292
Borrowings	12,186	12,676
Deferred income taxes	4,388	4,098
Other long-term liabilities	5,994	5,942
Commitments and contingencies
Equity
Preferred stock, $.01 par value Authorized – 100 million shares, Issued – none	0	0
Common stock, $.01 par value Authorized – 4.6 billion shares, Issued – 2.8 billion shares	34,720	34,301
Retained earnings	56,058	53,734
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-1,843	-1,968
Stockholders' Equity subtotal before Treasury Stock, Total	88,935	86,067
Treasury stock, at cost, 1.1 billion shares at March 28, 2015 and September 27, 2014	-42,897	-41,109
Total Disney Shareholders' equity	46,038	44,958
Noncontrolling interests	3,699	3,220
Total equity	49,737	48,178
Total liabilities and equity	$85,715	$84,186

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 28, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Preferred stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Preferred stock, issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, authorized	4,600,000,000	4,600,000,000
Common stock, issued	2,800,000,000	2,800,000,000
Treasury stock, shares	1,100,000,000	1,100,000,000

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$4,472	$3,960
Depreciation and amortization	1,176	1,141
Gains on sales of investments and dispositions	-56	-280
Deferred income taxes	202	176
Equity in the income of investees	-418	-456
Cash distributions received from equity investees	349	361
Net change in film and television costs and advances	-33	-663
Equity-based compensation	213	208
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow statement	175	-29
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	-208	-469
Inventories	129	134
Other assets	-110	-31
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	-847	-282
Income taxes	-271	-31
Cash provided by operations	4,773	3,739
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investments in parks, resorts and other property	-1,905	-1,359
Sales of investments/proceeds from dispositions	81	366
Other	-3	-18
Cash used in investing activities	-1,827	-1,011
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Commercial paper borrowings, net	1,954	2,316
Borrowings	117	138
Reduction of borrowings	-1,953	-1,084
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock	-1,948	-1,508
Repurchases of common stock	-1,788	-3,254
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	235	295
Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests	829	441
Other	209	218
Cash used in financing activities	-2,345	-2,438
Impact of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	-277	-143
Change in cash and cash equivalents	324	147
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	3,421	3,931
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$3,745	$4,078

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Disney Shareholders	Non- controlling Interests
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Beginning Balance at Sep. 28, 2013	$48,150	$45,429	$2,721
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	3,925	3,738	187
Equity compensation activity	484	484	0
Dividends	-1,508	-1,508	0
Common stock repurchases	-3,254	-3,254	0
Contributions	441	0	441
Distributions and other	-598	0	-598
Ending Balance at Mar. 29, 2014	47,640	44,889	2,751
Beginning Balance at Dec. 28, 2013	47,296	44,324	2,972
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	1,970	1,855	115
Equity compensation activity	246	246	0
Common stock repurchases	-1,536	-1,536	0
Contributions	261	0	261
Distributions and other	-597	0	-597
Ending Balance at Mar. 29, 2014	47,640	44,889	2,751
Beginning Balance at Sep. 27, 2014	48,178	44,958	3,220
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	4,565	4,415	150
Equity compensation activity	423	423	0
Dividends	-1,948	-1,948	0
Common stock repurchases	-1,788	-1,788	0
Contributions	829	0	829
Distributions and other	-522	-22	-500
Ending Balance at Mar. 28, 2015	49,737	46,038	3,699
Beginning Balance at Dec. 27, 2014	47,793	44,165	3,628
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	2,253	2,145	108
Equity compensation activity	244	244	0
Common stock repurchases	-485	-485	0
Contributions	478	0	478
Distributions and other	-546	-31	-515
Ending Balance at Mar. 28, 2015	$49,737	$46,038	$3,699

Principles_of_Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation
	These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for interim financial information and the instructions to Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. We believe that we have included all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim period. Operating results for the quarter and six months ended March 28, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending October 3, 2015. Certain reclassifications have been made in the prior-year financial statements to conform to the current-year presentation.
	These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
	The Company enters into relationships or investments with other entities in which it does not have majority ownership. In certain instances, the entity in which the Company has a relationship or investment may be a variable interest entity (VIE). A VIE is consolidated in the financial statements if the Company has the power to direct activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE and has the obligation to absorb losses (as defined by ASC 810-10-25-38) or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) and Shanghai Disney Resort (collectively the International Theme Parks) are VIEs. Company subsidiaries (the Management Companies) have management agreements with the International Theme Parks, which provide the Management Companies, subject to certain protective rights of joint venture partners, with the ability to direct the day-to-day operating activities and the development of business strategies that we believe most significantly impact the economic performance of the International Theme Parks. In addition, the Management Companies receive management fees under these arrangements that we believe could be significant to the International Theme Parks. Therefore, the Company has consolidated the International Theme Parks in its financial statements.
	The terms “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” are used in this report to refer collectively to the parent company and the subsidiaries through which our various businesses are actually conducted.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Segment Information	Segment Information
	The operating segments reported below are the segments of the Company for which separate financial information is available and for which segment results are evaluated regularly by the Chief Executive Officer in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The Company reports the performance of its operating segments including equity in the income of investees. Equity in the income of investees included in segment operating results is as follows:
		Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
		March 28,			March 29,			March 28,			March 29,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Media Networks
	Cable Networks	$	223		$	223		$	465		$	480
	Broadcasting	(18		)	(6		)	(47		)	(24		)
	Equity in the income of investees included in	$	205		$	217		$	418		$	456
	segment operating income
		Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
		March 28,			March 29,			March 28,			March 29,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Revenues (1):
	Media Networks	$	5,810		$	5,134		$	11,670		$	10,424
	Parks and Resorts	3,760			3,562			7,670			7,159
	Studio Entertainment	1,685			1,800			3,543			3,693
	Consumer Products	971			885			2,350			2,011
	Interactive	235			268			619			671
		$	12,461		$	11,649		$	25,852		$	23,958
	Segment operating income (1):
	Media Networks	$	2,101		$	2,133		$	3,596		$	3,588
	Parks and Resorts	566			457			1,371			1,128
	Studio Entertainment	427			475			971			884
	Consumer Products	362			274			988			704
	Interactive	26			14			101			69
		$	3,482		$	3,353		$	7,027		$	6,373
	(1) Studio Entertainment segment revenues and operating income include an allocation of Consumer Products revenues, which is meant to reflect royalties on sales of merchandise based on certain film properties. The increase to Studio Entertainment revenues and operating income and corresponding decrease to Consumer Products revenues and operating income totaled $133 million and $58 million for the quarters ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014, respectively, and $278 million and $121 million for the six months ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014, respectively.
	A reconciliation of segment operating income to income before income taxes is as follows:
		Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
		March 28,			March 29,			March 28,			March 29,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Segment operating income	$	3,482		$	3,353		$	7,027		$	6,373
	Corporate and unallocated shared expenses	(170		)	(155		)	(295		)	(271		)
	Restructuring and impairment charges	—			(48		)	—			(67		)
	Other expense, net	—			(37		)	—			(31		)
	Interest income/(expense), net	8			62			(50		)	111
	Income before income taxes	$	3,320		$	3,175		$	6,682		$	6,115

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Acquisitions	Acquisitions
	Maker Studios
	On May 7, 2014, the Company acquired Maker Studios, Inc. (Maker), a leading network of online video content, for approximately $500 million of cash consideration. Maker shareholders may also receive up to $450 million of additional cash upon final determination of Maker’s achievement of performance targets for calendar years 2014 and 2015. The Company has recognized a $198 million liability for the fair value of the contingent consideration (determined by a probability weighting of potential payouts). Subsequent changes in the estimated fair value, if any, will be recognized in earnings. The majority of the purchase price has been allocated to goodwill, which is not deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill reflects the synergies expected from enhancing the presence of Disney’s franchises and brands through the use of Maker’s distribution platform, advanced technology and business intelligence capability. The revenue and net income of Maker included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the quarter and six months ended March 28, 2015 was not material.
	Goodwill
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended March 28, 2015 are as follows:
		Media			Parks and		Studio			Consumer			Interactive			Total
		Networks			Resorts		Entertainment			Products
	Balance at Sept. 27, 2014	$	16,378		$	291	$	6,856		$	2,967		$	1,389		$	27,881
	Acquisitions	—			—		—			—			—			—
	Dispositions	—			—		—			(1		)	—			(1		)
	Other, net	(12		)	—		(9		)	—			(4		)	(25		)
	Balance at Mar. 28, 2015	$	16,366		$	291	$	6,847		$	2,966		$	1,385		$	27,855

Dispositions_and_Other_Expense

Dispositions and Other Expense Dispositions and Other Expense	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]	Dispositions and Other Expense
	Other expense for the quarters and six-month periods ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014 is as follows:
		Quarter Ended					Six Months Ended
		March 28,		March 29,			March 28,		March 29,
		2015		2014			2015		2014
	Venezuelan foreign currency translation loss	$	—	$	(143	)	$	—	$	(143	)
	Gain on sale of property	—		77			—		77
	Other	—		29			—		35
	Other expense, net	$	—	$	(37	)	$	—	$	(31	)
	Venezuela foreign currency loss
	The Company has operations in Venezuela, including film and television distribution and merchandise licensing and has net monetary assets denominated in Venezuelan bolivares (BsF), which primarily consist of cash. The Venezuelan government (Government) has foreign currency exchange controls, which centralize the purchase and sale of all foreign currency at an official rate determined by the Government, currently 6.3 BsF per U.S. dollar. Although the Company has generally been unable to repatriate its cash at the official rate, we translated our net monetary assets at the official rate through December 28, 2013. In January 2014, the Government announced that currency arising from certain transactions could be exchanged at an alternative rate (SICAD 1), which fluctuated based on Government-run auctions. The ability to convert currency in the SICAD 1 market was dependent on market factors and Government discretion, and the Company was not able to convert its currency at this rate. In March 2014, the Government launched a new currency exchange market (SICAD 2), which allowed entities to submit a daily application to exchange foreign currency with financial institutions that are registered with the Venezuelan central bank. Foreign currency exchange rates under SICAD 2 fluctuated daily. The ability to convert in the SICAD 2 market was also dependent on market factors, including the availability of U.S. dollars. Although a small portion of the Company’s cash may have been eligible to be exchanged at SICAD 1, the majority was only eligible for exchange at SICAD 2. Accordingly, the Company began translating its BsF denominated net monetary assets at the SICAD 2 rate resulting in a loss of $143 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2014 based on the SICAD 2 rate, which was 50.9 BsF per U.S. dollar at March 29, 2014.
	In February 2015, the Government combined the SICAD 1 and SICAD 2 exchange mechanisms (SICAD) and introduced another exchange mechanism, (SIMADI). The SIMADI exchange mechanism allows for trading BsF at prices set by the market. The Company does not believe it can successfully convert currency at the SICAD rate and therefore, in the second quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company began translating its BsF denominated net monetary assets at the SIMADI rate resulting in an immaterial loss included in "Costs and expenses" in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income. The SIMADI rate on March 28, 2015 was 191.0 BsF per U.S. dollar and the Company had net monetary assets of approximately 1.9 billion BsF on March 28, 2015.
	Other
	During the second quarter of fiscal year 2014, the Company recognized $29 million for a portion of a settlement of an affiliate contract dispute.

Borrowings

Borrowings	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Borrowings	Borrowings
	During the six months ended March 28, 2015, the Company’s borrowing activity was as follows:
		September 27,			Borrowings			Reductions of borrowings			Other			March 28,
		2014									Activity			2015
	Commercial paper with original maturities less than three months (1)	$	50		$	1,855		$	—		$	1		$	1,906
	Commercial paper with original maturities greater than three months	—			1,822			(1,723		)	1			100
	U.S. medium-term notes	13,713			—			(1,800		)	5			11,918
	Foreign currency denominated debt	783			123			(149		)	(34		)	723
	Other	294			—			(24		)	40			310
	Total	$	14,840		$	3,800		$	(3,696	)	$	13		$	14,957
	(1) Borrowings and reductions of borrowings are reported net.
	The Company has bank facilities with a syndicate of lenders to support commercial paper borrowings. The following is a summary of the bank facilities at March 28, 2015:
		Committed			Capacity			Unused
		Capacity			Used			Capacity
	Facility expiring March 2016	$	1,500		$	—		$	1,500
	Facility expiring June 2017	2,250			—			2,250
	Facility expiring March 2019	2,250			—			2,250
	Total	$	6,000		$	—		$	6,000
	The Company had a $1.5 billion bank facility expiring in March 2015. This facility was refinanced and the maturity extended to March 2016. All of the above bank facilities allow for borrowings at LIBOR-based rates plus a spread depending on the credit default swap spread applicable to the Company’s debt, subject to a cap and floor that vary with the Company’s debt rating assigned by Moody’s Investors Service and Standard and Poor’s. The spread above LIBOR can range from 0.23% to 1.63%. The Company also has the ability to issue up to $800 million of letters of credit under the facility expiring in March 2019, which if utilized, reduces available borrowings under this facility. As of March 28, 2015, $220 million of letters of credit were outstanding, of which none were issued under this facility. The facilities contain only one financial covenant, relating to interest coverage, which the Company met on March 28, 2015 by a significant margin, and specifically exclude certain entities, including the International Theme Parks, from any representations, covenants, or events of default.
	Interest income/(expense)
	Interest and investment income and interest expense are reported net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and consist of the following (net of capitalized interest):
		Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
		March 28,			March 29,			March 28,			March 29,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Interest expense	$	(66	)	$	(67	)	$	(135	)	$	(148	)
	Interest and investment income	74			129			85			259
	Interest income/(expense), net	$	8		$	62		$	(50	)	$	111
	Interest and investment income includes gains and losses on the sale of publicly and non-publicly traded investments, investment impairments and interest earned on cash and cash equivalents and certain receivables. The quarter and six months ended March 28, 2015 included $48 million and $7 million of realized net gains on publicly and non-publicly traded investments, respectively. The quarter ended March 29, 2014 included $92 million of realized net gains on publicly traded investments and no gains or losses on non-publicly traded investments. The six months ended March 29, 2014 included $151 million and $46 million of realized net gains on publicly and non-publicly traded investments, respectively.

International_Theme_Park_Inves

International Theme Park Investments	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
International Theme Park Investments	International Theme Park Investments
	At March 28, 2015, the Company had a 77% effective ownership interest in the operations of Disneyland Paris (see Disneyland Paris recapitalization discussion below), a 46% ownership interest in the operations of HKDL and a 43% ownership interest in the operations of Shanghai Disney Resort, all of which are VIEs consolidated in the Company’s financial statements. See Note 1 for the Company’s policy on consolidating VIEs.
	The following tables present summarized balance sheet information for the Company as of March 28, 2015 and September 27, 2014, reflecting the impact of consolidating the International Theme Parks balance sheets.
		As of March 28, 2015
		Before			International			Total
		International			Theme Parks
		Theme Parks			and Adjustments
		Consolidation
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,778		$	967		$	3,745
	Other current assets	11,644			257			11,901
	Total current assets	14,422			1,224			15,646
	Investments/Advances	6,844			(4,269		)	2,575
	Parks, resorts and other property	17,030			6,732			23,762
	Other assets	43,674			58			43,732
	Total assets	$	81,970		$	3,745		$	85,715
	Current portion of borrowings	$	2,771		$	—		$	2,771
	Other current liabilities	10,243			396			10,639
	Total current liabilities	13,014			396			13,410
	Borrowings	11,928			258			12,186
	Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities	10,205			177			10,382
	Equity	46,823			2,914			49,737
	Total liabilities and equity	$	81,970		$	3,745		$	85,715
		As of September 27, 2014
		Before			International			Total
		International			Theme Parks
		Theme Parks			and Adjustments
		Consolidation
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,645		$	776		$	3,421
	Other current assets	11,452			303			11,755
	Total current assets	14,097			1,079			15,176
	Investments/Advances	6,627			(3,931		)	2,696
	Parks, resorts and other property	17,081			6,251			23,332
	Other assets	42,958			24			42,982
	Total assets	$	80,763		$	3,423		$	84,186
	Current portion of borrowings	$	2,164		$	—		$	2,164
	Other current liabilities	10,318			810			11,128
	Total current liabilities	12,482			810			13,292
	Borrowings	12,423			253			12,676
	Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities	9,859			181			10,040
	Equity	45,999			2,179			48,178
	Total liabilities and equity	$	80,763		$	3,423		$	84,186
	The following table presents summarized income statement information of the Company for the six months ended March 28, 2015, reflecting the impact of consolidating the International Theme Parks income statements.
		Before			International			Total
		International			Theme Parks
		Theme Parks			and Adjustments
		Consolidation(1)
	Revenues	$	24,838		$	1,014		$	25,852
	Cost and expenses	(18,409		)	(1,129		)	(19,538		)
	Other income/(expense), net	(31		)	31			—
	Interest expense, net	(12		)	(38		)	(50		)
	Equity in the income of investees	333			85			418
	Income before income taxes	6,719			(37		)	6,682
	Income taxes	(2,210		)	—			(2,210		)
	Net income	$	4,509		$	(37	)	$	4,472
	(1)	These amounts include the International Theme Parks under the equity method of accounting. As such, royalty and management fee income from these operations is included in Revenues and our share of their net income/(loss) is included in Equity in the income of investees. There were $29 million of royalties and management fees recognized for the six months ended March 28, 2015.
	The following table presents summarized cash flow statement information of the Company for the six months ended March 28, 2015, reflecting the impact of consolidating the International Theme Parks cash flow statements.
		Before			International			Total
		International			Theme Parks
		Theme Parks			and Adjustments
		Consolidation
	Cash provided by operations	$	4,788		$	(15	)	$	4,773
	Investments in parks, resorts and other property	(851		)	(1,054		)	(1,905		)
	Cash (used in)/provided by other investing activities	(432		)	510			78
	Cash (used in)/provided by financing activities	(3,125		)	780			(2,345		)
Impact of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	(247		)	(30		)	(277		)
Change in cash and cash equivalents	133			191			324
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	2,645			776			3,421
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	2,778		$	967		$	3,745
Disneyland Paris
In January 2015, Disneyland Paris received its shareholders’ approval to implement a €1.0 billion recapitalization consisting of the following:
•	An equity rights offering completed in February 2015, which raised €0.4 billion in cash proceeds of which the Company funded €0.2 billion. The Company purchased shares that were unsubscribed by other Disneyland Paris shareholders, which increased the Company’s effective ownership by approximately four percentage points.
•	In February 2015, the Company converted €0.6 billion of its loans to Disneyland Paris into equity at a conversion price of €1.25 per share. The conversion increased the Company’s effective ownership by an additional 23 percentage points. In addition, the Company replaced its existing lines of credit with Disneyland Paris with a new €350 million line of credit bearing interest at EURIBOR plus 2.0% and maturing in 2023. The prior lines of credit were repaid, and there is no outstanding balance under the new line of credit at March 28, 2015. As of March 28, 2015, the total outstanding balance of loans provided by the Company to Disneyland Paris was €1.0 billion.
•	Following regulatory approval, the Company opened a mandatory tender offer to the other Disneyland Paris shareholders in April 2015 to purchase their shares at €1.25 per share, and the Company may be required to purchase up to an additional €0.3 billion in shares. There was an appeal to the regulatory approval, and the tender offer will remain outstanding during the appeal process.
•	Following the completion of the mandatory tender offer and to offset the dilution caused by the loan conversion, the Company will offer the right to Disneyland Paris shareholders to purchase shares from the Company at €1.25.
As of March 28, 2015, the Company has a 77% effective ownership interest in Disneyland Paris. The Company’s final ownership interest following the recapitalization will depend on the number of Disneyland Paris shareholders that accept the Company’s tender offer and/or exercise their anti-dilution rights. The Company will have a minimum effective ownership interest of 54% after the above transaction.
The Company has recognized approximately $375 million of deferred income tax assets on the difference between the Company’s tax basis in its investment in Disneyland Paris and the Company’s financial statement carrying value of Disneyland Paris. The Company will likely be required to write-off this deferred tax asset as a result of the recapitalization although it will depend on the final outcome of the tender offer and anti-dilution process including the determination of our final ownership interest.
The recapitalization is expected to be completed by the end of 2015.
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
At September 27, 2014, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Company had a 52% and 48% equity interest in HKDL, respectively. In addition, HKSAR holds a right to receive additional shares over time if HKDL exceeds certain return on asset performance targets. The amount of additional shares HKSAR can receive varies to the extent certain performance targets are exceeded, but is capped on both an annual and cumulative basis. Because HKDL exceeded the performance targets in fiscal 2014, HKSAR received additional shares, which increased their ownership interest to approximately 54%. Additional shares that may be issued in future years could decrease the Company’s equity interest by up to an additional 8 percentage points over a period no shorter than 17 years.
HKDL plans to build a third hotel at the resort, which is expected to open in 2017 and cost approximately $550 million. To fund the construction, the Company will contribute approximately $219 million of equity, and HKSAR will convert an equal amount of its outstanding loan to HKDL into equity. Additionally, the Company and HKSAR will provide shareholder loans of up to approximately $149 million and $104 million, respectively. The loans will mature on dates from fiscal 2022 through fiscal 2025 and bear interest at a rate of three month HIBOR plus 2%.
Shanghai Disney Resort
The Company and Shanghai Shendi (Group) Co., Ltd (Shendi) are constructing a Disney Resort (Shanghai Disney Resort) in the Pudong district of Shanghai that includes a theme park, two hotels and a retail, dining and entertainment area with a planned investment of approximately 34 billion yuan ($5.5 billion). Construction on the project began in April 2011, with the completion of major construction work anticipated by the end of calendar 2015 and opening planned for spring 2016.
The total investment in Shanghai Disney Resort will be funded in accordance with each partner’s ownership percentage, with approximately 67% from equity contributions and 33% from shareholder loans. Shanghai Disney Resort is owned through two joint venture companies, in which Shendi owns 57% and the Company owns 43%. An additional joint venture, in which the Company has a 70% interest and Shendi a 30% interest, is responsible for designing, constructing and operating Shanghai Disney Resort.

Pension_and_Other_Benefit_Prog

Pension and Other Benefit Programs	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension and Other Benefit Programs	Pension and Other Benefit Programs
	The components of net periodic benefit cost are as follows:
		Pension Plans												Postretirement Medical Plans
		Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended						Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
		28-Mar-15			29-Mar-14			28-Mar-15			29-Mar-14			28-Mar-15			29-Mar-14			28-Mar-15			29-Mar-14
	Service costs	$	83		$	71		$	166		$	142		$	3		$	2		$	7		$	5
	Interest costs	131			122			262			244			17			17			34			33
	Expected return on	(178		)	(162		)	(356		)	(323		)	(9		)	(9		)	(19		)	(18		)
	plan assets
	Amortization of prior-	4			3			8			7			(1		)	(1		)	(1		)	(1		)
	year service costs
	Recognized net	61			37			123			73			2			(2		)	5			(4		)
	actuarial loss/(gain)
	Net periodic benefit	$	101		$	71		$	203		$	143		$	12		$	7		$	26		$	15
	cost
	During the six months ended March 28, 2015, the Company did not make any material contributions to its pension and postretirement medical plans. The Company expects total pension and postretirement medical plan contributions in fiscal 2015 of approximately $375 million to $400 million. Final minimum pension plan funding requirements for fiscal 2015 will be determined based on our January 1, 2015 funding actuarial valuation, which will be available in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share
	Diluted earnings per share amounts are based upon the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the period and are calculated using the treasury stock method for equity-based compensation awards (Awards). A reconciliation of the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding and Awards excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation, as they were anti-dilutive, are as follows:
		Quarter Ended		Six Months Ended
		March 28,	March 29,	March 28,	March 29,
		2015	2014	2015	2014
	Shares (in millions):
	Weighted average number of common and	1,699	1,750	1,700	1,756
	common equivalent shares outstanding (basic)
	Weighted average dilutive impact of Awards	16	20	16	21
	Weighted average number of common and common	1,715	1,770	1,716	1,777
	equivalent shares outstanding (diluted)
	Awards excluded from diluted earnings per share	5	6	7	8

Equity

Equity	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Equity	Equity
	On December 3, 2014, the Company declared a $1.15 per share dividend ($1.9 billion) related to fiscal 2014 for shareholders of record on December 15, 2014, which was paid on January 8, 2015. The Company paid a $0.86 per share dividend ($1.5 billion) during the second quarter of fiscal 2014 related to fiscal 2013.
	During the six months ended March 28, 2015, the Company repurchased 20 million shares of its common stock for $1.8 billion. On January 30, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors increased the repurchase authorization to a total of 400 million shares as of that date. As of March 28, 2015, the Company had remaining authorization in place to repurchase approximately 396 million additional shares. The repurchase program does not have an expiration date.
	The following table summarizes the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) including our proportional share of equity method investee amounts, net of 37% estimated tax:
										Unrecognized				Foreign				AOCI
										Pension and				Currency
										Postretirement				Translation
		Market Value Adjustments								Medical				and Other
		Investments, net				Cash Flow Hedges				Expense
	Balance at December 27, 2014	$	84			$	339			$	(2,152	)		$	(151	)		$	(1,880	)
	Quarter Ended March 28, 2015:
	Unrealized gains (losses) arising	(24		)		183				(9		)		(72		)		78
	during the period
	Reclassifications of net (gains)	(30		)		(54		)		43				—				(41		)
	losses to net income
	Balance at March 28, 2015	$	30			$	468			$	(2,118	)		$	(223	)		$	(1,843	)
	Balance at December 28, 2013	$	76			$	114			$	(1,246	)		$	(88	)		$	(1,144	)
	Quarter Ended March 29, 2014:
	Unrealized gains (losses) arising	22				(43		)		15				(1		)		(7		)
	during the period
	Reclassifications of net (gains)	(58		)		(21		)		24				—				(55		)
	losses to net income
	Balance at March 29, 2014	$	40			$	50			$	(1,207	)		$	(89	)		$	(1,206	)
	Balance at September 27, 2014	$	100			$	204			$	(2,196	)		$	(76	)		$	(1,968	)
	Six Months Ended March 28, 2015:
	Unrealized gains (losses) arising	(40		)		359				(9		)		(147		)		163
	during the period
	Reclassifications of net (gains)	(30		)		(95		)		87				—				(38		)
	losses to net income
	Balance at March 28, 2015	$	30			$	468			$	(2,118	)		$	(223	)		$	(1,843	)
	Balance at September 28, 2013	$	95			$	83			$	(1,271	)		$	(94	)		$	(1,187	)
	Six Months Ended March 29, 2014:
	Unrealized gains (losses) arising	40				(2		)		15				5				58
	during the period
	Reclassifications of net (gains)	(95		)		(31		)		49				—				(77		)
	losses to net income
	Balance at March 29, 2014	$	40			$	50			$	(1,207	)		$	(89	)		$	(1,206	)
	Details about AOCI components reclassified to net income are as follows:
	Gains/(losses) in net income:		Affected line item in the		Quarter Ended								Six Months Ended
			Condensed Consolidated
			Statements of Income:		March 28,				March 29,				March 28,				March 29,
					2015				2014				2015				2014
	Investments, net		Interest income/(expense), net		$	48			$	92			$	48			$	151
	Estimated tax		Income taxes		(18		)		(34		)		(18		)		(56		)
					30				58				30				95
	Cash flow hedges		Primarily revenue		86				33				151				49
	Estimated tax		Income taxes		(32		)		(12		)		(56		)		(18		)
					54				21				95				31
	Pension and postretirement		Costs and expenses		(68		)		(38		)		(138		)		(78		)
	medical expense
	Estimated tax		Income taxes		25				14				51				29
					(43		)		(24		)		(87		)		(49		)
	Total reclassifications for the period				$	41			$	55			$	38			$	77
	At March 28, 2015, the Company held available-for-sale investments in net unrecognized gain positions totaling $45 million and no investments in significant unrecognized loss positions. At September 27, 2014, the Company held available-for-sale investments in net unrecognized gain positions totaling $55 million and no investments in significant unrecognized loss positions.

EquityBased_Compensation

Equity-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Equity-Based Compensation	Equity-Based Compensation
	Compensation expense related to stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units (RSUs) is as follows:
		Quarter Ended				Six Months Ended
		March 28,		March 29,		March 28,		March 29,
		2015		2014		2015		2014
	Stock options/rights (1)	$	27	$	26	$	52	$	51
	RSUs	83		86		162		160
	Total equity-based compensation expense (2)	$	110	$	112	$	214	$	211
	Equity-based compensation expense capitalized	$	14	$	15	$	29	$	29
	during the period
	(1)	Includes stock appreciation rights.
	(2)	Equity-based compensation expense is net of capitalized equity-based compensation and excludes amortization of previously capitalized equity-based compensation costs. During the quarter and six months ended March 28, 2015, amortization of previously capitalized equity-based compensation totaled $9 million and $18 million, respectively. During the quarter and six months ended March 29, 2014, amortization of previously capitalized equity-based compensation totaled $14 million and $27 million, respectively.
	Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options/rights and RSUs totaled approximately $197 million and $629 million, respectively, as of March 28, 2015.
	The weighted average grant date fair values of options issued during the six months ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014 were $22.64 and $19.16, respectively.
	During the six months ended March 28, 2015, the Company made equity compensation grants consisting of 5.0 million stock options and 4.2 million RSUs.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies
	Legal Matters
	Beef Products, Inc. v. American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. On September 13, 2012, plaintiffs filed an action in South Dakota state court against certain subsidiaries and employees of the Company and others, asserting claims for defamation arising from alleged false statements and implications, statutory and common law product disparagement, and tortious interference with existing and prospective business relationships. The claims arise out of ABC News reports published in March and April 2012 that discussed the subject of labeling requirements for production processes related to a product one plaintiff produces that is added to ground beef before sale to consumers. Plaintiffs seek actual and consequential damages in excess of $400 million, statutory damages (including treble damages) pursuant to South Dakota’s Agricultural Food Products Disparagement Act, and punitive damages. On July 9, 2013, the Company moved in state court to dismiss all claims and on March 27, 2014, the state court dismissed certain common law disparagement counts as preempted by South Dakota’s produce disparagement statute, but denied the motion on the remaining claims. On April 23, 2014, the Company petitioned the South Dakota Supreme Court to allow a discretionary appeal seeking reversal of the state court’s order permitting the remaining common law disparagement claims to proceed and also seeking reversal of its decision to allow certain claims to proceed as defamation claims. On May 22, 2014, the South Dakota Supreme Court denied the Company’s petition. On May 23, 2014, the Company answered the Complaint. Trial is set for February 2017. At this time, the Company is not able to predict the ultimate outcome of this matter, nor can it estimate the range of possible loss.
	The Company, together with, in some instances, certain of its directors and officers, is a defendant or codefendant in various other legal actions involving copyright, breach of contract and various other claims incident to the conduct of its businesses.
	Management does not believe that the Company has incurred a probable, material loss by reason of any of the above actions.
	Contractual Guarantees
	The Company has guaranteed bond issuances by the Anaheim Public Authority that were used by the City of Anaheim to finance construction of infrastructure and a public parking facility adjacent to the Disneyland Resort. Revenues from sales, occupancy and property taxes from the Disneyland Resort and non-Disney hotels are used by the City of Anaheim to repay the bonds. In the event of a debt service shortfall, the Company will be responsible to fund the shortfall. As of March 28, 2015, the remaining debt service obligation guaranteed by the Company was $330 million, of which $64 million was principal. To the extent that tax revenues exceed the debt service payments in subsequent periods, the Company would be reimbursed for any previously funded shortfalls. To date, tax revenues have exceeded the debt service payments for these bonds.
	Long-Term Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses
	The Company has accounts receivable with original maturities greater than one year related to the sale of television program rights within the Media Networks segment and vacation ownership units within the Parks and Resorts segment. Allowances for credit losses are established against these receivables as necessary.
	The Company estimates the allowance for credit losses related to receivables from the sale of television programs based upon a number of factors, including historical experience and the financial condition of individual companies with which we do business. The balance of television program sales receivables recorded in other non-current assets, net of an immaterial allowance for credit losses, was $0.9 billion as of March 28, 2015. The activity in the current period related to the allowance for credit losses was not material.
	The Company estimates the allowance for credit losses related to receivables from sales of its vacation ownership units based primarily on historical collection experience. Estimates of uncollectible amounts also consider the economic environment and the age of receivables. The balance of mortgage receivables recorded in other non-current assets, net of a related allowance for credit losses of approximately 4%, was approximately $0.7 billion as of March 28, 2015. The activity in the current period related to the allowance for credit losses was not material.
	Income Taxes
	During the six months ended March 28, 2015, the Company increased its gross unrecognized tax benefits by $57 million to $860 million with a corresponding increase to income tax expense.
	In the next twelve months, it is reasonably possible that our unrecognized tax benefits could change due to resolutions of open tax matters. These resolutions would reduce our unrecognized tax benefits by approximately $151 million, of which $78 million would reduce our income tax expense and effective tax rate if recognized.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements
	Fair value is defined as the amount that would be received for selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants and is classified in one of the following three categories:
	Level 1 - Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets
	Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets
	Level 3 - Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable
	The Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value are summarized in the following tables by fair value measurement Level:
		Fair Value Measurement at March 28, 2015
		Level 1		Level 2			Level 3			Total
	Assets
	Investments	$	79	$	—		$	—		$	79
	Derivatives
	Interest rate	—		104			—			104
	Foreign exchange	—		1,327			—			1,327
	Other	—		1			—			1
	Liabilities
	Derivatives
	Interest rate	—		(20		)	—			(20		)
	Foreign exchange	—		(300		)	—			(300		)
	Other	—		(68		)	—			(68		)
	Other	—		—			(198		)	(198		)
	Total recorded at fair value	$	79	$	1,044		$	(198	)	$	925
	Fair value of borrowings	$	—	$	14,656		$	816		$	15,472
		Fair Value Measurement at September 27, 2014
		Level 1		Level 2			Level 3			Total
	Assets
	Investments	$	100	$	—		$	—		$	100
	Derivatives
	Interest rate	—		117			—			117
	Foreign exchange	—		621			—			621
	Liabilities
	Derivatives
	Interest rate	—		(75		)	—			(75		)
	Foreign exchange	—		(121		)	—			(121		)
	Other	—		—			(198		)	(198		)
	Total recorded at fair value	$	100	$	542		$	(198	)	$	444
	Fair value of borrowings	$	—	$	14,374		$	901		$	15,275
	The fair values of Level 2 derivatives are primarily determined by internal discounted cash flow models that use observable inputs such as interest rates, yield curves and foreign currency exchange rates. Counterparty credit risk, which is mitigated by master netting agreements and collateral posting arrangements with certain counterparties, did not have a material impact on derivative fair value estimates.
	Level 2 borrowings, which include commercial paper and U.S. medium-term notes, are valued based on quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets.
	The fair value of the Level 3 other liabilities represents the fair value of the contingent consideration for Maker and is determined by a probability weighting of potential payouts.
	Level 3 borrowings, which include HKDL borrowings and other foreign currency denominated borrowings, are generally valued based on historical market transactions, prevailing market interest rates and the Company’s current borrowing cost and credit risk.
	The Company’s financial instruments also include cash, cash equivalents, receivables and accounts payable. The carrying values of these financial instruments approximate the fair values.

Derivative_Instruments

Derivative Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments	Derivative Instruments
	The Company manages its exposure to various risks relating to its ongoing business operations according to a risk management policy. The primary risks managed with derivative instruments are interest rate risk and foreign exchange risk.
	The Company’s derivative positions measured at fair value are summarized in the following tables:
		As of March 28, 2015
		Current			Other Assets			Other			Other Long-
		Assets						Accrued			Term
								Liabilities			Liabilities
	Derivatives designated as hedges
	Foreign exchange	$	562		$	371		$	(113	)	$	(16	)
	Interest rate	—			104			(20		)	—
	Other	—			1			(16		)	(5		)
	Derivatives not designated as hedges
	Foreign exchange	180			214			(160		)	(11		)
	Other	—			—			—			(47		)
	Gross fair value of derivatives	742			690			(309		)	(79		)
	Counterparty netting	(280		)	(45		)	299			26
	Cash collateral (received)/posted	(330		)	(281		)	—			—
	Net derivative positions	$	132		$	364		$	(10	)	$	(53	)
		As of September 27, 2014
		Current			Other Assets			Other			Other Long-
		Assets						Accrued			Term
								Liabilities			Liabilities
	Derivatives designated as hedges
	Foreign exchange	$	251		$	160		$	(54	)	$	(8	)
	Interest rate	—			117			(75		)	—
	Derivatives not designated as hedges
	Foreign exchange	171			39			(59		)	—
	Gross fair value of derivatives	422			316			(188		)	(8		)
	Counterparty netting	(144		)	(18		)	154			8
	Cash collateral (received)/posted	(80		)	(119		)	—			—
	Net derivative positions	$	198		$	179		$	(34	)	$	—
	Interest Rate Risk Management
	The Company is exposed to the impact of interest rate changes primarily through its borrowing activities. The Company’s objective is to mitigate the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and on the market value of its borrowings. In accordance with its policy, the Company targets its fixed-rate debt as a percentage of its net debt between a minimum and maximum percentage. The Company typically uses pay-floating and pay-fixed interest rate swaps to facilitate its interest rate management activities.
	The Company designates pay-floating interest rate swaps as fair value hedges of fixed-rate borrowings effectively converting fixed-rate borrowings to variable rate borrowings indexed to LIBOR. As of March 28, 2015 and September 27, 2014, the total notional amount of the Company’s pay-floating interest rate swaps was $5.8 billion and $6.8 billion, respectively. The following table summarizes adjustments related to fair value hedges included in "Interest income/(expense), net" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
		Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
		March 28,			March 29,			March 28,			March 29,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Gain (loss) on interest rate swaps	$	34		$	15		$	44		$	(16	)
	Gain (loss) on hedged borrowings	(34		)	(15		)	(44		)	16
	In addition, during the quarter and six months ended March 28, 2015, the Company realized net benefits of $24 million and $49 million, respectively, in net interest expense related to the pay-floating interest rate swaps. During the quarter and six months ended March 29, 2014, the Company realized net benefits of $22 million and $44 million, respectively, in net interest expense related to the pay-floating interest rate swaps.
	The Company may designate pay-fixed interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges of interest payments on floating-rate borrowings. Pay-fixed swaps effectively convert floating-rate borrowings to fixed-rate borrowings. The unrealized gains or losses from these cash flow hedges are deferred in AOCI and recognized in interest expense as the interest payments occur. The Company did not have pay-fixed interest rate swaps that were designated as cash flow hedges of interest payments at March 28, 2015 or at September 27, 2014 and gains and losses related to pay-fixed swaps recognized in earnings for the six months ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014 were not material.
	Foreign Exchange Risk Management
	The Company transacts business globally and is subject to risks associated with changing foreign currency exchange rates. The Company’s objective is to reduce earnings and cash flow fluctuations associated with foreign currency exchange rate changes, enabling management to focus on core business issues and challenges.
	The Company enters into option and forward contracts that change in value as foreign currency exchange rates change to protect the value of its existing foreign currency assets, liabilities, firm commitments and forecasted but not firmly committed foreign currency transactions. In accordance with policy, the Company hedges its forecasted foreign currency transactions for periods generally not to exceed four years within an established minimum and maximum range of annual exposure. The gains and losses on these contracts offset changes in the U.S. dollar equivalent value of the related forecasted transaction, asset, liability or firm commitment. The principal currencies hedged are the euro, Japanese yen, Canadian dollar and British pound. Cross-currency swaps are used to effectively convert foreign currency-denominated borrowings into U.S. dollar denominated borrowings.
	The Company designates foreign exchange forward and option contracts as cash flow hedges of firmly committed and forecasted foreign currency transactions. As of March 28, 2015 and September 27, 2014, the notional amounts of the Company’s net foreign exchange cash flow hedges were $5.3 billion and $5.0 billion, respectively. Mark-to-market gains and losses on these contracts are deferred in AOCI and are recognized in earnings when the hedged transactions occur, offsetting changes in the value of the foreign currency transactions. Gains and losses recognized related to ineffectiveness for the six months ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014 were not material. Net deferred gains recorded in AOCI for contracts that will mature in the next twelve months totaled $466 million.
	Foreign exchange risk management contracts with respect to foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are not designated as hedges and do not qualify for hedge accounting. The notional amounts of these foreign exchange contracts at March 28, 2015 and September 27, 2014 were $3.0 billion and $4.3 billion, respectively. The following table summarizes the net foreign exchange gains or losses recognized on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities and the net foreign exchange gains or losses on the foreign exchange contracts we entered into to mitigate our exposure with respect to foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities for the six months ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014 by the corresponding line item in which they are recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
		Costs and Expenses												Interest Income/(Expense), net
		Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended						Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
		March 28,			March 29,			March 28,			March 29,			March 28,			March 29,			March 28,			March 29,
		2015			2014			2015			2014			2015			2014			2015			2014
	Net gains (losses) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities	$	(333	)	$	(5	)	$	(548	)	$	4		$	19		$	6		$	31		$	18
	Net gains (losses) on foreign exchange risk management contracts not designated as hedges	310			(22		)	515			(44		)	(17		)	(11		)	(29		)	(21		)
	Net gains (losses)	$	(23	)	$	(27	)	$	(33	)	$	(40	)	$	2		$	(5	)	$	2		$	(3	)
	In addition to the amounts in the above table, the Company recorded a $143 million foreign currency translation loss on net monetary assets denominated in Venezuelan BsF in the second quarter of fiscal 2014, which was reported in "Other expense, net" (see Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).
	Commodity Price Risk Management
	The Company is subject to the volatility of commodities prices and the Company designates certain commodity forward contracts as cash flow hedges of forecasted commodity purchases. Mark-to-market gains and losses on these contracts are deferred in AOCI and are recognized in earnings when the hedged transactions occur, offsetting changes in the value of commodity purchases. The notional amount of these commodities contracts at March 28, 2015 and September 27, 2014 and related gains or losses recognized in earnings for the six months ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014 were not material.
	Risk Management – Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges
	The Company enters into certain other risk management contracts that are not designated as hedges and do not qualify for hedge accounting. These contracts, which include certain commodity swap contracts, are intended to offset economic exposures of the Company and are carried at market value with any changes in value recorded in earnings. The fair value of these contracts at March 28, 2015 and September 27, 2014 were not material. The related gains or losses recognized in earnings were not material for the six months ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014.
	Contingent Features and Cash Collateral
	The Company has master netting arrangements by counterparty with respect to certain derivative financial instrument contracts. The Company may be required to post collateral in the event that a net liability position with a counterparty exceeds limits defined by contract and that vary with the Company’s credit rating. In addition, these contracts may require a counterparty to post collateral to the Company in the event that a net receivable position with a counterparty exceeds limits defined by contract and that vary with the counterparty’s credit rating. If the Company’s or the counterparty’s credit ratings were to fall below investment grade, such counterparties or the Company would also have the right to terminate our derivative contracts, which could lead to a net payment to or from the Company for the aggregate net value by counterparty of our derivative contracts. The aggregate fair values of derivative instruments with credit-risk-related contingent features in a net liability position by counterparty were $16 million and $34 million on March 28, 2015 and September 27, 2014, respectively.

Restructuring_and_Impairment_C

Restructuring and Impairment Charges Restructuring and Impairment Charges (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Restructuring and Impairment Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	Restructuring and Impairment Charges
	There were no restructuring and impairment charges in the current quarter and six-month period. The Company recorded $48 million and $67 million of restructuring and impairment charges in the prior-year quarter and six-month period, respectively, driven by severance costs related to organizational and cost structure initiatives across various of our businesses.

New_Accounting_Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements	New Accounting Pronouncements
	Revenue from Contracts with Customers
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued guidance that replaces the existing accounting standards for revenue recognition. The guidance requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The standard is effective beginning the first quarter of the Company’s 2018 fiscal year (with early adoption not permitted) and may be adopted either by restating all years presented in the Company’s financial statements or by recording the impact of adoption as an adjustment to retained earnings at the beginning of fiscal 2018. In April 2015, the FASB announced its intent to amend the guidance for determining revenue recognition associated with the licensing of intellectual property and to defer the new standard’s effective date by one year. The Company is assessing the potential impact this guidance will have on its financial statements.
	Consolidations
	In February 2015, the FASB issued guidance that amends the existing accounting standards for consolidation under the variable interest entity and voting interest entity models. The new guidance changes the analysis for determining whether a fee paid to a decision maker or service provider is a variable interest. The standard is effective beginning the first quarter of the Company’s 2017 fiscal year (with early adoption permitted) and may be adopted either by restating all years presented in the Company’s financial statements or by recording the impact of adoption as an adjustment to retained earnings at the beginning of fiscal 2017. The Company is assessing the potential impact this guidance will have on its financial statements.

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Equity In Income of Investees By Segment	Equity in the income of investees included in segment operating results is as follows:
		Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
		March 28,			March 29,			March 28,			March 29,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Media Networks
	Cable Networks	$	223		$	223		$	465		$	480
	Broadcasting	(18		)	(6		)	(47		)	(24		)
	Equity in the income of investees included in	$	205		$	217		$	418		$	456
	segment operating income
Financial Information by Operating Segments
		Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
		March 28,			March 29,			March 28,			March 29,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Revenues (1):
	Media Networks	$	5,810		$	5,134		$	11,670		$	10,424
	Parks and Resorts	3,760			3,562			7,670			7,159
	Studio Entertainment	1,685			1,800			3,543			3,693
	Consumer Products	971			885			2,350			2,011
	Interactive	235			268			619			671
		$	12,461		$	11,649		$	25,852		$	23,958
	Segment operating income (1):
	Media Networks	$	2,101		$	2,133		$	3,596		$	3,588
	Parks and Resorts	566			457			1,371			1,128
	Studio Entertainment	427			475			971			884
	Consumer Products	362			274			988			704
	Interactive	26			14			101			69
		$	3,482		$	3,353		$	7,027		$	6,373
	(1) Studio Entertainment segment revenues and operating income include an allocation of Consumer Products revenues, which is meant to reflect royalties on sales of merchandise based on certain film properties. The increase to Studio Entertainment revenues and operating income and corresponding decrease to Consumer Products revenues and operating income totaled $133 million and $58 million for the quarters ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014, respectively, and $278 million and $121 million for the six months ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014, respectively.
Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Income before Income Taxes	A reconciliation of segment operating income to income before income taxes is as follows:
		Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
		March 28,			March 29,			March 28,			March 29,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Segment operating income	$	3,482		$	3,353		$	7,027		$	6,373
	Corporate and unallocated shared expenses	(170		)	(155		)	(295		)	(271		)
	Restructuring and impairment charges	—			(48		)	—			(67		)
	Other expense, net	—			(37		)	—			(31		)
	Interest income/(expense), net	8			62			(50		)	111
	Income before income taxes	$	3,320		$	3,175		$	6,682		$	6,115

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Schedule of Goodwill	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended March 28, 2015 are as follows:
		Media			Parks and		Studio			Consumer			Interactive			Total
		Networks			Resorts		Entertainment			Products
	Balance at Sept. 27, 2014	$	16,378		$	291	$	6,856		$	2,967		$	1,389		$	27,881
	Acquisitions	—			—		—			—			—			—
	Dispositions	—			—		—			(1		)	—			(1		)
	Other, net	(12		)	—		(9		)	—			(4		)	(25		)
	Balance at Mar. 28, 2015	$	16,366		$	291	$	6,847		$	2,966		$	1,385		$	27,855

Dispositions_and_Other_Expense1

Dispositions and Other Expense Dispositions and Other Expense (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income, by Component [Table Text Block]	Other expense for the quarters and six-month periods ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014 is as follows:
		Quarter Ended					Six Months Ended
		March 28,		March 29,			March 28,		March 29,
		2015		2014			2015		2014
	Venezuelan foreign currency translation loss	$	—	$	(143	)	$	—	$	(143	)
	Gain on sale of property	—		77			—		77
	Other	—		29			—		35
	Other expense, net	$	—	$	(37	)	$	—	$	(31	)

Borrowings_Tables

Borrowings (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Borrowing Activity	During the six months ended March 28, 2015, the Company’s borrowing activity was as follows:
		September 27,			Borrowings			Reductions of borrowings			Other			March 28,
		2014									Activity			2015
	Commercial paper with original maturities less than three months (1)	$	50		$	1,855		$	—		$	1		$	1,906
	Commercial paper with original maturities greater than three months	—			1,822			(1,723		)	1			100
	U.S. medium-term notes	13,713			—			(1,800		)	5			11,918
	Foreign currency denominated debt	783			123			(149		)	(34		)	723
	Other	294			—			(24		)	40			310
	Total	$	14,840		$	3,800		$	(3,696	)	$	13		$	14,957
	(1) Borrowings and reductions of borrowings are reported net.
Line of Credit Facilities	The Company has bank facilities with a syndicate of lenders to support commercial paper borrowings. The following is a summary of the bank facilities at March 28, 2015:
		Committed			Capacity			Unused
		Capacity			Used			Capacity
	Facility expiring March 2016	$	1,500		$	—		$	1,500
	Facility expiring June 2017	2,250			—			2,250
	Facility expiring March 2019	2,250			—			2,250
	Total	$	6,000		$	—		$	6,000
Interest Income/(Expense)	Interest and investment income and interest expense are reported net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and consist of the following (net of capitalized interest):
		Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
		March 28,			March 29,			March 28,			March 29,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Interest expense	$	(66	)	$	(67	)	$	(135	)	$	(148	)
	Interest and investment income	74			129			85			259
	Interest income/(expense), net	$	8		$	62		$	(50	)	$	111

International_Theme_Park_Inves1

International Theme Park Investments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Consolidating Balance Sheets
Impact of Consolidating Financial Statements of International Theme Parks	The following tables present summarized balance sheet information for the Company as of March 28, 2015 and September 27, 2014, reflecting the impact of consolidating the International Theme Parks balance sheets.
		As of March 28, 2015
		Before			International			Total
		International			Theme Parks
		Theme Parks			and Adjustments
		Consolidation
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,778		$	967		$	3,745
	Other current assets	11,644			257			11,901
	Total current assets	14,422			1,224			15,646
	Investments/Advances	6,844			(4,269		)	2,575
	Parks, resorts and other property	17,030			6,732			23,762
	Other assets	43,674			58			43,732
	Total assets	$	81,970		$	3,745		$	85,715
	Current portion of borrowings	$	2,771		$	—		$	2,771
	Other current liabilities	10,243			396			10,639
	Total current liabilities	13,014			396			13,410
	Borrowings	11,928			258			12,186
	Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities	10,205			177			10,382
	Equity	46,823			2,914			49,737
	Total liabilities and equity	$	81,970		$	3,745		$	85,715
		As of September 27, 2014
		Before			International			Total
		International			Theme Parks
		Theme Parks			and Adjustments
		Consolidation
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,645		$	776		$	3,421
	Other current assets	11,452			303			11,755
	Total current assets	14,097			1,079			15,176
	Investments/Advances	6,627			(3,931		)	2,696
	Parks, resorts and other property	17,081			6,251			23,332
	Other assets	42,958			24			42,982
	Total assets	$	80,763		$	3,423		$	84,186
	Current portion of borrowings	$	2,164		$	—		$	2,164
	Other current liabilities	10,318			810			11,128
	Total current liabilities	12,482			810			13,292
	Borrowings	12,423			253			12,676
	Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities	9,859			181			10,040
	Equity	45,999			2,179			48,178
	Total liabilities and equity	$	80,763		$	3,423		$	84,186
Consolidating Income Statements
Impact of Consolidating Financial Statements of International Theme Parks	The following table presents summarized income statement information of the Company for the six months ended March 28, 2015, reflecting the impact of consolidating the International Theme Parks income statements.
		Before			International			Total
		International			Theme Parks
		Theme Parks			and Adjustments
		Consolidation(1)
	Revenues	$	24,838		$	1,014		$	25,852
	Cost and expenses	(18,409		)	(1,129		)	(19,538		)
	Other income/(expense), net	(31		)	31			—
	Interest expense, net	(12		)	(38		)	(50		)
	Equity in the income of investees	333			85			418
	Income before income taxes	6,719			(37		)	6,682
	Income taxes	(2,210		)	—			(2,210		)
	Net income	$	4,509		$	(37	)	$	4,472
	(1)	These amounts include the International Theme Parks under the equity method of accounting. As such, royalty and management fee income from these operations is included in Revenues and our share of their net income/(loss) is included in Equity in the income of investees. There were $29 million of royalties and management fees recognized for the six months ended March 28, 2015.
Consolidating Cash Flow Statements
Impact of Consolidating Financial Statements of International Theme Parks	The following table presents summarized cash flow statement information of the Company for the six months ended March 28, 2015, reflecting the impact of consolidating the International Theme Parks cash flow statements.
		Before			International			Total
		International			Theme Parks
		Theme Parks			and Adjustments
		Consolidation
	Cash provided by operations	$	4,788		$	(15	)	$	4,773
	Investments in parks, resorts and other property	(851		)	(1,054		)	(1,905		)
	Cash (used in)/provided by other investing activities	(432		)	510			78
	Cash (used in)/provided by financing activities	(3,125		)	780			(2,345		)
	Impact of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	(247		)	(30		)	(277		)
	Change in cash and cash equivalents	133			191			324
	Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	2,645			776			3,421
	Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	2,778		$	967		$	3,745

Pension_and_Other_Benefit_Prog1

Pension and Other Benefit Programs (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Net Periodic Benefit Cost	The components of net periodic benefit cost are as follows:
		Pension Plans												Postretirement Medical Plans
		Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended						Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
		28-Mar-15			29-Mar-14			28-Mar-15			29-Mar-14			28-Mar-15			29-Mar-14			28-Mar-15			29-Mar-14
	Service costs	$	83		$	71		$	166		$	142		$	3		$	2		$	7		$	5
	Interest costs	131			122			262			244			17			17			34			33
	Expected return on	(178		)	(162		)	(356		)	(323		)	(9		)	(9		)	(19		)	(18		)
	plan assets
	Amortization of prior-	4			3			8			7			(1		)	(1		)	(1		)	(1		)
	year service costs
	Recognized net	61			37			123			73			2			(2		)	5			(4		)
	actuarial loss/(gain)
	Net periodic benefit	$	101		$	71		$	203		$	143		$	12		$	7		$	26		$	15
	cost

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Weighted Average Number of Common and Common Equivalent Shares Outstanding and Awards Excluded from Diluted Earnings Per Share Calculation	A reconciliation of the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding and Awards excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation, as they were anti-dilutive, are as follows:
		Quarter Ended		Six Months Ended
		March 28,	March 29,	March 28,	March 29,
		2015	2014	2015	2014
	Shares (in millions):
	Weighted average number of common and	1,699	1,750	1,700	1,756
	common equivalent shares outstanding (basic)
	Weighted average dilutive impact of Awards	16	20	16	21
	Weighted average number of common and common	1,715	1,770	1,716	1,777
	equivalent shares outstanding (diluted)
	Awards excluded from diluted earnings per share	5	6	7	8

Equity_Tables

Equity (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	The following table summarizes the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) including our proportional share of equity method investee amounts, net of 37% estimated tax:
										Unrecognized				Foreign				AOCI
										Pension and				Currency
										Postretirement				Translation
		Market Value Adjustments								Medical				and Other
		Investments, net				Cash Flow Hedges				Expense
	Balance at December 27, 2014	$	84			$	339			$	(2,152	)		$	(151	)		$	(1,880	)
	Quarter Ended March 28, 2015:
	Unrealized gains (losses) arising	(24		)		183				(9		)		(72		)		78
	during the period
	Reclassifications of net (gains)	(30		)		(54		)		43				—				(41		)
	losses to net income
	Balance at March 28, 2015	$	30			$	468			$	(2,118	)		$	(223	)		$	(1,843	)
	Balance at December 28, 2013	$	76			$	114			$	(1,246	)		$	(88	)		$	(1,144	)
	Quarter Ended March 29, 2014:
	Unrealized gains (losses) arising	22				(43		)		15				(1		)		(7		)
	during the period
	Reclassifications of net (gains)	(58		)		(21		)		24				—				(55		)
	losses to net income
	Balance at March 29, 2014	$	40			$	50			$	(1,207	)		$	(89	)		$	(1,206	)
	Balance at September 27, 2014	$	100			$	204			$	(2,196	)		$	(76	)		$	(1,968	)
	Six Months Ended March 28, 2015:
	Unrealized gains (losses) arising	(40		)		359				(9		)		(147		)		163
	during the period
	Reclassifications of net (gains)	(30		)		(95		)		87				—				(38		)
	losses to net income
	Balance at March 28, 2015	$	30			$	468			$	(2,118	)		$	(223	)		$	(1,843	)
	Balance at September 28, 2013	$	95			$	83			$	(1,271	)		$	(94	)		$	(1,187	)
	Six Months Ended March 29, 2014:
	Unrealized gains (losses) arising	40				(2		)		15				5				58
	during the period
	Reclassifications of net (gains)	(95		)		(31		)		49				—				(77		)
	losses to net income
	Balance at March 29, 2014	$	40			$	50			$	(1,207	)		$	(89	)		$	(1,206	)
Details about AOCI Components Reclassified to Net Income	Details about AOCI components reclassified to net income are as follows:
	Gains/(losses) in net income:		Affected line item in the		Quarter Ended								Six Months Ended
			Condensed Consolidated
			Statements of Income:		March 28,				March 29,				March 28,				March 29,
					2015				2014				2015				2014
	Investments, net		Interest income/(expense), net		$	48			$	92			$	48			$	151
	Estimated tax		Income taxes		(18		)		(34		)		(18		)		(56		)
					30				58				30				95
	Cash flow hedges		Primarily revenue		86				33				151				49
	Estimated tax		Income taxes		(32		)		(12		)		(56		)		(18		)
					54				21				95				31
	Pension and postretirement		Costs and expenses		(68		)		(38		)		(138		)		(78		)
	medical expense
	Estimated tax		Income taxes		25				14				51				29
					(43		)		(24		)		(87		)		(49		)
	Total reclassifications for the period				$	41			$	55			$	38			$	77

EquityBased_Compensation_Table

Equity-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Compensation Expense Related to Stock Options, Stock Appreciation Rights and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)	Compensation expense related to stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units (RSUs) is as follows:
		Quarter Ended				Six Months Ended
		March 28,		March 29,		March 28,		March 29,
		2015		2014		2015		2014
	Stock options/rights (1)	$	27	$	26	$	52	$	51
	RSUs	83		86		162		160
	Total equity-based compensation expense (2)	$	110	$	112	$	214	$	211
	Equity-based compensation expense capitalized	$	14	$	15	$	29	$	29
	during the period
	(1)	Includes stock appreciation rights.
	(2)	Equity-based compensation expense is net of capitalized equity-based compensation and excludes amortization of previously capitalized equity-based compensation costs. During the quarter and six months ended March 28, 2015, amortization of previously capitalized equity-based compensation totaled $9 million and $18 million, respectively. During the quarter and six months ended March 29, 2014, amortization of previously capitalized equity-based compensation totaled $14 million and $27 million, respectively.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value	The Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value are summarized in the following tables by fair value measurement Level:
		Fair Value Measurement at March 28, 2015
		Level 1		Level 2			Level 3			Total
	Assets
	Investments	$	79	$	—		$	—		$	79
	Derivatives
	Interest rate	—		104			—			104
	Foreign exchange	—		1,327			—			1,327
	Other	—		1			—			1
	Liabilities
	Derivatives
	Interest rate	—		(20		)	—			(20		)
	Foreign exchange	—		(300		)	—			(300		)
	Other	—		(68		)	—			(68		)
	Other	—		—			(198		)	(198		)
	Total recorded at fair value	$	79	$	1,044		$	(198	)	$	925
	Fair value of borrowings	$	—	$	14,656		$	816		$	15,472
		Fair Value Measurement at September 27, 2014
		Level 1		Level 2			Level 3			Total
	Assets
	Investments	$	100	$	—		$	—		$	100
	Derivatives
	Interest rate	—		117			—			117
	Foreign exchange	—		621			—			621
	Liabilities
	Derivatives
	Interest rate	—		(75		)	—			(75		)
	Foreign exchange	—		(121		)	—			(121		)
	Other	—		—			(198		)	(198		)
	Total recorded at fair value	$	100	$	542		$	(198	)	$	444
	Fair value of borrowings	$	—	$	14,374		$	901		$	15,275

Derivative_Instruments_Tables

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Gross Fair Value of Derivative Positions	The Company’s derivative positions measured at fair value are summarized in the following tables:
		As of March 28, 2015
		Current			Other Assets			Other			Other Long-
		Assets						Accrued			Term
								Liabilities			Liabilities
	Derivatives designated as hedges
	Foreign exchange	$	562		$	371		$	(113	)	$	(16	)
	Interest rate	—			104			(20		)	—
	Other	—			1			(16		)	(5		)
	Derivatives not designated as hedges
	Foreign exchange	180			214			(160		)	(11		)
	Other	—			—			—			(47		)
	Gross fair value of derivatives	742			690			(309		)	(79		)
	Counterparty netting	(280		)	(45		)	299			26
	Cash collateral (received)/posted	(330		)	(281		)	—			—
	Net derivative positions	$	132		$	364		$	(10	)	$	(53	)
		As of September 27, 2014
		Current			Other Assets			Other			Other Long-
		Assets						Accrued			Term
								Liabilities			Liabilities
	Derivatives designated as hedges
	Foreign exchange	$	251		$	160		$	(54	)	$	(8	)
	Interest rate	—			117			(75		)	—
	Derivatives not designated as hedges
	Foreign exchange	171			39			(59		)	—
	Gross fair value of derivatives	422			316			(188		)	(8		)
	Counterparty netting	(144		)	(18		)	154			8
	Cash collateral (received)/posted	(80		)	(119		)	—			—
	Net derivative positions	$	198		$	179		$	(34	)	$	—
Adjustments Related to Fair Value Hedges Included in Interest Income/(Expense) in Consolidated Statements of Income	The following table summarizes adjustments related to fair value hedges included in "Interest income/(expense), net" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
		Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
		March 28,			March 29,			March 28,			March 29,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Gain (loss) on interest rate swaps	$	34		$	15		$	44		$	(16	)
	Gain (loss) on hedged borrowings	(34		)	(15		)	(44		)	16
Net Gains or Losses Recognized in Costs and Expenses on Economic Exposures Associated with Foreign Currency Exchange Rates	The following table summarizes the net foreign exchange gains or losses recognized on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities and the net foreign exchange gains or losses on the foreign exchange contracts we entered into to mitigate our exposure with respect to foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities for the six months ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014 by the corresponding line item in which they are recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
		Costs and Expenses												Interest Income/(Expense), net
		Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended						Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
		March 28,			March 29,			March 28,			March 29,			March 28,			March 29,			March 28,			March 29,
		2015			2014			2015			2014			2015			2014			2015			2014
	Net gains (losses) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities	$	(333	)	$	(5	)	$	(548	)	$	4		$	19		$	6		$	31		$	18
	Net gains (losses) on foreign exchange risk management contracts not designated as hedges	310			(22		)	515			(44		)	(17		)	(11		)	(29		)	(21		)
	Net gains (losses)	$	(23	)	$	(27	)	$	(33	)	$	(40	)	$	2		$	(5	)	$	2		$	(3	)

Equity_in_the_Income_of_Invest

Equity in the Income of Investees included in Segment Operating Results (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	$206	$217	$418	$456
Media Networks
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	205	217	418	456
Media Networks | Cable
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	223	223	465	480
Media Networks | Broadcasting
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	($18)	($6)	($47)	($24)

Financial_Information_by_Opera

Financial Information by Operating Segments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015		Mar. 29, 2014		Mar. 28, 2015		Mar. 29, 2014
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues:	$12,461		$11,649		$25,852		$23,958
Segment operating income	3,482		3,353		7,027		6,373
Media Networks
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues:	5,810		5,134		11,670		10,424
Segment operating income	2,101		2,133		3,596		3,588
Parks and Resorts
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues:	3,760		3,562		7,670		7,159
Segment operating income	566		457		1,371		1,128
Studio Entertainment
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues:	1,685	[1]	1,800	[1]	3,543	[1]	3,693	[1]
Segment operating income	427	[1]	475	[1]	971	[1]	884	[1]
Consumer Products
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues:	971	[1]	885	[1]	2,350	[1]	2,011	[1]
Segment operating income	362	[1]	274	[1]	988	[1]	704	[1]
Interactive
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues:	235		268		619		671
Segment operating income	$26		$14		$101		$69
[1]	Studio Entertainment segment revenues and operating income include an allocation of Consumer Products revenues, which is meant to reflect royalties on sales of merchandise based on certain film properties. The increase to Studio Entertainment revenues and operating income and corresponding decrease to Consumer Products revenues and operating income totaled $133 million and $58 million for the quarters ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014, respectively, and $278 million and $121 million for the six months ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014, respectively.

Financial_Information_by_Opera1

Financial Information by Operating Segments- Intersegment Eliminations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015		Mar. 29, 2014		Mar. 28, 2015		Mar. 29, 2014
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues:	$12,461		$11,649		$25,852		$23,958
Studio Entertainment
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues:	1,685	[1]	1,800	[1]	3,543	[1]	3,693	[1]
Consumer Products
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues:	971	[1]	885	[1]	2,350	[1]	2,011	[1]
Intersegment Eliminations | Studio Entertainment
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues:	133		58		278		121
Intersegment Eliminations | Consumer Products
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues:	($133)		($58)		($278)		($121)
[1]	Studio Entertainment segment revenues and operating income include an allocation of Consumer Products revenues, which is meant to reflect royalties on sales of merchandise based on certain film properties. The increase to Studio Entertainment revenues and operating income and corresponding decrease to Consumer Products revenues and operating income totaled $133 million and $58 million for the quarters ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014, respectively, and $278 million and $121 million for the six months ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014, respectively.

Reconciliation_of_Segment_Oper

Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Income before Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Reconciling Items for Operating Income (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated
Segment operating income	$3,482	$3,353	$7,027	$6,373
Corporate and unallocated shared expenses	-170	-155	-295	-271
Restructuring and impairment charges	0	-48	0	-67
Other expense, net	0	-37	0	-31
Interest income/(expense), net	8	62	-50	111
Income before income taxes	$3,320	$3,175	$6,682	$6,115

Acquisitions_Additional_Inform

Acquisitions - Additional Information (Details) (Maker Studios, USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	7-May-14	7-May-14
Maker Studios
Business Acquisition And Equity Method Investments
Total Acquisition Purchase Price	$500
Earn-out Contingent on Certain Performance Targets	450
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability	$198	$198

Acquisitions_Changes_in_the_Ca

Acquisitions Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	$27,855	$27,881
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	0
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit	-1
Goodwill, Other Changes	-25
Media Networks
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	16,366	16,378
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	0
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit	0
Goodwill, Other Changes	-12
Parks and Resorts
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	291	291
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	0
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit	0
Goodwill, Other Changes	0
Studio Entertainment
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	6,847	6,856
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	0
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit	0
Goodwill, Other Changes	-9
Consumer Products
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	2,966	2,967
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	0
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit	-1
Goodwill, Other Changes	0
Interactive
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	1,385	1,389
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	0
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit	0
Goodwill, Other Changes	($4)

Dispositions_and_Other_Expense2

Dispositions and Other Expense Other Expense (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Schedule of Other Income and Expense [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities	$0	($143)	$0	($143)
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property	0	77	0	77
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)	0	29	0	35
Nonoperating Income (Expense)	$0	($37)	$0	($31)

Dispositions_and_Other_Expense3

Dispositions and Other Expense Dispositions and Other Expense - Additional Information (Details)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 28, 2015

Mar. 29, 2014

Mar. 28, 2015

Mar. 29, 2014

Sep. 27, 2014

Sep. 28, 2013

Mar. 28, 2015

Mar. 28, 2015

Mar. 29, 2014

Mar. 29, 2014

Mar. 28, 2015

Mar. 29, 2014

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte

Venezuelan Government official exchange rate [Member]

SICAD 2 [Member]

SICAD 2 [Member]

SIMADI [Member]

Affiliate Contract [Member]

VEF

Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte

Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte

Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte

Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte

USD ($)

VEF

USD ($)

VEF

VEF

Schedule of Other Income and Expense [Line Items]

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Remeasurement

6.3

50.9

191

Net gains (losses) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities

$0

($143)

$0

($143)

$143

Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value

3,745

4,078

3,745

4,078

3,421

3,931

1,900

Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)

$0

$29

$0

$35

$29

Borrowing_Activity_Details

Borrowing Activity (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015		Sep. 27, 2014
Borrowings [Roll Forward]
Borrowings, balance	$14,957		$14,840
Borrowings	3,800
Reductions of borrowings	-3,696
Other Activity	13
Commercial paper with original maturities less than three months (1)
Borrowings [Roll Forward]
Borrowings, balance	1,906	[1]	50	[1]
Borrowings	1,855	[1]
Reductions of borrowings	0	[1]
Other Activity	1	[1]
commercial paper with original maturities greater than three months [Member]
Borrowings [Roll Forward]
Borrowings, balance	100		0
Borrowings	1,822
Reductions of borrowings	-1,723
Other Activity	1
U.S. medium-term notes
Borrowings [Roll Forward]
Borrowings, balance	11,918		13,713
Borrowings	0
Reductions of borrowings	-1,800
Other Activity	5
Other Foreign Currency Denominated Debt
Borrowings [Roll Forward]
Borrowings, balance	723		783
Borrowings	123
Reductions of borrowings	-149
Other Activity	-34
Other
Borrowings [Roll Forward]
Borrowings, balance	310		294
Borrowings	0
Reductions of borrowings	-24
Other Activity	$40
[1]	Borrowings and reductions of borrowings are reported net.

Borrowings_Line_of_Credit_Faci

Borrowings Line of Credit Facilities (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015
Line of Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$6,000
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	0
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	6,000
Existing Line of Credit 3
Line of Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date	31-Mar-15
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	1,500
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	0
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	1,500
Existing Line Of Credit 1
Line of Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date	30-Jun-17
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	2,250
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	0
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	2,250
Existing Line of Credit 2
Line of Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date	31-Mar-19
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	2,250
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	0
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	$2,250

Borrowings_Interest_IncomeExpe

Borrowings Interest Income/(Expense) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Interest expense	($66)	($67)	($135)	($148)
Interest and investment income	74	129	85	259
Interest income/(expense), net	$8	$62	($50)	$111

Borrowings_Borrowings_Addition

Borrowings Borrowings - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Line of Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description			All of the above bank facilities allow for borrowings at LIBOR-based rates plus a spread depending on the credit default swap spread applicable to the Company’s debt, subject to a cap and floor that vary with the Company’s debt rating assigned by Moody’s Investors Service and Standard and Poor’s. The spread above LIBOR can range from 0.23% to 1.63%.
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$6,000,000,000		$6,000,000,000
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	220,000,000		220,000,000
Interest Income/(Expense)
Net Gains on Available-For-Sale Securities	48,000,000	92,000,000	48,000,000	151,000,000
Cost-method Investments, Realized Gains	7,000,000	0	7,000,000	46,000,000
Letter of Credit
Line of Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	800,000,000		800,000,000
Minimum
Line of Credit Facility
Variable Spread Above LIBOR			0.23%
Maximum
Line of Credit Facility
Variable Spread Above LIBOR			1.63%
Existing Line of Credit 3
Line of Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$1,500,000,000		$1,500,000,000

Impact_of_Consolidating_Balanc

Impact of Consolidating Balance Sheets of International Theme Parks (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 28, 2015	Dec. 27, 2014	Sep. 27, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$3,745		$3,421	$4,078		$3,931
Other current assets	11,901		11,755
Total current assets	15,646		15,176
Investments/Advances	2,575		2,696
Parks, resorts and other property	23,762		23,332
Other assets	43,732		42,982
Total assets	85,715		84,186
Current portion of borrowings	2,771		2,164
Other current liabilities	10,639		11,128
Total current liabilities	13,410		13,292
Borrowings	12,186		12,676
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities	10,382		10,040
Equity	49,737	47,793	48,178	47,640	47,296	48,150
Total liabilities and equity	85,715		84,186
Before International Theme Parks Consolidation
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	2,778		2,645
Other current assets	11,644		11,452
Total current assets	14,422		14,097
Investments/Advances	6,844		6,627
Parks, resorts and other property	17,030		17,081
Other assets	43,674		42,958
Total assets	81,970		80,763
Current portion of borrowings	2,771		2,164
Other current liabilities	10,243		10,318
Total current liabilities	13,014		12,482
Borrowings	11,928		12,423
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities	10,205		9,859
Equity	46,823		45,999
Total liabilities and equity	81,970		80,763
International Theme Parks and Adjustments
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	967		776
Other current assets	257		303
Total current assets	1,224		1,079
Investments/Advances	-4,269		-3,931
Parks, resorts and other property	6,732		6,251
Other assets	58		24
Total assets	3,745		3,423
Current portion of borrowings	0		0
Other current liabilities	396		810
Total current liabilities	396		810
Borrowings	258		253
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities	177		181
Equity	2,914		2,179
Total liabilities and equity	$3,745		$3,423

Impact_of_Consolidating_Income

Impact of Consolidating Income Statements of International Theme Parks (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015		Mar. 29, 2014
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Line Items]
Revenues:	$12,461	$11,649	$25,852		$23,958
Cost and expenses	-9,355	-8,668	-19,538		-18,312
Other income/(expense), net	0	-37	0		-31
Interest income/(expense), net	8	62	-50		111
Equity in the income of investees	206	217	418		456
Income before income taxes	3,320	3,175	6,682		6,115
Income taxes	-1,092	-1,119	-2,210		-2,155
Net income	2,228	2,056	4,472		3,960
Before International Theme Parks Consolidation
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Line Items]
Revenues:			24,838	[1]
Cost and expenses			-18,409
Other income/(expense), net			-31
Interest income/(expense), net			-12
Equity in the income of investees			333	[1]
Income before income taxes			6,719
Income taxes			-2,210
Net income			4,509
Royalties and management fees			29
International Theme Parks and Adjustments
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Line Items]
Revenues:			1,014
Cost and expenses			-1,129
Other income/(expense), net			31
Interest income/(expense), net			-38
Equity in the income of investees			85
Income before income taxes			-37
Income taxes			0
Net income			($37)
[1]	These amounts include the International Theme Parks under the equity method of accounting. As such, royalty and management fee income from these operations is included in Revenues and our share of their net income/(loss) is included in Equity in the income of investees. There were $29 million of royalties and management fees recognized for the six months ended March 28, 2015.

Impact_of_Consolidating_Cash_F

Impact of Consolidating Cash Flow Statements of International Theme Parks (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Line Items]
Cash provided by operations	$4,773	$3,739
Investments in parks, resorts and other property	-1,905	-1,359
Cash (used in)/provided by other investing activities	78
Cash (used in)/provided by financing activities	-2,345	-2,438
Impact of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	-277	-143
Change in cash and cash equivalents	324	147
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	3,421	3,931
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	3,745	4,078
Before International Theme Parks Consolidation
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Line Items]
Cash provided by operations	4,788
Investments in parks, resorts and other property	-851
Cash (used in)/provided by other investing activities	-432
Cash (used in)/provided by financing activities	-3,125
Impact of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	-247
Change in cash and cash equivalents	133
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	2,645
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	2,778
International Theme Parks and Adjustments
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Line Items]
Cash provided by operations	-15
Investments in parks, resorts and other property	-1,054
Cash (used in)/provided by other investing activities	510
Cash (used in)/provided by financing activities	780
Impact of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	-30
Change in cash and cash equivalents	191
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	776
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$967

International_Theme_Park_Inves2

International Theme Park Investments - Additional Information (Details)

Mar. 28, 2015

Feb. 28, 2015

Mar. 28, 2015

Jan. 31, 2015

Mar. 28, 2015

Dec. 31, 2017

Sep. 27, 2014

Mar. 28, 2015

Dec. 31, 2015

Dec. 31, 2015

Mar. 28, 2015

Mar. 28, 2015

Mar. 28, 2015

Mar. 28, 2015

Mar. 28, 2015

Feb. 28, 2015

Mar. 28, 2015

Mar. 28, 2015

Mar. 28, 2015

USD ($)

Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

Shanghai Disney Resort

Shanghai Disney Resort

Shanghai Disney Resort

Shanghai Disney Resort Management Company

Minimum

Minimum

Maximum

Maximum

Equity Rights Offering [Member]

Pro Forma [Member]

Pro Forma [Member]

Intercompany Line of Credit Expiring Twenty Twenty-Three [Member]

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Property

USD ($)

CNY

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris

Minimum

Disneyland Paris

Property

EUR (€)

USD ($)

Disneyland Paris

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

Noncontrolling Interest

Effective Ownership Interest

77.00%

46.00%

48.00%

43.00%

70.00%

54.00%

Capitalization, Long-term Debt and Equity

€ 1,000,000,000

Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity

400,000,000

Additional Capital Contributions Commitment

219,000,000

200,000,000

300,000,000

Incremental Ownership Interest by Parent

23.00%

4.00%

Convertible Debt

600,000,000

Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price

€ 1.25

Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity

6,000,000,000

350,000,000

Variable Spread Above HIBOR

2.00%

0.23%

1.63%

2.00%

Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date

31-Dec-23

Loans to Subsidiaries

1,000,000,000

149,000,000

Business Acquisition, Share Price

€ 1.25

Business Acquisition by Noncontrolling Owners, Share Price

€ 1.25

Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income

375,000,000

Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners

54.00%

52.00%

57.00%

30.00%

Noncontrolling Interest, Future Ownership Percentage by Parent Upon Achieving Performance Targets

8.00%

Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage Parent Dilution Period

17 years

Resort Expansion Costs

550,000,000

5,500,000,000

34,000,000,000

Loans to Subsidiaries from Noncontrolling Owners

$104,000,000

Number of Hotels To Be Built

3

2

Percentage of Equity Financing to Fund Joint Venture

67.00%

67.00%

Percentage of Debt Financing to Fund Joint Venture

33.00%

33.00%

Net_Periodic_Benefit_Cost_Deta

Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service costs	$83	$71	$166	$142
Interest costs	131	122	262	244
Expected return on plan assets	-178	-162	-356	-323
Amortization of prior- year service costs	4	3	8	7
Recognized net actuarial loss/(gain)	61	37	123	73
Net periodic benefit cost	101	71	203	143
Postretirement Medical Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service costs	3	2	7	5
Interest costs	17	17	34	33
Expected return on plan assets	-9	-9	-19	-18
Amortization of prior- year service costs	-1	-1	-1	-1
Recognized net actuarial loss/(gain)	2	-2	5	-4
Net periodic benefit cost	$12	$7	$26	$15

Pension_and_Other_Benefit_Prog2

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015
Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	$375
Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	$400

Reconciliation_of_Weighted_Ave

Reconciliation of Weighted Average Number of Common and Common Equivalent Shares Outstanding and Awards Excluded from Diluted Earnings Per Share Calculation (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Shares (in millions):
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding (basic)	1,699	1,750	1,700	1,756
Weighted average dilutive impact of Awards	16	20	16	21
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding (diluted)	1,715	1,770	1,716	1,777
Awards excluded from diluted earnings per share	5	6	7	8

Equity_Additional_Information_

Equity - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Share data in Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Jan. 30, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Dividend, declaration date			3-Dec-14
Dividends declared per share	$0	$0	$1.15	$0.86
Dividend declared			$1,900,000,000	$1,500,000,000
Dividend, record date			15-Dec-14
Dividend, payment date			8-Jan-15
Common stock repurchases, shares			20
Common stock repurchases	485,000,000	1,536,000,000	1,788,000,000	3,254,000,000
Remaining shares authorized for repurchase	396		396		400
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	$45,000,000		$45,000,000			$55,000,000

Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI, Beginning Balance	($1,880)	($1,144)	($1,968)	($1,187)
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	78	-7	163	58
Reclassifications of net (gains) losses to net income	-41	-55	-38	-77
AOCI, Ending Balance	-1,843	-1,206	-1,843	-1,206
Estimated tax rate	37.00%	37.00%	37.00%	37.00%
Investments, net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI, Beginning Balance	84	76	100	95
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	-24	22	-40	40
Reclassifications of net (gains) losses to net income	-30	-58	-30	-95
AOCI, Ending Balance	30	40	30	40
Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI, Beginning Balance	339	114	204	83
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	183	-43	359	-2
Reclassifications of net (gains) losses to net income	-54	-21	-95	-31
AOCI, Ending Balance	468	50	468	50
Unrecognized Pension and Postretirement Medical Expense
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI, Beginning Balance	-2,152	-1,246	-2,196	-1,271
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	-9	15	-9	15
Reclassifications of net (gains) losses to net income	43	24	87	49
AOCI, Ending Balance	-2,118	-1,207	-2,118	-1,207
Foreign Currency Translation and Other
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI, Beginning Balance	-151	-88	-76	-94
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	-72	-1	-147	5
Reclassifications of net (gains) losses to net income	0	0	0	0
AOCI, Ending Balance	($223)	($89)	($223)	($89)

Details_about_AOCI_Components_

Details about AOCI Components Reclassified to Net Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Details about AOCI Components Reclassified to Net Income
Interest income/(expense), net	$8	$62	($50)	$111
Primarily revenue	12,461	11,649	25,852	23,958
Income taxes	-1,092	-1,119	-2,210	-2,155
Net income attributable to The Walt Disney Company (Disney)	2,108	1,917	4,290	3,757
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Details about AOCI Components Reclassified to Net Income
Net income attributable to The Walt Disney Company (Disney)	41	55	38	77
Gain/(loss) in net income from Investments, net | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Details about AOCI Components Reclassified to Net Income
Interest income/(expense), net	48	92	48	151
Income taxes	-18	-34	-18	-56
Net income attributable to The Walt Disney Company (Disney)	30	58	30	95
Gain/(loss) in net income from Cash flow hedges | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Details about AOCI Components Reclassified to Net Income
Primarily revenue	86	33	151	49
Income taxes	-32	-12	-56	-18
Net income attributable to The Walt Disney Company (Disney)	54	21	95	31
Gain/(loss) in net income from Pension and postretirement medical expense | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Details about AOCI Components Reclassified to Net Income
Primarily included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost	-68	-38	-138	-78
Income taxes	25	14	51	29
Net income attributable to The Walt Disney Company (Disney)	($43)	($24)	($87)	($49)

Compensation_Expense_Related_t

Compensation Expense Related to Stock Options, Stock Appreciation Rights and Restricted Stock Units (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015		Mar. 29, 2014		Mar. 28, 2015		Mar. 29, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options/rights	$27	[1]	$26	[1]	$52	[1]	$51	[1]
RSUs	83		86		162		160
Total equity-based compensation expense	110	[2]	112	[2]	214	[2]	211	[2]
Equity-based compensation expense capitalized during the period	$14		$15		$29		$29
[1]	Includes stock appreciation rights.
[2]	Equity-based compensation expense is net of capitalized equity-based compensation and excludes amortization of previously capitalized equity-based compensation costs. During the quarter and six months ended March 28, 2015, amortization of previously capitalized equity-based compensation totaled $9 million and $18 million, respectively. During the quarter and six months ended March 29, 2014, amortization of previously capitalized equity-based compensation totaled $14 million and $27 million, respectively.

Compensation_Expense_Related_t1

Compensation Expense Related to Stock Options, Stock Appreciation Rights and Restricted Stock Units - Parenthetical (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Amortization of previously capitalized equity-based compensation	$9	$14	$18	$27

EquityBased_Compensation_Addit

Equity-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average grant date fair values of options issued	$22.64	$19.16
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost	$197
Stock compensation granted, number of shares	5
Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost	$629
Stock compensation granted, number of shares	4.2

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015	Sep. 13, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions	$57,000,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	860,000,000
Unrecognized tax benefits expected reduction due to resolutions of open tax matters	151,000,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	78,000,000
Syndicated programming
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Long-term receivables, net of allowance for credit losses	900,000,000
Mortgage Receivable
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Long-term receivables, net of allowance for credit losses	700,000,000
Allowance for credit losses related to long-term receivables, percentage	4.00%
Guarantee Obligations
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted	330,000,000
Remaining debt service obligation guaranteed, principal	64,000,000
Beef Products
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value		$400,000,000

Assets_and_Liabilities_Measure

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 28, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Investments	$79	$100
Other Liabilities	-198	-198
Total	925	444
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Interest rate
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	104	117
Derivative Liabilities	-20	-75
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Foreign exchange
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivatives assets	1,327	621
Derivatives Liability	-300	-121
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Other Derivative
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	1
Derivative Liabilities	-68
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Investments	79	100
Other Liabilities	0	0
Total	79	100
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Interest rate
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	0	0
Derivative Liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Foreign exchange
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivatives assets	0	0
Derivatives Liability	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Other Derivative
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	0
Derivative Liabilities	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Other Liabilities	0	0
Total	1,044	542
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Interest rate
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	104	117
Derivative Liabilities	-20	-75
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Foreign exchange
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivatives assets	1,327	621
Derivatives Liability	-300	-121
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Other Derivative
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	1
Derivative Liabilities	-68
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Other Liabilities	-198	-198
Total	-198	-198
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Interest rate
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	0	0
Derivative Liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Foreign exchange
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivatives assets	0	0
Derivatives Liability	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Other Derivative
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	0
Derivative Liabilities	0
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Borrowings disclosed at fair value	15,472	15,275
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Borrowings disclosed at fair value	0	0
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Borrowings disclosed at fair value	14,656	14,374
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Level 3
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Borrowings disclosed at fair value	$816	$901

Gross_Fair_Value_of_Derivative

Gross Fair Value of Derivative Positions (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 28, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	$742	$422
Derivative Asset, Counterparty Netting Offset	-280	-144
Derivative Asset, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash, Offset	-330	-80
Net derivative positions	132	198
Current Assets | Derivatives Designated as Hedges | Foreign exchange
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	562	251
Current Assets | Derivatives Designated as Hedges | Interest rate
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	0	0
Current Assets | Derivatives Designated as Hedges | Other
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	0
Current Assets | Derivatives not designated as hedges | Foreign exchange
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	180	171
Current Assets | Derivatives not designated as hedges | Other
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	0
Other Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	690	316
Derivative Asset, Counterparty Netting Offset	-45	-18
Derivative Asset, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash, Offset	-281	-119
Net derivative positions	364	179
Other Assets | Derivatives Designated as Hedges | Foreign exchange
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	371	160
Other Assets | Derivatives Designated as Hedges | Interest rate
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	104	117
Other Assets | Derivatives Designated as Hedges | Other
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	1
Other Assets | Derivatives not designated as hedges | Foreign exchange
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	214	39
Other Assets | Derivatives not designated as hedges | Other
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	0
Other Accrued Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	-309	-188
Derivative Liability, Counterparty netting offset	299	154
Derivative Liability, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash, Offset	0	0
Net derivative positions	-10	-34
Other Accrued Liabilities | Derivatives Designated as Hedges | Foreign exchange
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	-113	-54
Other Accrued Liabilities | Derivatives Designated as Hedges | Interest rate
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	-20	-75
Other Accrued Liabilities | Derivatives Designated as Hedges | Other
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	-16
Other Accrued Liabilities | Derivatives not designated as hedges | Foreign exchange
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	-160	-59
Other Accrued Liabilities | Derivatives not designated as hedges | Other
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	0
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	-79	-8
Derivative Liability, Counterparty netting offset	26	8
Derivative Liability, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash, Offset	0	0
Net derivative positions	-53	0
Other Long-Term Liabilities | Derivatives Designated as Hedges | Foreign exchange
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	-16	-8
Other Long-Term Liabilities | Derivatives Designated as Hedges | Interest rate
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	0	0
Other Long-Term Liabilities | Derivatives Designated as Hedges | Other
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	-5
Other Long-Term Liabilities | Derivatives not designated as hedges | Foreign exchange
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	-11	0
Other Long-Term Liabilities | Derivatives not designated as hedges | Other
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	($47)

Adjustments_Related_to_Fair_Va

Adjustments Related to Fair Value Hedges Included in Net Interest Expense in Consolidated Statements of Income (Details) (Interest rate, Interest Expense, USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Interest rate | Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on interest rate swaps	$34	$15	$44	($16)
Gain (loss) on hedged borrowings	($34)	($15)	($44)	$16

Net_Gains_or_Losses_Recognized

Net Gains or Losses Recognized on Economic Exposures Associated With Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities	$0	($143)	$0	($143)
Costs and Expenses
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities	-333	-5	-548	4
Net gains (losses) on foreign exchange risk management contracts not designated as hedges	310	-22	515	-44
Net gains (losses)	-23	-27	-33	-40
Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities	19	6	31	18
Net gains (losses) on foreign exchange risk management contracts not designated as hedges	-17	-11	-29	-21
Net gains (losses)	$2	($5)	$2	($3)

Derivative_Instruments_Additio

Derivative Instruments - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Sep. 27, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]
Hedging Period for Foreign Currency Transactions, Maximum			4 years
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months			$466,000,000
Net gains (losses) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities	0	-143,000,000	0	-143,000,000
Aggregate fair value of derivative instruments with credit-risk-related contingent features in a net liability position by counterparty	16,000,000		16,000,000		34,000,000
Foreign exchange | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	3,000,000,000		3,000,000,000		4,300,000,000
Interest Expense
Derivative [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities	19,000,000	6,000,000	31,000,000	18,000,000
Interest Expense | Interest rate
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	24,000,000	22,000,000	49,000,000	44,000,000
Fair Value Hedging | Interest rate | Derivatives Designated as Hedges
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	5,800,000,000		5,800,000,000		6,800,000,000
Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign exchange | Derivatives Designated as Hedges
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	5,300,000,000		5,300,000,000		5,000,000,000
Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte | SICAD 2 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities		$143,000,000

Restructuring_and_Impairment_C1

Restructuring and Impairment Charges Restructuring and Impairment Charges - Additional Details (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Restructuring and Impairment Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions	$0	$48	$0	$67