Walt Disney 10-K 23 Nov 16 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Billions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Nov. 16, 2016	Apr. 02, 2016
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Oct. 1, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	DIS
Entity Registrant Name	WALT DISNEY CO/
Entity Central Index Key	1,001,039
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--10-01
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		1,591,460,982
Entity Public Float			$ 160.9

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCO

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Services Revenue	$ 47,130	$ 43,894	$ 40,246
Products Revenue	8,502	8,571	8,567
Total revenues	55,632	52,465	48,813
Cost of services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	(24,653)	(23,191)	(21,356)
Cost of products (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	(5,340)	(5,173)	(5,064)
Selling, general, administrative and other	(8,754)	(8,523)	(8,565)
Depreciation and amortization	(2,527)	(2,354)	(2,288)
Total costs and expenses	(41,274)	(39,241)	(37,273)
Restructuring and impairment charges	(156)	(53)	(140)
Other expense, net	0	0	(31)
Interest income/(expense), net	(260)	(117)	23
Equity in the income of investees	926	814	854
Income before income taxes	14,868	13,868	12,246
Income taxes	(5,078)	(5,016)	(4,242)
Net income	9,790	8,852	8,004
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(399)	(470)	(503)
Net income attributable to The Walt Disney Company (Disney)	$ 9,391	$ 8,382	$ 7,501
Earnings per share attributable to Disney:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted (usd per share)	$ 5.73	$ 4.90	$ 4.26
Earnings Per Share, Basic (usd per share)	$ 5.76	$ 4.95	$ 4.31
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding:
Diluted (shares)	1,639	1,709	1,759
Basic (shares)	1,629	1,694	1,740
Dividends Declared Per Share (usd per share)	$ 1.42	$ 1.81	$ 0.86

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Net Income	$ 9,790	$ 8,852	$ 8,004
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:
Market value adjustments for investments	13	(87)	5
Market value adjustments for hedges	(359)	130	121
Pension and postretirement medical plan adjustments	(1,154)	(301)	(925)
Foreign currency translation and other	(156)	(272)	(18)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	(1,656)	(530)	(817)
Comprehensive income	8,134	8,322	7,187
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(399)	(470)	(503)
Less: Other comprehensive (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	98	77	36
Comprehensive income attributable to Disney	$ 7,833	$ 7,929	$ 6,720

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions		Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 4,610	$ 4,269
Receivables		9,065	8,019
Inventories		1,390	1,571
Television costs and advances		1,208	1,170
Deferred income taxes		0	767
Other current assets		693	962
Total current assets		16,966	16,758
Film and television costs		6,339	6,183
Investments		4,280	2,643
Attractions, buildings and equipment		50,270	42,745
Accumulated depreciation		(26,849)	(24,844)
Parks, resorts and other property, before projects in progress and land, Total		23,421	17,901
Projects in progress		2,684	6,028
Land		1,244	1,250
Parks, resorts and other property		27,349	25,179
Intangible assets, net		6,949	7,172
Goodwill		27,810	27,826
Other assets		2,340	2,421
Total assets	[1]	92,033	88,182
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities		9,130	7,844
Current portion of borrowings		3,687	4,563
Unearned royalties and other advances		4,025	3,927
Total current liabilities		16,842	16,334
Borrowings		16,483	12,773
Deferred income taxes		3,679	4,051
Other long-term liabilities		7,706	6,369
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 – 2.9 billion shares at October 1, 2016 and 2.8 billion shares at October 3, 2015		35,859	35,122
Retained earnings		66,088	59,028
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(3,979)	(2,421)
Stockholders' Equity subtotal before Treasury Stock, Total		97,968	91,729
Treasury stock, at cost, 1.3 billion shares at October 1, 2016 and 1.2 billion shares at October 3, 2015		(54,703)	(47,204)
Total Disney Shareholders’ equity		43,265	44,525
Noncontrolling interests		4,058	4,130
Total equity		47,323	48,655
Total liabilities and equity		$ 92,033	$ 88,182
[1]	Identifiable assets include amounts associated with equity method investments, goodwill and intangible assets. Equity method investments by segment are as follows: 2016 2015Media Networks$4,032 $2,454Parks and Resorts22 9Studio Entertainment3 2Consumer Products & Interactive Media— 1Corporate25 17 $4,082 $2,483Goodwill and intangible assets by segment are as follows: 2016 2015Media Networks$18,153 $18,186Parks and Resorts373 376Studio Entertainment8,450 8,538Consumer Products & Interactive Media7,653 7,768Corporate130 130 $34,759 $34,998

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value (usd per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0	0
Common stock, par value (usd per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, authorized	4,600,000,000	4,600,000,000
Common stock, issued	2,900,000,000	2,800,000,000
Treasury stock, shares	1,300,000,000	1,200,000,000

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income	$ 9,790	$ 8,852	$ 8,004
Depreciation and amortization	2,527	2,354	2,288
Gains on sales of investments and dispositions	(26)	(91)	(299)
Deferred income taxes	1,214	(102)	517
Equity in the income of investees	(926)	(814)	(854)
Cash distributions received from equity investees	799	752	718
Net change in film and television costs and advances	(101)	(922)	(964)
Equity-based compensation	393	410	408
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement	445	341	234
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	(393)	(211)	(480)
Inventories	186	1	(81)
Other assets	(137)	34	(151)
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	40	(49)	536
Income taxes	(598)	354	(96)
Cash provided by operations	13,213	10,909	9,780
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investments in parks, resorts and other property	(4,773)	(4,265)	(3,311)
Sales of investments/proceeds from dispositions	45	166	395
Acquisitions	(850)	0	(402)
Other	(180)	(146)	(27)
Cash used in investing activities	(5,758)	(4,245)	(3,345)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Commercial paper borrowings/(repayments), net	(920)	2,376	50
Borrowings	6,065	2,550	2,231
Reduction of borrowings	(2,205)	(2,221)	(1,648)
Dividends	(2,313)	(3,063)	(1,508)
Repurchases of common stock	(7,499)	(6,095)	(6,527)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	259	329	404
Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests	0	1,012	608
Other	(378)	(402)	(320)
Cash used in financing activities	(6,991)	(5,514)	(6,710)
Impact of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	(123)	(302)	(235)
Change in cash and cash equivalents	341	848	(510)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	4,269	3,421	3,931
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	4,610	4,269	3,421
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid	395	314	310
Income taxes paid	$ 4,133	$ 4,396	$ 3,483

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAR

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Treasury Stock	Total Disney Equity	Noncontrolling Interest
BEGINNING BALANCE (in shares) at Sep. 28, 2013		1,773
BEGINNING BALANCE at Sep. 28, 2013	$ 48,150	$ 33,440	$ 47,758	$ (1,187)	$ (34,582)	$ 45,429	$ 2,721
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	7,187		7,501	(781)		6,720	467
Equity compensation activity (in shares)		18
Equity compensation activity	$ 844	$ 844				844
Common stock repurchases (in shares)	(84)	(84)
Common stock repurchases	$ (6,527)				(6,527)	(6,527)
Dividends	(1,508)	$ 17	(1,525)			(1,508)
Contributions	608						608
Distributions and other	(576)						(576)
ENDING BALANCE (in shares) at Sep. 27, 2014		1,707
ENDING BALANCE at Sep. 27, 2014	48,178	$ 34,301	53,734	(1,968)	(41,109)	44,958	3,220
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	8,322		8,382	(453)		7,929	393
Equity compensation activity (in shares)		14
Equity compensation activity	$ 828	$ 828				828
Common stock repurchases (in shares)	(60)	(60)
Common stock repurchases	$ (6,095)				(6,095)	(6,095)
Dividends	(3,063)	$ 24	(3,087)			(3,063)
Contributions	1,012						1,012
Distributions and other	(527)	$ (31)	(1)			(32)	(495)
ENDING BALANCE (in shares) at Oct. 03, 2015		1,661
ENDING BALANCE at Oct. 03, 2015	48,655	$ 35,122	59,028	(2,421)	(47,204)	44,525	4,130
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	8,134		9,391	(1,558)		7,833	301
Equity compensation activity (in shares)		10
Equity compensation activity	$ 726	$ 726				726
Common stock repurchases (in shares)	(74)	(74)
Common stock repurchases	$ (7,499)				(7,499)	(7,499)
Dividends	(2,313)	$ 15	(2,328)			(2,313)
Contributions	0
Distributions and other	(380)	$ (4)	(3)			(7)	(373)
ENDING BALANCE (in shares) at Oct. 01, 2016		1,597
ENDING BALANCE at Oct. 01, 2016	$ 47,323	$ 35,859	$ 66,088	$ (3,979)	$ (54,703)	$ 43,265	$ 4,058

Description of the Business and

Description of the Business and Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of the Business and Segment Information	Description of the Business and Segment Information The Walt Disney Company, together with the subsidiaries through which businesses are conducted (the Company), is a diversified worldwide entertainment company with operations in the following business segments: Media Networks, Parks and Resorts, Studio Entertainment, and Consumer Products & Interactive Media. The Company combined its former Consumer Products and Interactive segments into a single segment, Consumer Products & Interactive Media, and began reporting the financial results of the combined segment in fiscal 2016. DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS Media Networks The Company operates cable programming services including the ESPN, Disney Channels and Freeform networks, broadcast businesses, which include the ABC TV Network and eight owned television stations, radio businesses consisting of the ESPN Radio Network, including four owned ESPN radio stations, and the Radio Disney network, which operates from an owned radio station in Los Angeles. The ABC TV and ESPN Radio networks have affiliated stations providing coverage to consumers throughout the U.S. The Company also produces original live-action and animated television programming, which may be sold in network, first-run syndication and other television markets worldwide, to subscription video on demand services and in home entertainment formats such as DVD, Blu-Ray and iTunes. The Company has interests in media businesses that are accounted for under the equity method including A+E Television Networks LLC (A+E), BAMTech LLC (BAMTech), CTV Specialty Television, Inc. (CTV), Hulu LLC (Hulu), Seven TV and Vice Group Holdings, Inc. (Vice). Our Media Networks business also operates branded internet sites and apps. Parks and Resorts The Company owns and operates the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and the Disneyland Resort in California. The Walt Disney World Resort includes four theme parks (the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom); 18 resort hotels; a retail, dining and entertainment complex; a sports complex; conference centers; campgrounds; water parks; and other recreational facilities. The Disneyland Resort includes two theme parks (Disneyland and Disney California Adventure), three resort hotels and a retail, dining and entertainment complex. Internationally, the Company manages and has an 81% effective ownership interest in Disneyland Paris, which includes two theme parks (Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park); seven themed resort hotels; two convention centers; a shopping, dining and entertainment complex; and a 27-hole golf facility. The Company manages and has a 47% ownership interest in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, which includes one theme park and two themed resort hotels. The Company has a 43% ownership interest in Shanghai Disney Resort, which opened in June 2016 and includes one theme park; two themed resort hotels; a retail, dining and entertainment complex; and an outdoor recreational area. The Company also has a 70% ownership interest in the management company of Shanghai Disney Resort. The Company also earns royalties on revenues generated by the Tokyo Disney Resort, which includes two theme parks (Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea) and four Disney-branded hotels, and is owned and operated by an unrelated Japanese corporation. The Company manages and markets vacation club ownership interests through the Disney Vacation Club; operates the Disney Cruise Line; the Adventures by Disney guided group vacations business; and Aulani, a hotel and vacation club resort in Hawaii. The Company’s Walt Disney Imagineering unit designs and develops theme park concepts and attractions as well as resort properties. Studio Entertainment The Company produces and acquires live-action and animated motion pictures for worldwide distribution in the theatrical, home entertainment and television markets. The Company distributes these products through its own distribution and marketing companies in the U.S. and both directly and through independent companies and joint ventures in foreign markets primarily under the Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm and Touchstone banners. Certain motion pictures produced by DreamWorks Studios are distributed under our Touchstone Pictures banner. The Company also produces stage plays and musical recordings, licenses and produces live entertainment events and provides visual and audio effects and other post-production services. Consumer Products & Interactive Media The Company licenses its trade names, characters and visual and literary properties to various manufacturers, game developers, publishers and retailers throughout the world. We also develop and publish games, primarily for mobile platforms. The Company’s operations include retail, online and wholesale distribution of products through The Disney Store, DisneyStore.com and MarvelStore.com and direct to retailers. We operate The Disney Store in North America, Europe, Japan and China. The Company publishes entertainment and educational books and magazines and comic books for children and families and operates English language learning centers in China. In addition, the segment’s operations include website management and design, primarily for other Company businesses. We also develop and distribute online video content, which includes content developed by Maker Studios. Revenues and costs generated by Maker Studios have been allocated primarily to the Media Networks and Studio Entertainment segments. 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. Segment operating results reflect earnings before corporate and unallocated shared expenses, restructuring and impairment charges, other expense, interest income/(expense), income taxes and noncontrolling interests. Segment operating income includes equity in the income of investees. Corporate and unallocated shared expenses principally consist of corporate functions, executive management and certain unallocated administrative support functions. Equity in the income of investees included in segment operating results is as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Media Networks Cable Networks $ 783 $ 896 $ 895 Broadcasting (186 ) (82 ) (39 ) Parks and Resorts (3 ) — (2 ) Equity in the income of investees included in segment operating income $ 594 $ 814 $ 854 Vice Gain 332 — — Total equity in the income of investees $ 926 $ 814 $ 854 During fiscal 2016 , the Company recognized its share of a net gain recorded by A+E, a joint venture owned 50% by the Company, in connection with A+E’s acquisition of an interest in Vice (Vice Gain). The Company’s $332 million share of the Vice Gain is recorded in “Equity in the income of investees” in the Consolidated Statement of Income but is not included in segment operating income. See Note 3 for further discussion of the transaction. The following segment results include allocations of certain costs, including information technology, pension, legal and other shared services costs, which are allocated based on metrics designed to correlate with consumption. These allocations are agreed-upon amounts between the businesses and may differ from amounts that would be negotiated in arm’s length transactions. In addition, all significant intersegment transactions have been eliminated except that Studio Entertainment revenues and operating income include an allocation of Consumer Products & Interactive Media revenues, which is meant to reflect royalties on revenue generated by Consumer Products & Interactive Media on merchandise based on intellectual property from certain Studio Entertainment films. 2016 2015 2014 Revenues Media Networks $ 23,689 $ 23,264 $ 21,152 Parks and Resorts 16,974 16,162 15,099 Studio Entertainment Third parties 8,701 6,838 6,988 Intersegment 740 528 290 9,441 7,366 7,278 Consumer Products & Interactive Media Third parties 6,268 6,201 5,574 Intersegment (740 ) (528 ) (290 ) 5,528 5,673 5,284 Total consolidated revenues $ 55,632 $ 52,465 $ 48,813 Segment operating income Media Networks $ 7,755 $ 7,793 $ 7,321 Parks and Resorts 3,298 3,031 2,663 Studio Entertainment 2,703 1,973 1,549 Consumer Products & Interactive Media 1,965 1,884 1,472 Total segment operating income $ 15,721 $ 14,681 $ 13,005 Reconciliation of segment operating income to income before income taxes Segment operating income $ 15,721 $ 14,681 $ 13,005 Corporate and unallocated shared expenses (640 ) (643 ) (611 ) Restructuring and impairment charges (156 ) (53 ) (140 ) Other expense, net — — (31 ) Interest income/(expense), net (260 ) (117 ) 23 Vice Gain 332 — — Infinity Charge (1) (129 ) — — Income before income taxes $ 14,868 $ 13,868 $ 12,246 Capital expenditures Media Networks Cable Networks $ 86 $ 127 $ 172 Broadcasting 80 71 88 Parks and Resorts Domestic 2,180 1,457 1,184 International 2,035 2,147 1,504 Studio Entertainment 86 107 63 Consumer Products & Interactive Media 53 87 48 Corporate 253 269 252 Total capital expenditures $ 4,773 $ 4,265 $ 3,311 2016 2015 2014 Depreciation expense Media Networks $ 237 $ 245 $ 238 Parks and Resorts Domestic 1,273 1,169 1,117 International 445 345 353 Studio Entertainment 51 55 48 Consumer Products & Interactive Media 63 69 69 Corporate 251 249 239 Total depreciation expense $ 2,320 $ 2,132 $ 2,064 Amortization of intangible assets Media Networks $ 18 $ 21 $ 12 Parks and Resorts 3 3 2 Studio Entertainment 74 84 88 Consumer Products & Interactive Media 112 114 122 Corporate — — — Total amortization of intangible assets $ 207 $ 222 $ 224 Identifiable assets (2) Media Networks $ 32,706 $ 30,638 Parks and Resorts 28,275 25,510 Studio Entertainment 15,359 15,334 Consumer Products & Interactive Media 9,332 9,678 Corporate (3) 6,361 7,022 Total consolidated assets $ 92,033 $ 88,182 Supplemental revenue data Affiliate fees $ 12,259 $ 12,029 $ 10,632 Advertising 8,649 8,499 8,094 Retail merchandise, food and beverage 6,116 5,986 5,598 Theme park admissions 5,900 5,483 5,114 Revenues United States and Canada $ 42,616 $ 40,320 $ 36,769 Europe 6,714 6,507 6,505 Asia Pacific 4,582 3,958 3,930 Latin America and Other 1,720 1,680 1,609 $ 55,632 $ 52,465 $ 48,813 Segment operating income United States and Canada $ 12,139 $ 10,820 $ 9,594 Europe 1,815 1,964 1,581 Asia Pacific 1,324 1,365 1,342 Latin America and Other 443 532 488 $ 15,721 $ 14,681 $ 13,005 2016 2015 Long-lived assets (4) United States and Canada $ 56,388 $ 53,976 Europe 8,125 8,254 Asia Pacific 8,228 6,817 Latin America and Other 210 182 $ 72,951 $ 69,229 (1) In fiscal 2016, the Company discontinued its Infinity console game business, which is reported in the Consumer Products & Interactive Media segment, and recorded a charge primarily to write down inventory. The charge also included severance and other asset impairments. The charge was reported in “Cost of products” in the Consolidated Statement of Income. (2) Identifiable assets include amounts associated with equity method investments, goodwill and intangible assets. Equity method investments by segment are as follows: 2016 2015 Media Networks $ 4,032 $ 2,454 Parks and Resorts 22 9 Studio Entertainment 3 2 Consumer Products & Interactive Media — 1 Corporate 25 17 $ 4,082 $ 2,483 Goodwill and intangible assets by segment are as follows: 2016 2015 Media Networks $ 18,153 $ 18,186 Parks and Resorts 373 376 Studio Entertainment 8,450 8,538 Consumer Products & Interactive Media 7,653 7,768 Corporate 130 130 $ 34,759 $ 34,998 (3) Primarily fixed assets, cash and cash equivalents, deferred tax assets and investments. (4) Long-lived assets are total assets less the following: current assets, long-term receivables, deferred taxes, financial investments and derivatives.

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of The Walt Disney Company and its majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company enters into relationships or investments with other entities that 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 or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE (as defined by ASC 810-10-25-38). Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort 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. Reporting Period The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to September 30 and consists of fifty-two weeks with the exception that approximately every six years, we have a fifty-three week year. When a fifty-three week year occurs, the Company reports the additional week in the fourth quarter. Fiscal 2016 and 2014 were fifty-two week years. Fiscal 2015 was a fifty-three week year. Reclassifications Certain reclassifications have been made in the fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 financial statements and notes to conform to the fiscal 2016 presentation. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and footnotes thereto. Actual results may differ from those estimates. Revenues and Costs from Services and Products The Company generates revenue from the sale of both services and tangible products and revenues and operating costs are classified under these two categories in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Certain costs related to both the sale of services and tangible products are not specifically allocated between the service or tangible product revenue streams but are instead attributed to the principal revenue stream. The cost of services and tangible products exclude depreciation and amortization. Significant service revenues include: • Affiliate fees • Advertising revenues • Revenue from the licensing and distribution of film and television properties • Admissions to our theme parks, charges for room nights at hotels and sales of cruise vacation packages • Licensing of intellectual property for use on consumer merchandise, published materials and in multi-platform games Significant operating costs related to the sale of services include: • Amortization of programming, production, participations and residuals costs • Distribution costs • Operating labor • Facilities and infrastructure costs Significant tangible product revenues include: • The sale of food, beverage and merchandise at our retail locations • The sale of DVDs, Blu-ray discs and video game discs and accessories • The sale of books, comic books and magazines Significant operating costs related to the sale of tangible products include: • Costs of goods sold • Amortization of programming, production, participations and residuals costs • Distribution costs • Operating labor • Retail occupancy costs • Game development costs Revenue Recognition Television advertising revenues are recognized when commercials are aired. Affiliate fee revenue is recognized as services are provided based on per subscriber rates set out in agreements with Multi-channel Video Programming Distributors (MVPD) and the number of subscribers reported by the MVPDs. Revenues from advance theme park ticket sales are recognized when the tickets are used. Revenues from expiring multi-use tickets are recognized ratably over the estimated usage period. The estimated usage periods are derived from historical usage patterns. Revenues from the theatrical distribution of motion pictures are recognized when motion pictures are exhibited. Revenues from home entertainment and video game sales, net of anticipated returns and customer incentives, are recognized on the later of the delivery date or the date that the product can be sold by retailers. Revenues from the licensing of feature films and television programming are recorded when the content is available for telecast by the licensee and when certain other conditions are met. Revenues from the sale of electronic formats of feature films and television programming are recognized when the product is received by the consumer. Merchandise licensing advances and guarantee royalty payments are recognized based on the contractual royalty rate when the licensed product is sold by the licensee. Non-refundable advances and minimum guarantee royalty payments in excess of royalties earned are generally recognized as revenue at the end of the contract period. Revenues from our branded online and mobile operations are recognized as services are rendered. Advertising revenues at our internet operations or associated with the distribution of our video content online are recognized when advertisements are viewed online. Taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are presented in the Consolidated Statements of Income on a net basis. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts to reserve for potentially uncollectible receivables. The allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based on our analysis of trends in overall receivables aging, specific identification of certain receivables that are at risk of not being paid, past collection experience and current economic trends. Advertising Expense Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense for fiscal years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 was $2.9 billion , $2.6 billion and $2.8 billion , respectively. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and marketable securities with original maturities of three months or less. Investments Debt securities that the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as “held-to-maturity” and reported at amortized cost. Debt securities not classified as held-to-maturity and marketable equity securities are considered “available-for-sale” and recorded at fair value with unrealized gains and losses included in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) (AOCI). All other equity securities are accounted for using either the cost method or the equity method. The Company regularly reviews its investments to determine whether a decline in fair value below the cost basis is other-than-temporary. If the decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary, the cost basis of the investment is written down to fair value. Translation Policy The U.S. dollar is the functional currency for the majority of our international operations. The local currency is the functional currency for the International Theme Parks, international locations of The Disney Stores, our UTV businesses in India, our English language learning centers in China and certain international equity method investments. For U.S. dollar functional currency locations, foreign currency assets and liabilities are remeasured into U.S. dollars at end-of-period exchange rates, except for non-monetary balance sheet accounts, which are remeasured at historical exchange rates. Revenue and expenses are remeasured at average exchange rates in effect during each period, except for those expenses related to the non-monetary balance sheet amounts, which are remeasured at historical exchange rates. Gains or losses from foreign currency remeasurement are included in income. For local currency functional locations, assets and liabilities are translated at end-of-period rates while revenues and expenses are translated at average rates in effect during the period. Equity is translated at historical rates and the resulting cumulative translation adjustments are included as a component of AOCI. Inventories Inventory primarily includes vacation timeshare units, merchandise, food, materials and supplies. Carrying amounts of vacation ownership units are recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Carrying amounts of merchandise, food, materials and supplies inventories are generally determined on a moving average cost basis and are recorded at the lower of cost or market. Film and Television Costs Film and television costs include capitalizable production costs, production overhead, interest, development costs and acquired production costs and are stated at the lower of cost, less accumulated amortization, or fair value. Acquired programming costs for the Company’s cable and broadcast television networks are stated at the lower of cost, less accumulated amortization, or net realizable value. Acquired television broadcast program licenses and rights are recorded when the license period begins and the program is available for use. Marketing, distribution and general and administrative costs are expensed as incurred. Film and television production, participation and residual costs are expensed over the applicable product life cycle based upon the ratio of the current period’s revenues to estimated remaining total revenues (Ultimate Revenues) for each production. For film productions, Ultimate Revenues include revenues from all sources that will be earned within ten years from the date of the initial theatrical release. For television series, Ultimate Revenues include revenues that will be earned within ten years from delivery of the first episode, or if still in production, five years from delivery of the most recent episode, if later. For acquired film libraries, remaining revenues include amounts to be earned for up to twenty years from the date of acquisition. Costs of film and television productions are subject to regular recoverability assessments, which compare the estimated fair values with the unamortized costs. The Company bases these fair value measurements on the Company’s assumptions about how market participants would price the assets at the balance sheet date, which may be different than the amounts ultimately realized in future periods. The amount by which the unamortized costs of film and television productions exceed their estimated fair values is written off. Film development costs for projects that have been abandoned or have not been set for production within three years are generally written off. The costs of television broadcast rights for acquired series, movies and other programs are expensed based on the number of times the program is expected to be aired or on a straight-line basis over the useful life, as appropriate. Rights costs for multi-year sports programming arrangements are amortized during the applicable seasons based on the estimated relative value of each year in the arrangement. The estimated value of each year is based on our projections of revenues over the contract period, which include advertising revenue and an allocation of affiliate revenue. If the annual contractual payments related to each season approximate each season’s estimated relative value, we expense the related contractual payments during the applicable season. Individual programs are written off when there are no plans to air or sublicense the program. The net realizable values of network television broadcast program licenses and rights are reviewed for recoverability using a daypart methodology. A daypart is defined as an aggregation of programs broadcast during a particular time of day or programs of a similar type. The Company’s dayparts are: primetime, daytime, late night, news and sports (includes broadcast and cable networks). The net realizable values of other cable programming assets are reviewed on an aggregated basis for each cable network. Internal-Use Software Costs The Company expenses costs incurred in the preliminary project stage of developing or acquiring internal use software, such as research and feasibility studies as well as costs incurred in the post-implementation/operational stage, such as maintenance and training. Capitalization of software development costs occurs only after the preliminary-project stage is complete, management authorizes the project and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used for the function intended. As of October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015 , capitalized software costs, net of accumulated depreciation, totaled $714 million and $753 million , respectively. The capitalized costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the software, ranging from 3 - 10 years. Software Product Development Costs Software product development costs incurred prior to reaching technological feasibility are expensed. We have determined that technological feasibility of our video game software is generally not established until substantially all product development is complete. Parks, Resorts and Other Property Parks, resorts and other property are carried at historical cost. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line method over estimated useful lives as follows: Attractions 25 – 40 years Buildings and improvements 20 – 40 years Leasehold improvements Life of lease or asset life if less Land improvements 20 – 40 years Furniture, fixtures and equipment 3 – 25 years Goodwill, Other Intangible Assets and Long-Lived Assets The Company is required to test goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment on an annual basis and if current events or circumstances require, on an interim basis. Goodwill is allocated to various reporting units, which are generally an operating segment or one level below the operating segment. The Company compares the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying amount to determine if there is a potential goodwill impairment. If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, an impairment loss is recorded to the extent that the fair value of the goodwill within the reporting unit is less than the carrying value of the goodwill. To determine the fair value of our reporting units, we generally use a present value technique (discounted cash flows) corroborated by market multiples when available and as appropriate. We apply what we believe to be the most appropriate valuation methodology for each of our reporting units. We include in the projected cash flows an estimate of the revenue we believe the reporting unit would receive if the intellectual property developed by the reporting unit that is being used by other reporting units was licensed to an unrelated third party at its fair market value. These amounts are not necessarily the same as those included in segment operating results. In times of adverse economic conditions in the global economy, the Company’s long-term cash flow projections are subject to a greater degree of uncertainty than usual. If we had established different reporting units or utilized different valuation methodologies or assumptions, the impairment test results could differ, and we could be required to record impairment charges. The Company is required to compare the fair values of other indefinite-lived intangible assets to their carrying amounts. If the carrying amount of an indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized for the excess. Fair values of other indefinite-lived intangible assets are determined based on discounted cash flows or appraised values, as appropriate. The Company has determined that there are currently no legal, competitive, economic or other factors that materially limit the useful life of our FCC licenses and trademarks. Amortizable intangible assets are generally amortized on a straight-line basis over periods up to 40 years . The costs to periodically renew our intangible assets are expensed as incurred. The Company tests long-lived assets, including amortizable intangible assets, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances (triggering events) indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Once a triggering event has occurred, the impairment test employed is based on whether the intent is to hold the asset for continued use or to hold the asset for sale. The impairment test for assets held for use requires a comparison of cash flows expected to be generated over the useful life of an asset group to the carrying value of the asset group. An asset group is established by identifying the lowest level of cash flows generated by a group of assets that are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and could include assets used across multiple businesses or segments. If the carrying value of an asset group exceeds the estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment would be measured as the difference between the fair value of the group’s long-lived assets and the carrying value of the group’s long-lived assets. The impairment is allocated to the long-lived assets of the group on a pro rata basis using the relative carrying amounts, but only to the extent the carrying value of each asset is above its fair value. For assets held for sale, to the extent the carrying value is greater than the asset’s fair value less costs to sell, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference. The Company tested its goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets, investments and long-lived assets for impairment and recorded non-cash impairment charges of $7 million , $10 million and $46 million in fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The fiscal 2014 impairment charges related to radio FCC licenses held by businesses in the Media Networks segment. The fair values of the radio FCC licenses were derived from market transactions. These impairment charges were recorded in “Restructuring and impairment charges” in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company expects its aggregate annual amortization expense for existing amortizable intangible assets for fiscal years 2017 through 2021 to be as follows: 2017 $ 192 2018 191 2019 186 2020 180 2021 175 Risk Management Contracts In the normal course of business, the Company employs a variety of financial instruments (derivatives) including interest rate and cross-currency swap agreements and forward and option contracts to manage its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices. The Company formally documents all relationships between hedges and hedged items as well as its risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking various hedge transactions. The Company primarily enters into two types of derivatives: hedges of fair value exposure and hedges of cash flow exposure. Hedges of fair value exposure are entered into in order to hedge the fair value of a recognized asset, liability, or a firm commitment. Hedges of cash flow exposure are entered into in order to hedge a forecasted transaction (e.g. forecasted revenue) or the variability of cash flows to be paid or received, related to a recognized liability or asset (e.g. floating rate debt). The Company designates and assigns the derivatives as hedges of forecasted transactions, specific assets or specific liabilities. When hedged assets or liabilities are sold or extinguished or the forecasted transactions being hedged occur or are no longer expected to occur, the Company recognizes the gain or loss on the designated derivatives. The Company’s hedge positions are measured at fair value on the balance sheet. Realized gains and losses from hedges are classified in the income statement consistent with the accounting treatment of the items being hedged. The Company accrues the differential for interest rate swaps to be paid or received under the agreements as interest rates change as adjustments to interest expense over the lives of the swaps. Gains and losses on the termination of effective swap agreements, prior to their original maturity, are deferred and amortized to interest expense over the remaining term of the underlying hedged transactions. The Company enters into derivatives that are not designated as hedges and do not qualify for hedge accounting. These derivatives are intended to offset certain economic exposures of the Company and are carried at fair value with changes in value recorded in earnings. Cash flows from hedging activities are classified in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows under the same category as the cash flows from the related assets, liabilities or forecasted transactions (see Notes 8 and 16). Income Taxes Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recorded with respect to temporary differences in the accounting treatment of items for financial reporting purposes and for income tax purposes. Where, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some amount of recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is established for the amount that, in management’s judgment, is sufficient to reduce the deferred tax asset to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized. A tax position must meet a minimum probability threshold before a financial statement benefit is recognized. The minimum threshold is defined as a tax position that is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit to be recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Earnings Per Share The Company presents both basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) amounts. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income attributable to Disney by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS is based upon the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the year, which is calculated using the treasury-stock method for equity-based awards (Awards). Common equivalent shares are excluded from the computation in periods for which they have an anti-dilutive effect. Stock options for which the exercise price exceeds the average market price over the period are anti-dilutive and, accordingly, are excluded from the calculation. A reconciliation of the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding and the number of Awards excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation, as they were anti-dilutive, are as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding (basic) 1,629 1,694 1,740 Weighted average dilutive impact of Awards 10 15 19 Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding (diluted) 1,639 1,709 1,759 Awards excluded from diluted earnings per share 6 3 6

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Acquisitions BAMTech In August 2016, the Company acquired a 15% interest in BAMTech, an entity which holds Major League Baseball’s streaming technology and content delivery businesses, for $450 million . The Company is committed to acquire an additional 18% interest for $557 million in January 2017. The Company accounts for its interest in BAMTech as an equity method investment. In addition, the Company has an option to increase its ownership to 66% by acquiring additional shares at fair market value from Major League Baseball between August 2020 and August 2023. Vice/A+E Vice is a media company targeting a millennial audience through news and pop culture content and creative brand integration. During fiscal 2016, A+E acquired an 8% interest in Vice in exchange for a 49.9% interest in one of A+E’s cable channels, H2, which has been rebranded as Viceland and programmed with Vice content. As a result of this exchange, A+E recognized a net non-cash gain based on the estimated fair value of H2. The Company’s share of the Vice Gain totaled $332 million and was recorded in “Equity in the income of investees” in the Consolidated Statement of Income in fiscal 2016. At October 1, 2016 , A+E had a 20% interest in Vice. In addition, during fiscal 2016, the Company acquired an 11% interest in Vice for $400 million of cash. The Company accounts for its interests in A+E and Vice as equity method investments. 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 were eligible to receive up to $450 million of additional cash upon Maker’s achievement of certain performance targets for calendar years 2014 and 2015. At the date of the acquisition, the Company recorded a $198 million liability for the fair value of the contingent consideration (determined by a probability weighting of potential payouts). In fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2016, the Company paid $105 million and $70 million , respectively, for the contingent consideration. The majority of the purchase price was 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 Consolidated Statements of Income for fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014 were not material. Hulu At the end of fiscal 2015, the Company had a 33% interest in Hulu, a joint venture owned one-third each by the Company, Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. and Comcast Corporation. In August 2016, Time Warner, Inc. (TW) acquired a 10% interest in the venture from Hulu for $583 million diluting the Company’s ownership interest to 30% , which results in a deemed sale by the Company. For not more than 36 months from August 2016, TW may put its shares to Hulu or Hulu may call the shares from TW under certain limited circumstances arising from regulatory review. The Company and Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. have agreed to make a capital contribution for up to approximately $300 million each if required to fund the repurchase of shares from TW. The Company expects to recognize a gain of approximately $175 million associated with the deemed sale of a portion of its ownership interest in Hulu if the put and call options are not exercised. In addition, the Company has guaranteed $113 million of Hulu’s $338 million term loan, which expires in October 2017. The Company accounts for its interest in Hulu as an equity method investment. Goodwill The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015 are as follows: Media Networks Parks and Resorts Studio Entertainment Consumer Products & Interactive Media Total Balance at Sept. 27, 2014 $ 16,378 $ 291 $ 6,856 $ 4,356 $ 27,881 Acquisitions 3 — 2 — 5 Dispositions — — — (1 ) (1 ) Other, net (27 ) — (22 ) (10 ) (59 ) Balance at Oct. 3, 2015 $ 16,354 $ 291 $ 6,836 $ 4,345 $ 27,826 Acquisitions 1 — 1 — 2 Dispositions — — — — — Other, net (10 ) — (7 ) (1 ) (18 ) Balance at Oct. 1, 2016 $ 16,345 $ 291 $ 6,830 $ 4,344 $ 27,810

Dispositions and Other Income_(

Dispositions and Other Income/(Expense)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Dispositions and Other Income/(Expense)	Dispositions and Other Expense, net Other expense, net is as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Venezuelan foreign currency translation loss $ — $ — $ (143 ) Gain on sale of property and other — — 112 Other expense, net $ — $ — $ (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 provide different exchange mechanisms that impact the Company’s ability to convert its BsF denominated monetary assets to U.S. dollars. During fiscal 2014, the Government launched a new currency exchange mechanism, and the Company began translating its BsF denominated net monetary assets at the rates determined in this market resulting in a loss of $143 million reported in “Other expense, net” in the Consolidated Statement of Income. In fiscal 2015 and 2016, the Government introduced additional exchange mechanisms (including the Divisa Comercial “DICOM”) resulting in immaterial losses in those fiscal years, which are included in “Costs and expenses” in the Consolidated Statements of Income. At October 1, 2016, the Company translated its approximately 4.3 billion BsF denominated net monetary assets using rates determined by the Venezuelan DICOM market ( 656 BsF per U.S. dollar). Gain on sale of property and other In fiscal 2014, the Company recognized $83 million of gains primarily due to the sale of a property and $29 million for a portion of a settlement of an affiliate contract dispute.

Investments

Investments	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Investments [Abstract]
Investments	Investments Investments consist of the following: October 1, October 3, Investments, equity basis $ 4,082 $ 2,483 Investments, other 198 160 $ 4,280 $ 2,643 Investments, Equity Basis A summary of combined financial information for equity investments, which primarily consist of media investments, A + E, BAMTech, CTV Specialty Television, Inc., Hulu, Seven TV and Vice, is as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Results of Operations: Revenues $ 7,416 $ 6,561 $ 6,573 Net income $ 1,855 $ 1,912 $ 2,003 October 1, October 3, September 27, Balance Sheet Current assets $ 4,801 $ 3,676 $ 2,640 Non-current assets 8,906 6,429 6,294 $ 13,707 $ 10,105 $ 8,934 Current liabilities $ 2,018 $ 1,614 $ 1,504 Non-current liabilities 4,531 4,128 3,298 Shareholders’ equity 7,158 4,363 4,132 $ 13,707 $ 10,105 $ 8,934 As of October 1, 2016 , the book value of the Company’s equity method investments exceeded our share of the book value of the investees’ underlying net assets by approximately $1.4 billion , which represents amortizable intangible assets and goodwill arising from acquisitions. The Company enters into transactions in the ordinary course of business with our equity investees, primarily related to the licensing of television and film programming. Revenues from these transactions were $0.5 billion , $0.4 billion and $0.3 billion in fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The Company defers a portion of its profits from transactions with investees until the investee recognizes third-party revenue from the exploitation of the rights. The portion that is deferred reflects our ownership interest in the investee. Investments, Other As of October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015 , the Company held $85 million and $36 million , respectively, of securities classified as available-for-sale, $91 million and $81 million , respectively, of non-publicly traded cost-method investments and $22 million and $43 million , respectively, of investments in leveraged leases. In fiscal 2016 , the Company had no significant realized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities. In fiscal years 2015 and 2014 , the Company had realized gains of $31 million and $165 million , respectively, on available-for-sale securities. In fiscal years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , the Company had realized gains of $23 million , $11 million and $53 million , respectively, on non-publicly traded cost-method investments. In fiscal years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , the Company recorded non-cash charges of $44 million , $14 million and $13 million , respectively, to reflect other-than-temporary losses in investment value. Realized gains and losses on available-for-sale and non-publicly traded cost-method investments are reported in “Interest income/(expense), net” in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

International Theme Park Invest

International Theme Park Investments	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
International Theme Park Investments	International Theme Park Investments The Company has a 47% ownership interest in the operations of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, a 43% ownership interest in the operations of Shanghai Disney Resort and an 81% effective ownership interest in the operations of Disneyland Paris. The International Theme Parks are VIEs consolidated in the Company’s financial statements. See Note 2 for the Company’s policy on consolidating VIEs. The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of the International Theme Parks’ assets and liabilities included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets as of October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015 : International Theme Parks October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,008 $ 781 Other current assets 331 252 Total current assets 1,339 1,033 Parks, resorts and other property 9,270 7,748 Other assets 88 62 Total assets $ 10,697 $ 8,843 Current liabilities $ 1,499 $ 1,027 Borrowings - long-term 1,087 319 Other long-term liabilities 256 195 Total liabilities $ 2,842 $ 1,541 The following table summarizes the International Theme Parks’ revenues and costs and expenses included in the Company’s consolidated statements of income as of October 1, 2016 : October 1, 2016 Revenues $ 2,455 Costs and expenses (2,754 ) Royalty and management fees from the International Theme Parks recognized by the Company totaled $148 million for fiscal 2016. Royalty and management fees are eliminated in consolidation but are considered in calculating earnings allocated to noncontrolling interests. Fiscal 2016 International Theme Parks’ cash flows included in the Company’s consolidated cash flow statement are $0.4 billion generated from operating activities, $2.1 billion used in investing activities and $0.9 billion generated from financing activities. Disneyland Paris During calendar 2015, Disneyland Paris completed a recapitalization consisting of the following: • In February 2015, Disneyland Paris completed a €0.4 billion equity rights offering at €1.00 per share 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, Disneyland Paris repaid €0.3 billion that was outstanding under then existing lines of credit from the Company. These lines of credit were replaced by a new €0.4 billion line of credit from the Company bearing interest at EURIBOR plus 2% and maturing in 2023 . • In September 2015, the Company completed a mandatory tender offer to the other Disneyland Paris shareholders and acquired €0.1 billion in shares at €1.25 per share, which increased the Company’s effective ownership by an additional eight percentage points. • In November 2015, to offset the dilution caused by the loan conversion, Disneyland Paris shareholders purchased €0.05 billion in shares from the Company at €1.25 per share, which decreased the Company’s effective ownership by four percentage points, resulting in an 81% effective ownership interest in Disneyland Paris. As a result of the recapitalization, in fiscal 2015 the Company wrote off a $399 million deferred income tax asset (see Note 9). The Company has term loans to Disneyland Paris with outstanding balances totaling €1.0 billion at October 1, 2016 bearing interest at a 4% fixed rate and maturing in 2024. In addition, €130 million is outstanding under the line of credit at October 1, 2016 . The Company has waived payment of royalties and management fees for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 through the third quarter of fiscal 2018. Hong Kong Disneyland Resort At October 1, 2016 , the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Company had 53% and 47% equity interests in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, respectively. HKSAR has the right to receive additional shares over time to the extent Hong Kong Disneyland Resort exceeds certain return on asset performance targets. The amount of additional shares HKSAR can receive is capped on both an annual and cumulative basis and could decrease the Company’s equity interest by up to an additional 7 percentage points over a period no shorter than 16 years . As part of financing the construction of a third hotel, which we expect to open in 2017, the Company contributed $113 million of equity in fiscal 2016. HKSAR also converted $113 million of a loan to equity, leaving a balance at October 1, 2016 of HK $0.4 billion ( $45 million ) (see Note 8 for further details of this loan). In addition, the Company and HKSAR have committed to provide additional loans up to $149 million and $104 million , respectively. At October 1, 2016 , the additional loans provided by the Company and HKSAR are $116 million and $77 million , respectively, bearing interest at a rate of three month HIBOR plus 2% and mature in September 2025. The net impact to HKSAR and the Company’s ownership of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort during fiscal 2016 and 2015 as a result of the above activities was not material. Shanghai Disney Resort Shanghai Disney Resort is owned through two joint venture companies, in which Shanghai Shendi (Group) Co., Ltd (Shendi) owns 57% and the Company owns 43% . A management company, in which the Company has a 70% interest and Shendi a 30% interest, is responsible for operating Shanghai Disney Resort. The investment in Shanghai Disney Resort has been funded in accordance with each shareholder’s ownership percentage, with approximately 67% from equity contributions and 33% from shareholder loans. The Company has provided Shanghai Disney Resort with term loans totaling $757 million , bearing interest at rates up to 8% and maturing in 2036. In addition, the Company has an outstanding balance of $318 million due from Shanghai Disney Resort related to development and pre-opening costs of the resort, which is anticipated to be paid by the end of 2018. The Company has also provided Shanghai Disney Resort with a $157 million line of credit bearing interest at 8% . There is no outstanding balance under the line of credit at October 1, 2016. Shendi has provided Shanghai Disney Resort with term loans totaling 6.4 billion yuan (approximately $1.0 billion ), bearing interest at rates up to 8% and maturing in 2036; however, early repayment is permitted. Shendi has also provided Shanghai Disney Resort with a 1.4 billion yuan (approximately $205 million ) line of credit bearing interest at 8% . There is no outstanding balance under the line of credit at October 1, 2016.

Film and Television Costs and A

Film and Television Costs and Advances	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Disclosure Film And Television Costs [Abstract]
Film and Television Costs and Advances	Film and Television Costs and Advances Film and television costs and advances are as follows: October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 Theatrical film costs Released, less amortization $ 1,677 $ 1,445 Completed, not released — — In-process 2,179 2,499 In development or pre-production 336 304 4,192 4,248 Television costs Released, less amortization 1,015 895 Completed, not released 365 395 In-process 417 352 In development or pre-production 13 10 1,810 1,652 Television programming rights and advances 1,545 1,453 7,547 7,353 Less current portion 1,208 1,170 Non-current portion $ 6,339 $ 6,183 Based on management’s total gross revenue estimates as of October 1, 2016 , approximately 79% of unamortized film and television costs for released productions (excluding amounts allocated to acquired film and television libraries) are expected to be amortized during the next three years. By the end of fiscal 2020, we will have reached on a cumulative basis, 80% amortization of the October 1, 2016 balance of unamortized film and television costs. Approximately $0.9 billion of accrued participation and residual liabilities will be paid in fiscal year 2017 . The Company expects to amortize, based on current estimates, approximately $1.4 billion in capitalized film and television production costs during fiscal 2017 . At October 1, 2016 , acquired film and television libraries have remaining unamortized costs of $200 million , which are generally amortized straight-line over a weighted-average remaining period of approximately 14 years

Borrowings

Borrowings	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Borrowings	Borrowings The Company’s borrowings at October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015 , including the impact of interest rate and cross-currency swaps, are summarized below: 2016 2016 2015 Stated Interest Rate (1) Pay Floating Interest rate and Cross- Currency Swaps (2) Effective Interest Rate (3) Swap Maturities Commercial paper $ 1,521 $ 2,430 — $ — 0.54 % U.S. medium-term notes (4) 16,827 13,873 2.80 % 8,275 2.58 % 2017-2026 Foreign currency denominated debt 448 447 4.88 % 249 4.83 % 2017 Capital Cities/ABC debt 107 108 8.75 % — 6.01 % Other (5) 180 159 — 19,083 17,017 2.66 % 8,524 2.49 % International Theme Parks borrowings 1,087 319 1.92 % — 4.30 % Total borrowings 20,170 17,336 2.62 % 8,524 2.59 % Less current portion 3,687 4,563 1.24 % 1,500 1.47 % Total long-term borrowings $ 16,483 $ 12,773 $ 7,024 (1) The stated interest rate represents the weighted-average coupon rate for each category of borrowings. For floating rate borrowings, interest rates are the rates in effect at October 1, 2016 ; these rates are not necessarily an indication of future interest rates. (2) Amounts represent notional values of interest rate and cross-currency swaps outstanding as of October 1, 2016 . (3) The effective interest rate includes the impact of existing and terminated interest rate and cross-currency swaps, purchase accounting adjustments and debt issuance premiums, discounts and costs. (4) Includes net debt issuance premiums, discounts and costs totaling $132 million and $88 million at October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015 , respectively. (5) Includes market value adjustments for debt with qualifying hedges totaling $146 million and $131 million at October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015 , respectively. Commercial Paper The Company has bank facilities with a syndicate of lenders to support commercial paper borrowings as follows: Committed Capacity Capacity Used Unused Capacity Facility expiring March 2017 $ 1,500 $ — $ 1,500 Facility expiring March 2019 2,250 — 2,250 Facility expiring March 2021 2,250 — 2,250 Total $ 6,000 $ — $ 6,000 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 October 1, 2016 , the Company has $169 million of outstanding letters of credit, of which none were issued under this facility. The facilities specifically exclude certain entities, including the International Theme Parks, from any representations, covenants, or events of default and contain only one financial covenant, relating to interest coverage, which the Company met on October 1, 2016 by a significant margin. Commercial paper activity is as follows: Commercial paper with original maturities less than three months, net (1) Commercial paper with original maturities greater than three months Total Balance at Sept 27, 2014 $ 50 $ — $ 50 Additions 2,277 3,019 5,296 Payments — (2,920 ) (2,920 ) Other Activity 3 1 4 Balance at Oct 3, 2015 $ 2,330 $ 100 $ 2,430 Additions — 4,794 4,794 Payments (1,559 ) (4,155 ) (5,714 ) Other Activity 6 5 11 Balance at Oct 1, 2016 $ 777 $ 744 $ 1,521 (1) Borrowings and reductions of borrowings are reported net. Credit facility for cruise ships In October 2016, the Company entered into two credit facilities to finance new cruise ships, which are expected to be delivered in 2021 and 2023. The financing may be used for up to 80% of the contract price of the cruise ships. Under the agreements, $1.0 billion in financing is available beginning in April 2021 and $1.1 billion is available beginning in April 2023. If utilized, the interest rates will be fixed at 3.48% and 3.74% , respectively, and payable semi-annually. The loans will be repaid in 24 equal installments over a 12-year period from the borrowing date. Early repayment is permitted subject to cancellation fees. Shelf Registration Statement The Company has a shelf registration statement in place, which allows the Company to issue various types of debt instruments, such as fixed or floating rate notes, U.S. dollar or foreign currency denominated notes, redeemable notes, global notes, and dual currency or other indexed notes. Issuances under the shelf registration will require the filing of a prospectus supplement identifying the amount and terms of the securities to be issued. Our ability to issue debt is subject to market conditions and other factors impacting our borrowing capacity. U.S. Medium-Term Note Program At October 1, 2016 , the total debt outstanding under the U.S. medium-term note program was $16.8 billion with maturities ranging from 1 to 77 years. The debt outstanding includes $16.1 billion of fixed rate notes, which have stated interest rates that range from 0.88% to 7.55% and $660 million of floating rate notes that bear interest at U.S. LIBOR plus or minus a spread. At October 1, 2016 , the effective rate on floating rate notes was 1.10% . European Medium-Term Note Program The Company has a European medium-term note program, which allows the Company to issue various types of debt instruments such as fixed or floating rate notes, U.S. dollar or foreign currency denominated notes, redeemable notes and index linked or dual currency notes. Capacity under the program is $4.0 billion , subject to market conditions and other factors impacting our borrowing capacity. Capacity under the program replenishes as outstanding debt under the program is repaid. The Company had no outstanding borrowings under the program at October 1, 2016 . Foreign Currency Denominated Debt At October 1, 2016 , the Company had Canadian $ 328 million ( $249 million ) of debt outstanding, which bears interest at the Canadian Dealer Offered Rate plus 0.83% ( 1.72% at October 1, 2016 ) and matures in 2017 . The Company has short-term credit facilities of Indian rupee (INR) 11.6 billion ( $173 million ), which bear interest at rates determined at the time of drawdown and expire in 2017 . At October 1, 2016 , the outstanding balance was INR 3.6 billion ( $54 million ), which bears interest at an average rate of 8.35% . At October 1, 2016 , the Company had long-term credit facilities of INR 9.6 billion ( $144 million ). In October 2016, the balance was repaid and the facilities were canceled. Capital Cities/ABC Debt In connection with the Capital Cities/ABC, Inc. acquisition in 1996, the Company assumed debt previously issued by Capital Cities/ABC, Inc. At October 1, 2016 , the outstanding balance was $107 million , which includes unamortized fair value adjustments recorded in purchase accounting. The debt matures in 2021 and has a stated interest rate of 8.75% . International Theme Parks Borrowings As part of financing the construction of a third hotel at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, HKSAR converted $113 million of a loan to equity, leaving a balance at October 1, 2016 of HK$ 0.4 billion ( $45 million ). The interest rate on this loan is subject to biannual revisions and determined based on the Hong Kong prime rate less 0.875 %, but is capped at an annual rate of 7.625% until March 2022 . After March 2022, the interest rate is based on the Hong Kong prime rate but is capped at an annual rate of 8.50% . As of October 1, 2016 , the rate on the loan was 4.13% . Debt service payments will be made depending on sufficient available funds. Repayment is required by September 30, 2022 ; however, early repayment is permitted. In addition, HKSAR provided Hong Kong Disneyland Resort with a loan facility totaling HK $0.8 billion ( $104 million ) that bears interest at a rate of three month HIBOR plus 2% and matures in 2025 ; however, earlier repayment is permitted. At October 1, 2016, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort had borrowed HK $0.6 billion ( $77 million ) under the loan facility, which bears interest at a rate of 2.57% . Shendi has provided Shanghai Disney Resort with term loans totaling 6.4 billion yuan (approximately $1.0 billion ) bearing interest at rates up to 8% and maturing in 2036; however, early repayment is permitted. Shendi has also provided Shanghai Disney Resort with a 1.4 billion yuan (approximately $205 million ) line of credit bearing interest at 8% . There is no outstanding balance under the line of credit at October 1, 2016. Total borrowings, excluding market value adjustments and debt issuance premiums, discounts and costs, have the following scheduled maturities: Before International Theme Parks Consolidation International Theme Parks Total 2017 $ 3,686 $ — $ 3,686 2018 1,804 11 1,815 2019 2,759 — 2,759 2020 896 — 896 2021 2,100 17 2,117 Thereafter 7,824 1,059 8,883 $ 19,069 $ 1,087 $ 20,156 The Company capitalizes interest on assets constructed for its parks and resorts and on theatrical productions. In fiscal years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , total interest capitalized was $139 million , $110 million and $73 million , respectively. Interest expense, net of capitalized interest, for fiscal years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 was $354 million , $265 million and $294 million , respectively.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes 2016 2015 2014 Income Before Income Taxes Domestic (including U.S. exports) $ 14,018 $ 12,825 $ 11,376 Foreign subsidiaries 850 1,043 870 $ 14,868 $ 13,868 $ 12,246 Income Tax Expense/(Benefit) Current Federal $ 3,146 $ 4,182 $ 2,932 State 154 333 206 Foreign (1) 533 525 600 3,833 5,040 3,738 Deferred Federal 1,172 82 409 State 100 (52 ) 81 Foreign (27 ) (54 ) 14 1,245 (24 ) 504 $ 5,078 $ 5,016 $ 4,242 (1) Includes foreign withholding taxes October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities Deferred tax assets Accrued liabilities $ (2,385 ) $ (2,244 ) Net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards (1,567 ) (1,396 ) Other (917 ) (945 ) Total deferred tax assets (4,869 ) (4,585 ) Deferred tax liabilities Depreciable, amortizable and other property 5,682 5,260 Foreign subsidiaries 348 583 Licensing revenues 480 396 Other 295 297 Total deferred tax liabilities 6,805 6,536 Net deferred tax liability before valuation allowance 1,936 1,951 Valuation allowance 1,602 1,288 Net deferred tax liability $ 3,538 $ 3,239 At October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015, the valuation allowance primarily related to $1.2 billion and $1.1 billion , respectively, of deferred tax assets for International Theme Parks’s net operating losses primarily in France and Hong Kong, and to a lesser extent, China. The noncontrolling interest share of the net operating losses were $0.4 billion and $0.4 billion at October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015, respectively. The International Theme Parks net operating losses have an indefinite carryforward period in France and Hong Kong and a five-year carryforward period in China . In the prior year, the Company had a $399 million deferred income tax asset 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. As a result of the Disneyland Paris recapitalization and the increase in the Company’s ownership interest (see Note 6 for further discussion of this transaction), the deferred tax asset was written off to income tax expense in fiscal 2015. As of October 1, 2016 , the Company had undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries of approximately $3.4 billion for which deferred U.S. federal income taxes have not been provided. The Company intends to reinvest these earnings for the foreseeable future. If these amounts were distributed to the U.S., in the form of dividends or otherwise, the Company would be subject to additional U.S. income taxes. Assuming these foreign earnings were repatriated under laws and rates applicable at 2016 fiscal year end, the incremental federal tax applicable to the earnings would be approximately $0.7 billion . A reconciliation of the effective income tax rate to the federal rate is as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Federal income tax rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % State taxes, net of federal benefit 1.8 1.9 2.0 Domestic production activity deduction (1.6 ) (1.9 ) (2.1 ) Earnings in jurisdictions taxed at rates different from the statutory U.S. federal rate (1.1 ) (1.5 ) (0.7 ) Disneyland Paris recapitalization — 2.9 — Other, including tax reserves and related interest 0.1 (0.2 ) 0.4 34.2 % 36.2 % 34.6 % A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding the related accrual for interest, is as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Balance at the beginning of the year $ 912 $ 803 $ 1,120 Increases for current year tax positions 71 98 51 Increases for prior year tax positions 142 280 133 Decreases in prior year tax positions (158 ) (193 ) (487 ) Settlements with taxing authorities (123 ) (76 ) (14 ) Balance at the end of the year $ 844 $ 912 $ 803 The fiscal year-end 2016 , 2015 and 2014 balances include $469 million , $501 million and $453 million , respectively, that if recognized, would reduce our income tax expense and effective tax rate. These amounts are net of the offsetting benefits from other tax jurisdictions. As of the end of fiscal 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , the Company had $221 million , $231 million and $216 million , respectively, in accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits. During fiscal years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , the Company accrued additional interest and penalties of $22 million , $68 million and $25 million , respectively, and recorded reductions in accrued interest and penalties of $32 million , $54 million and $21 million , respectively, as a result of audit settlements and other prior-year adjustments. The Company’s policy is to report interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal examination for years prior to 2013 and is no longer subject to examination in any of its major state or foreign tax jurisdictions for years prior to 2006. In the next twelve months, it is reasonably possible that our unrecognized tax benefits could change due to the resolution of certain tax matters, which could include payments on those tax matters. These resolutions and payments could reduce our unrecognized tax benefits by $143 million . In fiscal years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , income tax benefits attributable to equity-based compensation transactions exceeded the amounts recorded based on grant date fair value. Accordingly, $207 million , $313 million and $255 million were credited to shareholders’ equity, respectively, in these years.

Pension and Other Benefit Progr

Pension and Other Benefit Programs	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension and Other Benefit Programs	Pension and Other Benefit Programs The Company maintains pension and postretirement medical benefit plans covering certain of its employees not covered by union or industry-wide plans. The Company’s defined benefit pension plans cover employees hired prior to January 1, 2012. For employees hired after this date, the Company has a defined contribution plan. Benefits under these pension plans are generally based on years of service and/or compensation and generally require 3 years of vesting service. Employees generally hired after January 1, 1987 for certain of our media businesses and other employees generally hired after January 1, 1994 are not eligible for postretirement medical benefits. Defined Benefit Plans The Company measures the actuarial value of its benefit obligations and plan assets for its defined benefit pension and postretirement medical benefit plans at September 30 and adjusts for any plan contributions or significant events between September 30 and our fiscal year end. The following chart summarizes the benefit obligations, assets, funded status and balance sheet impacts associated with the defined benefit pension and postretirement medical benefit plans: Pension Plans Postretirement Medical Plans October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 October 1, 2016 October 3, Projected benefit obligations Beginning obligations $ (12,379 ) $ (12,190 ) $ (1,590 ) $ (1,567 ) Service cost (318 ) (332 ) (11 ) (14 ) Interest cost (458 ) (521 ) (61 ) (68 ) Actuarial gain / (loss) (1,769 ) (176 ) (142 ) 33 Plan amendments and other 8 28 (9 ) (9 ) Benefits paid (1) 436 812 54 35 Ending obligations $ (14,480 ) $ (12,379 ) $ (1,759 ) $ (1,590 ) Fair value of plans’ assets Beginning fair value $ 9,415 $ 9,765 $ 568 $ 538 Actual return on plan assets 624 163 34 9 Contributions 839 337 61 48 Benefits paid (1) (436 ) (812 ) (54 ) (35 ) Expenses and other (41 ) (38 ) 5 8 Ending fair value $ 10,401 $ 9,415 $ 614 $ 568 Underfunded status of the plans $ (4,079 ) $ (2,964 ) $ (1,145 ) $ (1,022 ) Amounts recognized in the balance sheet Non-current assets $ — $ 3 $ — $ — Current liabilities (40 ) (36 ) — (13 ) Non-current liabilities (4,039 ) (2,931 ) (1,145 ) (1,009 ) $ (4,079 ) $ (2,964 ) $ (1,145 ) $ (1,022 ) (1) Fiscal 2015 pension plans include $340 million of payments under a plan offered for a limited time to certain former employees who had vested benefits in our qualified defined benefit pension plans. These employees elected to receive an immediate lump-sum distribution in lieu of benefits they would have received following their retirement. The components of net periodic benefit cost are as follows: Pension Plans Postretirement Medical Plans 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 Service cost $ 318 $ 332 $ 277 $ 11 $ 14 $ 10 Interest cost 458 521 488 61 68 65 Expected return on plan assets (747 ) (711 ) (645 ) (45 ) (39 ) (36 ) Amortization of prior year service costs 14 16 14 (1 ) (1 ) (2 ) Recognized net actuarial loss / (gain) 242 247 145 8 10 (7 ) Net periodic benefit cost $ 285 $ 405 $ 279 $ 34 $ 52 $ 30 Key assumptions are as follows: Pension Plans Postretirement Medical Plans 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 Discount rate used to determine the benefit obligation 3.73 % 4.47 % 4.40 % 3.73 % 4.47 % 4.40 % Discount rate used to determine the net periodic benefit cost 3.81 % 4.40 % 5.00 % 3.81 % 4.40 % 5.00 % Rate of return on plan assets 7.50 % 7.50 % 7.50 % 7.50 % 7.50 % 7.50 % Rate of salary increase 4.00 % 4.00 % 4.00 % n/a n/a n/a Year 1 increase in cost of benefits n/a n/a n/a 7.00 % 7.00 % 7.00 % Rate of increase to which the cost of benefits is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate) n/a n/a n/a 4.25 % 4.25 % 4.25 % Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate n/a n/a n/a 2030 2029 2028 In addition to the assumptions in the above table, assumed mortality is also a key assumption in determining benefit obligations. Net periodic benefit cost is based on assumptions determined at the prior-year end measurement date. AOCI, before tax, as of October 1, 2016 consists of the following amounts that have not yet been recognized in net periodic benefit cost: Pension Plans Postretirement Medical Plans Total Prior service cost $ (56 ) $ — $ (56 ) Net actuarial loss (5,470 ) (263 ) (5,733 ) Total amounts included in AOCI (5,526 ) (263 ) (5,789 ) Prepaid / (accrued) pension cost 1,447 (882 ) 565 Net balance sheet liability $ (4,079 ) $ (1,145 ) $ (5,224 ) Amounts included in AOCI, before tax, as of October 1, 2016 that are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost during fiscal 2017 are: Pension Plans Postretirement Medical Plans Total Prior service cost $ (11 ) $ — $ (11 ) Net actuarial loss (403 ) (16 ) (419 ) Total $ (414 ) $ (16 ) $ (430 ) Plan Funded Status The projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit obligation and aggregate fair value of plan assets for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets were $13.4 billion , $12.4 billion and $9.5 billion , respectively, as of October 1, 2016 and $11.5 billion , $10.6 billion and $8.5 billion as of October 3, 2015 , respectively. For pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, the projected benefit obligation and aggregate fair value of plan assets were $14.5 billion and $10.4 billion , respectively, as of October 1, 2016 and $12.4 billion and $9.4 billion as of October 3, 2015 , respectively. The Company’s total accumulated pension benefit obligations at October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015 were $13.3 billion and $11.4 billion , respectively, of which 99% and 98% , respectively, was vested. The accumulated postretirement medical benefit obligations and fair value of plan assets for postretirement medical plans with accumulated postretirement medical benefit obligations in excess of plan assets were $1.8 billion and $0.6 billion , respectively, at October 1, 2016 and $1.6 billion and $0.6 billion , respectively, at October 3, 2015 . Plan Assets A significant portion of the assets of the Company’s defined benefit plans are managed in a third-party master trust. The investment policy and allocation of the assets in the master trust were approved by the Company’s Investment and Administrative Committee, which has oversight responsibility for the Company’s retirement plans. The investment policy ranges for the major asset classes are as follows: Asset Class Minimum Maximum Equity investments 30 % 60 % Fixed income investments 20 % 40 % Alternative investments 10 % 30 % Cash & money market funds 0 % 10 % The primary investment objective for the assets within the master trust is the prudent and cost effective management of assets to satisfy benefit obligations to plan participants. Financial risks are managed through diversification of plan assets, selection of investment managers and through the investment guidelines incorporated in investment management agreements. Assets are monitored to ensure that investment returns are commensurate with risks taken. The long-term asset allocation policy for the master trust was established taking into consideration a variety of factors that include, but are not limited to, the average age of participants, the number of retirees, the duration of liabilities and the expected payout ratio. Liquidity needs of the master trust are generally managed using cash generated by investments or by liquidating securities. Assets are generally managed by external investment managers, and we have investment management agreements with respect to securities in the master trust. These agreements include account guidelines that establish permitted securities and risk controls commensurate with the account’s investment strategy. Some agreements permit the use of derivative securities (futures, options, interest rate swaps, credit default swaps) that enable investment managers to enhance returns and manage exposures within their accounts. Fair Value Measurements of Plan Assets 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 following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets reported at fair value. There have been no changes in the methodologies used at October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015 . Level 1 investments are valued based on reported market prices on the last trading day of the year. Investments in common and preferred stocks are valued based on the securities exchange-listed price or a broker’s quote in an active market. Investments in U.S. Treasury securities are valued based on a broker’s quote in an active market. Level 2 investments in government and federal agency bonds, mortgage-backed securities (MBS), asset-backed securities and corporate bonds are valued using a broker’s quote in a non-active market or an evaluated price based on a compilation of reported market information, such as benchmark yield curves, credit spreads and estimated default rates. Derivative financial instruments are valued based on models that incorporate observable inputs for the underlying securities, such as interest rates or foreign currency exchange rates. Shares in money market and mutual funds and certain alternative investments are valued at the net asset value of the shares held by the Plan at year-end based on the fair value of the underlying investments. Level 3 investments primarily consist of investments in limited partnerships, which are valued based on the master trust’s pro-rata share of the partnerships’ underlying net investment holdings as reported in the partnerships’ financial statements. The investments held by the partnerships are recorded at fair value, and the partnerships’ financial statements are generally audited annually. The fair values of the underlying investments are estimated using significant unobservable inputs (e.g., discounted cash flow models or relative valuation methods that incorporate comparable market information such as earnings and cash flow multiples from similar publicly traded companies or real estate properties). The Company’s defined benefit plan assets are summarized by level in the following tables: As of October 1, 2016 Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Plan Asset Mix Cash & money market funds $ 116 $ 916 $ — $ 1,032 9 % Common and preferred stocks (1) 2,238 945 — 3,183 29 % Mutual funds 636 232 — 868 8 % Common collective funds 13 558 — 571 5 % Government and federal agency bonds, notes and MBS 2,114 458 — 2,572 24 % Corporate bonds — 577 — 577 5 % Mortgage- and asset-backed securities — 86 — 86 1 % Alternative investments 84 975 1,067 2,126 19 % Derivatives and other, net (1 ) 1 — — — % Total $ 5,200 $ 4,748 $ 1,067 $ 11,015 100 % As of October 3, 2015 Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Plan Asset Mix Cash & money market funds $ 56 $ 1,036 $ — $ 1,092 11 % Common and preferred stocks (1) 2,000 883 — 2,883 29 % Mutual funds 476 215 — 691 7 % Common collective funds 13 476 — 489 5 % Government and federal agency bonds, notes and MBS 1,090 483 — 1,573 16 % Corporate bonds — 671 — 671 7 % Mortgage- and asset-backed securities — 137 — 137 1 % Alternative investments 80 952 1,200 2,232 22 % Derivatives and other, net 212 3 — 215 2 % Total $ 3,927 $ 4,856 $ 1,200 $ 9,983 100 % (1) Includes 2.8 million shares of Company common stock valued at $264 million ( 2% of total plan assets) and 2.8 million shares valued at $290 million ( 3% of total plan assets) at October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015 , respectively. Changes in Level 3 assets are as follows: Year Ended October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 Balance, beginning of year $ 1,200 $ 1,266 Additions 174 168 Distributions (300 ) (332 ) Gain / (Loss) (7 ) 98 Balance, end of year $ 1,067 $ 1,200 Uncalled Capital Commitments Alternative investments held by the master trust include interests in investments that have rights to make capital calls to the investors. In such cases, the master trust would be contractually obligated to make a cash contribution at the time of the capital call. At October 1, 2016 , the total committed capital still uncalled and unpaid was $623 million . Plan Contributions During fiscal 2016 , the Company made contributions to its pension and postretirement medical plans totaling $900 million . In the first quarter of 2017, we contributed $1.3 billion and do not expect to make any additional material contributions for the remainder of fiscal 2017. However, final minimum funding requirements for fiscal 2017 will be determined based on our January 1, 2017 funding actuarial valuation, which we expect to receive during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 . Estimated Future Benefit Payments The following table presents estimated future benefit payments for the next ten fiscal years: Pension Plans Postretirement Medical Plans (1) 2017 $ 470 $ 45 2018 469 49 2019 502 53 2020 535 57 2021 567 62 2022 – 2026 3,374 378 (1) Estimated future benefit payments are net of expected Medicare subsidy receipts of $72 million . Assumptions Assumptions, such as discount rates, long-term rate of return on plan assets and the healthcare cost trend rate, have a significant effect on the amounts reported for net periodic benefit cost as well as the related benefit obligations. Discount Rate — The assumed discount rate for pension and postretirement medical plans reflects the market rates for high-quality corporate bonds currently available. The Company’s discount rate was determined by considering yield curves constructed of a large population of high-quality corporate bonds and reflects the matching of the plans’ liability cash flows to the yield curves. At the end of fiscal 2015, the Company changed the approach used to measure service and interest costs for pension and other postretirement benefits. For fiscal 2015, the Company measured service and interest costs utilizing a single weighted-average discount rate derived from the yield curve used to measure the plan obligations. For fiscal 2016, we elected to measure service and interest costs by applying the specific spot rates along that yield curve to the plans’ liability cash flows. The Company believes the new approach provides a more precise measurement of service and interest costs by aligning the timing of the plans’ liability cash flows to the corresponding spot rates on the yield curve. This change does not affect the measurement of our plan obligations but generally results in lower pension expense in periods when the yield curve is upward sloping, which was the case in fiscal 2016. The Company has accounted for this change as a change in accounting estimate and, accordingly, has accounted for it on a prospective basis starting in fiscal 2016. Long-term rate of return on plan assets — The long-term rate of return on plan assets represents an estimate of long-term returns on an investment portfolio consisting of a mixture of equities, fixed income and alternative investments. When determining the long-term rate of return on plan assets, the Company considers long-term rates of return on the asset classes (both historical and forecasted) in which the Company expects the pension funds to be invested. The following long-term rates of return by asset class were considered in setting the long-term rate of return on plan assets assumption: Equity Securities 7 % to 11 % Debt Securities 3 % to 5 % Alternative Investments 8 % to 12 % Healthcare cost trend rate — The Company reviews external data and its own historical trends for healthcare costs to determine the healthcare cost trend rates for the postretirement medical benefit plans. For the 2016 actuarial valuation, we assumed a 7.00% annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered healthcare claims with the rate decreasing in even increments over fourteen years until reaching 4.25% . Sensitivity — A one percentage point (ppt) change in the key assumptions would have the following effects on the projected benefit obligations for pension and postretirement medical plans as of October 1, 2016 and on cost for fiscal 2017 : Discount Rate Expected Long-Term Rate of Return On Assets Assumed Healthcare Cost Trend Rate Increase/(decrease) Benefit Expense Projected Benefit Obligations Benefit Expense Net Periodic Postretirement Medical Cost Projected Benefit Obligations 1 ppt decrease $ 271 $ 2,853 $ 123 $ (25 ) $ (233 ) 1 ppt increase (235 ) (2,401 ) (123 ) 41 287 Multiemployer Benefit Plans The Company participates in a number of multiemployer pension plans under union and industry-wide collective bargaining agreements that cover our union-represented employees and expenses its contributions to these plans as incurred. These plans generally provide for retirement, death and/or termination benefits for eligible employees within the applicable collective bargaining units, based on specific eligibility/participation requirements, vesting periods and benefit formulas. The risks of participating in these multiemployer plans are different from single-employer plans. For example: • Assets contributed to the multiemployer plan by one employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. • If a participating employer stops contributing to the multiemployer plan, the unfunded obligations of the plan may become the obligation of the remaining participating employers. • If the Company chooses to stop participating in these multiemployer plans, the Company may be required to pay those plans an amount based on the underfunded status of the plan. The Company also participates in several multiemployer health and welfare plans that cover both active and retired employees. Health care benefits are provided to participants who meet certain eligibility requirements under the applicable collective bargaining unit. The following table sets forth our contributions to multiemployer pension and health and welfare benefit plans that were expensed during the fiscal years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively: 2016 2015 2014 Pension plans $ 126 $ 128 $ 115 Health & welfare plans 167 173 158 Total contributions $ 293 $ 301 $ 273 Defined Contribution Plans The Company has defined contribution retirement plans for domestic employees who began service after December 31, 2011 and are not eligible to participate in the defined benefit pension plans. In general, the Company contributes from 3% to 9% of an employee’s compensation depending on the employee’s age and years of service with the Company up to plan limits. The Company has savings and investment plans that allow eligible employees to contribute up to 50% of their salary through payroll deductions depending on the plan in which the employee participates. The Company matches 50% of the employee’s contribution up to plan limits. In fiscal years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , the costs of these defined contribution plans were $131 million , $110 million and $87 million , respectively. The Company also has defined contribution retirement plans for employees in our international operations. In each of fiscal years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , the costs of these defined contribution plans were $19 million .

Equity

Equity	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Equity	Equity The Company paid the following dividends in fiscal 2016 , 2015 and 2014 : Per Share Total Paid Payment Timing Related to Fiscal Period $0.71 $1.1 billion Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2016 First Half 2016 $0.71 $1.2 billion Second Quarter of Fiscal 2016 Second Half 2015 $0.66 $1.1 billion Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2015 First Half 2015 $1.15 $1.9 billion Second Quarter of Fiscal 2015 2014 $0.86 $1.5 billion Second Quarter of Fiscal 2014 2013 The Company repurchased its common stock in fiscal 2016 , 2015 and 2014 as follows: Fiscal year Shares acquired Total paid 2016 74 million $7.5 billion 2015 60 million $6.1 billion 2014 84 million $6.5 billion On January 30, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors increased the amount of shares that can be repurchased to 400 million shares as of that date. As of October 1, 2016 , the Company had remaining authorization in place to repurchase 282 million additional shares. The repurchase program does not have an expiration date. The following table summarizes the changes in each component of AOCI including our proportional share of equity method investee amounts, net of 37% estimated tax: Market Value Adjustments Unrecognized Pension and Postretirement Medical Expense Foreign Currency Translation and Other AOCI Investments Cash Flow Hedges Balance at Sept. 28, 2013 $ 95 $ 83 $ (1,271 ) $ (94 ) $ (1,187 ) Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period 109 169 (1,022 ) 18 (726 ) Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income (104 ) (48 ) 97 — (55 ) Balance at Sept. 27, 2014 100 204 (2,196 ) (76 ) (1,968 ) Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period (37 ) 421 (474 ) (195 ) (285 ) Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income (50 ) (291 ) 173 — (168 ) Balance at Oct. 3, 2015 13 334 (2,497 ) (271 ) (2,421 ) Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period 13 (193 ) (1,321 ) (58 ) (1,559 ) Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income — (166 ) 167 — 1 Balance at Oct. 1, 2016 $ 26 $ (25 ) $ (3,651 ) $ (329 ) $ (3,979 ) Details about AOCI components reclassified to net income are as follows: Gains/(losses) in net income: Affected line item in the Consolidated Statements of Income: 2016 2015 2014 Investments, net Interest income/(expense), net $ — $ 79 $ 165 Estimated tax Income taxes — (29 ) (61 ) — 50 104 Cash flow hedges Primarily revenue 264 462 76 Estimated tax Income taxes (98 ) (171 ) (28 ) 166 291 48 Pension and postretirement medical expense Cost and expenses (265 ) (274 ) (154 ) Estimated tax Income taxes 98 101 57 (167 ) (173 ) (97 ) Total reclassifications for the period $ (1 ) $ 168 $ 55 At October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015 , the Company held available-for-sale investments in unrecognized gain positions totaling $49 million and $21 million , respectively, and no investments in significant unrecognized loss positions.

Equity-Based Compensation

Equity-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Equity-Based Compensation	Equity-Based Compensation Under various plans, the Company may grant stock options and other equity-based awards to executive, management and creative personnel. The Company’s approach to long-term incentive compensation contemplates awards of stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs). Certain RSUs awarded to senior executives vest based upon the achievement of market or performance conditions (Performance RSUs). Stock options are generally granted at exercise prices equal to or exceeding the market price at the date of grant and become exercisable ratably over a four -year period from the grant date. The contractual terms for our outstanding stock option grants are 10 years. At the discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors, options can occasionally extend up to 15 years after date of grant. RSUs generally vest ratably over four years and Performance RSUs fully vest after three years, subject to achieving market or performance conditions. Equity-based award grants generally provide continued vesting, in the event of termination, for employees that reach age 60 or greater, have at least ten years of service and have held the award for at least one year. Each share granted subject to a stock option award reduces the number of shares available under the Company’s stock incentive plans by one share while each share granted subject to a RSU award reduces the number of shares available by two shares. As of October 1, 2016 , the maximum number of shares available for issuance under the Company’s stock incentive plans (assuming all the awards are in the form of stock options) was approximately 77 million shares and the number available for issuance assuming all awards are in the form of RSUs was approximately 39 million shares. The Company satisfies stock option exercises and vesting of RSUs with newly issued shares. Stock options and RSUs are generally forfeited by employees who terminate prior to vesting. Each year, during the first half of the year, the Company awards stock options and restricted stock units to a broad-based group of management and creative personnel. The fair value of options is estimated based on the binomial valuation model. The binomial valuation model takes into account variables such as volatility, dividend yield and the risk-free interest rate. The binomial valuation model also considers the expected exercise multiple (the multiple of exercise price to grant price at which exercises are expected to occur on average) and the termination rate (the probability of a vested option being canceled due to the termination of the option holder) in computing the value of the option. In fiscal years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , the weighted average assumptions used in the option-valuation model were as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Risk-free interest rate 2.3 % 2.1 % 3.0 % Expected volatility 26 % 24 % 25 % Dividend yield 1.32 % 1.37 % 1.37 % Termination rate 4.0 % 3.2 % 3.2 % Exercise multiple 1.62 1.48 1.48 Although the initial fair value of stock options is not adjusted after the grant date, changes in the Company’s assumptions may change the value of, and therefore the expense related to, future stock option grants. The assumptions that cause the greatest variation in fair value in the binomial valuation model are the expected volatility and expected exercise multiple. Increases or decreases in either the expected volatility or expected exercise multiple will cause the binomial option value to increase or decrease, respectively. The volatility assumption considers both historical and implied volatility and may be impacted by the Company’s performance as well as changes in economic and market conditions. Compensation expense for RSUs and stock options is recognized ratably over the service period of the award. Compensation expense for RSUs is based on the market price of the shares underlying the awards on the grant date. Compensation expense for Performance RSUs reflects the estimated probability that the market or performance conditions will be met. The impact of stock options/rights and RSUs on income and cash flows for fiscal years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , was as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Stock option/rights compensation expense (1) $ 93 $ 102 $ 102 RSU compensation expense 293 309 312 Total equity-based compensation expense (2) 386 411 414 Tax impact (131 ) (134 ) (139 ) Reduction in net income $ 255 $ 277 $ 275 Equity-based compensation expense capitalized during the period $ 78 $ 57 $ 49 Tax benefit reported in cash flow from financing activities $ 208 $ 313 $ 255 (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. The following table summarizes information about stock option transactions (shares in millions): 2016 Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding at beginning of year 29 $ 54.93 Awards forfeited (1 ) 91.27 Awards granted 4 112.69 Awards exercised (7 ) 39.13 Awards expired/canceled — — Outstanding at end of year 25 66.91 Exercisable at end of year 14 $ 49.65 The following tables summarize information about stock options vested and expected to vest at October 1, 2016 (shares in millions): Vested Range of Exercise Prices Number of Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Years of Contractual Life $ 0 — $ 35 2 $ 30.44 3.2 $ 36 — $ 45 6 39.10 4.9 $ 46 — $ 90 5 58.20 6.6 $ 91 — $ 115 1 92.40 8.2 14 Expected to Vest Range of Exercise Prices Number of Options (1) Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Years of Contractual Life $ 0 — $ 55 2 $ 50.97 6.3 $ 56 — $ 75 3 72.50 7.2 $ 76 — $ 95 3 92.09 8.2 $ 96 — $ 115 3 113.06 9.2 11 (1) Number of options expected to vest is total unvested options less estimated forfeitures. The following table summarizes information about RSU transactions (shares in millions): 2016 Units Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Unvested at beginning of year 12 $ 68.71 Granted (1) 4 112.49 Vested (5 ) 58.51 Forfeited (1 ) 88.77 Unvested at end of year (2) 10 $ 88.84 (1) Includes 0.2 million Performance RSUs. (2) Includes 0.7 million Performance RSUs. The weighted average grant-date fair values of options granted during fiscal 2016 , 2015 and 2014 were $30.93 , $22.65 and $19.21 , respectively. The total intrinsic value (market value on date of exercise less exercise price) of options exercised and RSUs vested during fiscal 2016 , 2015 and 2014 totaled $981 million , $1,332 million and $1,257 million , respectively. The aggregate intrinsic values of stock options vested and expected to vest at October 1, 2016 were $603 million and $127 million , respectively. As of October 1, 2016 , unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options and RSUs was $129 million and $469 million , respectively. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years for stock options and 1.6 years for RSUs. Cash received from option exercises for fiscal 2016 , 2015 and 2014 was $259 million , $329 million and $404 million , respectively. Tax benefits realized from tax deductions associated with option exercises and RSUs vesting for fiscal 2016 , 2015 and 2014 totaled $342 million , $457 million and $431 million , respectively.

Detail of Certain Balance Sheet

Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts	Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts October 1, October 3, Current receivables Accounts receivable $ 8,458 $ 7,613 Other 760 563 Allowance for doubtful accounts (153 ) (157 ) $ 9,065 $ 8,019 Other current assets Prepaid expenses $ 449 $ 469 Other 244 493 $ 693 $ 962 Parks, resorts and other property Attractions, buildings and improvements $ 27,930 $ 21,556 Leasehold improvements 830 769 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 16,912 16,068 Land improvements 4,598 4,352 50,270 42,745 Accumulated depreciation (26,849 ) (24,844 ) Projects in progress 2,684 6,028 Land 1,244 1,250 $ 27,349 $ 25,179 Intangible assets Character/franchise intangibles and copyrights $ 5,829 $ 5,830 Other amortizable intangible assets 893 901 Accumulated amortization (1,635 ) (1,426 ) Net amortizable intangible assets 5,087 5,305 FCC licenses 624 629 Trademarks 1,218 1,218 Other indefinite lived intangible assets 20 20 $ 6,949 $ 7,172 Other non-current assets Receivables $ 1,651 $ 1,589 Prepaid expenses 229 211 Other 460 621 $ 2,340 $ 2,421 Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities Accounts payable $ 6,860 $ 5,504 Payroll and employee benefits 1,747 1,797 Other 523 543 $ 9,130 $ 7,844 Other long-term liabilities Pension and postretirement medical plan liabilities $ 5,184 $ 3,940 Other 2,522 2,429 $ 7,706 $ 6,369

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Commitments The Company has various contractual commitments for broadcast rights for sports, feature films and other programming, totaling approximately $51.0 billion , including approximately $0.4 billion for available programming as of October 1, 2016 , and approximately $48.7 billion related to sports programming rights, primarily college football (including bowl games and the College Football Playoff) and basketball, NBA, NFL, MLB, US Open Tennis, various soccer rights, the Wimbledon Championships and the Masters golf tournament. The Company has entered into operating leases for various real estate and equipment needs, including retail outlets and distribution centers for consumer products, broadcast equipment and office space for general and administrative purposes. Rental expense for operating leases during fiscal years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , including common-area maintenance and contingent rentals, was $847 million , $859 million and $883 million , respectively. The Company also has contractual commitments for two new cruise ships, creative talent and employment agreements and unrecognized tax benefits. Creative talent and employment agreements include obligations to actors, producers, sports, television and radio personalities and executives. Contractual commitments for broadcast programming rights, future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases, cruise ships, creative talent and other commitments totaled $60.8 billion at October 1, 2016 , payable as follows: Broadcast Programming Operating Leases Other Total 2017 $ 6,119 $ 477 $ 1,880 $ 8,476 2018 6,015 376 1,006 7,397 2019 6,221 329 502 7,052 2020 6,416 278 486 7,180 2021 6,314 227 206 6,747 Thereafter 19,925 1,419 2,567 23,911 $ 51,010 $ 3,106 $ 6,647 $ 60,763 Certain contractual commitments, principally broadcast programming rights and operating leases, have payments that are variable based primarily on revenues and are not included in the table above. The Company has non-cancelable capital leases, primarily for land and broadcast equipment, which had gross carrying values of $464 million and $469 million at October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015 , respectively. Accumulated amortization related to these capital leases totaled $216 million and $196 million at October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015 , respectively. Future payments under these leases as of October 1, 2016 are as follows: 2017 $ 35 2018 24 2019 17 2020 15 2021 15 Thereafter 495 Total minimum obligations 601 Less amount representing interest (407 ) Present value of net minimum obligations 194 Less current portion (20 ) Long-term portion $ 174 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 October 1, 2016 , the remaining debt service obligation guaranteed by the Company was $316 million , of which $51 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 the Anaheim bonds. 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 about a product, Lean Finely Textured Beef, that was included in ground beef and hamburger meat. Plaintiffs’ complaint sought actual and consequential damages in excess of $400 million (which in March 2016 they asserted could be as much as $1.9 billion ), statutory damages (including treble damages) pursuant to South Dakota’s Agricultural Food Products Disparagement Act, and punitive damages. Trial is set for June 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. 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 and vacation ownership units. 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 October 1, 2016 . Fiscal 2016 activity 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 $0.7 billion as of October 1, 2016 . Fiscal 2016 activity related to the allowance for credit losses was not material.

Fair Value Measurement

Fair Value Measurement	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurement	Fair Value Measurement The Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value are summarized in the following tables by fair value measurement Level. See Note 10 for the definitions of fair value and each Level within the fair value hierarchy. Fair Value Measurement at October 1, 2016 Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Investments $ 85 $ — $ — $ 85 Derivatives Interest rate — 132 — 132 Foreign exchange — 596 — 596 Other — 6 — 6 Liabilities Derivatives Interest rate — (13 ) — (13 ) Foreign exchange — (510 ) — (510 ) Other — (4 ) — (4 ) Total recorded at fair value $ 85 $ 207 $ — $ 292 Fair value of borrowings $ — $ 19,500 $ 1,579 $ 21,079 Fair Value Measurement at October 3, 2015 Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Investments $ 36 $ — $ — $ 36 Derivatives Interest rate — 101 — 101 Foreign exchange — 910 — 910 Liabilities Derivatives Foreign exchange — (178 ) — (178 ) Other — (38 ) — (38 ) Other — — (96 ) (96 ) Total recorded at fair value $ 36 $ 795 $ (96 ) $ 735 Fair value of borrowings $ — $ 17,036 $ 752 $ 17,788 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 represented the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration for Maker, which was settled in fiscal 2016. Level 3 borrowings, which include International Theme Park 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. The Company also has assets that are required to be recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis when the estimated future cash flows provide indicators that the asset may be impaired. During fiscal 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded film production cost impairment charges of $102 million and $65 million , respectively. At October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015 , the aggregate carrying value of the films for which we prepared the fair value analyses in fiscal 2016 and 2015 was $297 million and $184 million , respectively. The majority of the fiscal 2016 and all of the fiscal 2015 impairment charges are reported in “Cost of services” in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The balance of the fiscal 2016 charges related to the shutdown of certain international film production operations and are reported in “Restructuring and impairment charges” in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The film impairment charges reflected the excess of the unamortized cost of the impaired films over their estimated fair value using discounted cash flows, which is a Level 3 valuation technique. Credit Concentrations The Company monitors its positions with, and the credit quality of, the financial institutions that are counterparties to its financial instruments on an ongoing basis and does not currently anticipate nonperformance by the counterparties. The Company does not expect that it would realize a material loss, based on the fair value of its derivative financial instruments as of October 1, 2016 , in the event of nonperformance by any single derivative counterparty. The Company generally enters into derivative transactions only with counterparties that have a credit rating of A- or better and requires collateral in the event credit ratings fall below A- or aggregate exposures exceed limits as defined by contract. In addition, the Company limits the amount of investment credit exposure with any one institution. The Company does not have material cash and cash equivalent balances with financial institutions that have below investment grade credit ratings. As of October 1, 2016 , the Company’s balances with individual financial institutions that exceeded 10% of the Company’s total cash and cash equivalents were 34% of total cash and cash equivalents compared to 31% as of October 3, 2015 . The Company’s trade receivables and financial investments do not represent a significant concentration of credit risk at October 1, 2016 due to the wide variety of customers and markets into which the Company’s products are sold, their dispersion across geographic areas and the diversification of the Company’s portfolio among issuers.

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
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 October 1, 2016 Current Assets Other Assets Other Accrued Liabilities Other Long- Term Liabilities Derivatives designated as hedges Foreign exchange $ 278 $ 191 $ (209 ) $ (163 ) Interest rate — 132 (13 ) — Other 3 3 (4 ) — Derivatives not designated as hedges Foreign exchange 125 2 (133 ) (5 ) Gross fair value of derivatives 406 328 (359 ) (168 ) Counterparty netting (241 ) (199 ) 316 124 Cash collateral (received)/paid (77 ) (44 ) 7 — Net derivative positions $ 88 $ 85 $ (36 ) $ (44 ) As of October 3, 2015 Current Assets Other Assets Other Accrued Liabilities Other Long- Term Liabilities Derivatives designated as hedges Foreign exchange $ 406 $ 271 $ (54 ) $ (17 ) Interest rate — 101 — — Other — — (18 ) (3 ) Derivatives not designated as hedges Foreign exchange 146 87 (102 ) (5 ) Other — — — (17 ) Gross fair value of derivatives 552 459 (174 ) (42 ) Counterparty netting (136 ) (56 ) 169 23 Cash collateral received (238 ) (191 ) — — Net derivative positions $ 178 $ 212 $ (5 ) $ (19 ) 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 October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015 , the total notional amount of the Company’s pay-floating interest rate swaps was $8.3 billion and $6.4 billion , respectively. The following table summarizes adjustments related to fair value hedges included in “Interest income/(expense), net” in the Consolidated Statements of Income. 2016 2015 2014 Gain (loss) on interest rate swaps $ 18 $ 60 $ (38 ) Gain (loss) on hedged borrowings (18 ) (60 ) 38 In addition, the Company realized net benefits of $94 million , $97 million and $93 million for fiscal years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively, in “Interest income/(expense), net” 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 October 1, 2016 or at October 3, 2015 , and gains and losses related to pay-fixed swaps recognized in earnings for fiscal years 2016 , 2015 and 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 October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015 , the notional amounts of the Company’s net foreign exchange cash flow hedges were $5.6 billion and $6.5 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 fiscal years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 were not material. Net deferred gains recorded in AOCI that will be reclassified to earnings in the next twelve months totaled $67 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 October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015 were $3.3 billion and $3.3 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 fiscal years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 by corresponding line item in which they are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income: Costs and Expenses Interest Income/ (Expense), net Income Tax Expense 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 Net gains (losses) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities $ 2 $ (574 ) $ (269 ) $ (2 ) $ 42 $ 24 $ 49 $ 40 $ 34 Net gains (losses) on foreign exchange risk management contracts not designated as hedges (65 ) 558 216 — (43 ) (24 ) (24 ) — — Net gains (losses) $ (63 ) $ (16 ) $ (53 ) $ (2 ) $ (1 ) $ — $ 25 $ 40 $ 34 In addition to the amounts in this table, the Company recorded a $143 million foreign currency translation loss on net monetary assets denominated in Venezuelan BsF in fiscal 2014 that was reported in “Other expense, net” (see Note 4). 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 and fair value of these commodity forward contracts at October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015 were not material. The related gains and losses recognized in earnings were not material for fiscal years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 . 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 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 notional amount and fair value of these contracts at October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015 were not material. The related gains and losses recognized in earnings were not material for fiscal years 2016 , 2015 and 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 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 $86 million and $7 million at October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015 , respectively.

Restructuring and Impairment Ch

Restructuring and Impairment Charges	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Impairment Charges	Restructuring and Impairment Charges The Company recorded $156 million , $53 million and $140 million of restructuring and impairment charges in fiscal years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Charges in fiscal 2016 were primarily due to an investment impairment, asset impairments associated with shutting down certain international film production operations and severance and contract termination costs. Charges in fiscal 2015 were primarily due to a contract termination and severance. Charges in fiscal 2014 were primarily due to severance and radio FCC license impairments.

New Accounting Pronouncements N

New Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block]	New Accounting Pronouncements Restricted Cash In November 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued guidance that requires restricted cash to be presented with cash and cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. The guidance is required to be adopted retrospectively, and is effective beginning in the first quarter of the Company’s 2019 fiscal year (with early adoption permitted). At October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015, the Company held restricted cash of $150 million and $456 million , respectively, primarily associated with collateral received from counterparties to its derivative contracts. The Company’s restricted cash balances are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as Other current assets and Other assets based on the maturity dates of the related derivatives. Under the new guidance, changes in the Company’s restricted cash will continue to be classified as either operating activities or investing activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, depending on the nature of the activities that gave rise to the restriction. Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory In October 2016, the FASB issued guidance that requires the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory to be recognized when the transfer occurs instead of when the asset is sold to an outside party. The new guidance is effective beginning with the first quarter of the Company’s 2019 fiscal year (with early adoption permitted as of the beginning of an annual period). The guidance is required to be adopted retrospectively by recording a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the adoption period. The Company is assessing the potential impact this guidance will have on its financial statements. Stock Compensation - Employee Share-based Payments In March 2016, the FASB issued guidance to amend certain aspects of accounting for employee share-based awards, including accounting for income taxes related to those transactions. This guidance will require recognizing excess tax benefits and deficiencies (that result from an increase or decrease in the fair value of an award from grant date to the vesting date or exercise date) on share-based compensation arrangements in the tax provision, instead of in equity as under the current guidance. In addition, these amounts will be classified as an operating activity in the statement of cash flows, instead of as a financing activity. The Company reported excess tax benefits of approximately $0.2 billion , $0.3 billion and $0.3 billion in fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. In addition, cash paid for shares withheld to satisfy employee taxes will be classified as a financing activity, instead of as an operating activity. Cash paid for employee taxes was approximately $0.2 billion , $0.3 billion and $0.3 billion in fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014 amounts of excess tax benefits and cash paid for employee taxes are not necessarily indicative of future amounts that may arise in years following implementation of the new accounting pronouncement. The guidance is effective beginning in the first quarter of the Company’s 2018 fiscal year (with early adoption permitted) and is required to be adopted as follows: • Prospectively for the recognition of excess tax benefits and deficiencies in the tax provision • Retrospectively or prospectively for the classification of excess tax benefits and deficiencies in the statement of cash flows • Retrospectively for the classification of cash paid for shares withheld to satisfy employee taxes in the statement of cash flows Leases In February 2016, the FASB issued a new lease accounting standard, which requires the present value of committed operating lease payments to be recorded as right-of-use lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet. As of October 1, 2016, the Company had an estimated $3.1 billion in undiscounted future minimum lease commitments. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the new guidance on its financial statements. The guidance is required to be adopted retrospectively, and is effective beginning in the first quarter of the Company’s 2020 fiscal year (with early adoption permitted). Income Taxes In November 2015, the FASB issued guidance to simplify the presentation of deferred income taxes by reporting the net amount of deferred tax assets and liabilities on a jurisdiction by jurisdiction basis as non-current on the balance sheet. The Company adopted the provisions of this guidance on a prospective basis in the first quarter of fiscal 2016 by reclassifying $0.8 billion in current assets and reporting them as a reduction to non-current liabilities. Revenue from Contracts with Customers In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance that replaces the existing accounting standards for revenue recognition with a single comprehensive five-step model. The core principle is to recognize revenue upon the transfer of goods or services to customers at an amount that reflects the consideration expected to be received. Since its issuance, the FASB has amended several aspects of the new guidance, including provisions that address revenue recognition associated with the licensing of intellectual property. The new guidance, including the amendments, is effective beginning with the first quarter of the Company’s 2019 fiscal year (with early adoption permitted beginning fiscal year 2018). The guidance 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 the year of adoption. The Company is assessing the potential impact this guidance will have on its financial statements.

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY	QUARTERLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY (in millions, except per share data) (unaudited) Q1 (1) Q2 (2) Q3 (3) Q4 (4) 2016 Revenues $ 15,244 $ 12,969 $ 14,277 $ 13,142 Segment operating income (5) 4,267 3,822 4,456 3,176 Net income 2,910 2,276 2,712 1,892 Net income attributable to Disney 2,880 2,143 2,597 1,771 Earnings per share: Diluted $ 1.73 $ 1.30 $ 1.59 $ 1.10 Basic 1.74 1.31 1.60 1.10 2015 Revenues $ 13,391 $ 12,461 $ 13,101 $ 13,512 Segment operating income (5) 3,545 3,482 4,120 3,534 Net income 2,244 2,228 2,639 1,741 Net income attributable to Disney 2,182 2,108 2,483 1,609 Earnings per share: Diluted $ 1.27 $ 1.23 $ 1.45 $ 0.95 Basic 1.28 1.24 1.46 0.96 (1) Results for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 included the Vice Gain, which had a favorable impact of $0.13 on earnings per diluted share, partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges ( $0.03 per diluted share). These items resulted in a net positive benefit of $0.10 on diluted earnings per share. (2) Results for the second quarter of fiscal 2016 included an adverse impact of $0.06 on diluted earnings per share due to the Infinity Charge. (3) Results for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 included restructuring and impairment charges, which had an adverse impact of $0.03 on diluted earnings per share. (4) Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 included a favorable adjustment to the Infinity Charge taken in the second quarter ( $0.01 per diluted share), partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges ( $0.01 per diluted share). Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 included a non-cash charge in connection with the write-off of a deferred tax asset as a result of the Disneyland Paris recapitalization ( $0.24 per diluted share) and restructuring and impairment charges ( $0.02 per diluted share), which collectively resulted in a net adverse impact of $0.25 per diluted share. (5) Segment operating results reflect earnings before the Infinity Charge, corporate and unallocated shared expenses, restructuring and impairment charges, other expense, interest income/(expense), income taxes and noncontrolling interests. Segment operating income includes equity in the income of investees except for the Vice Gain.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of The Walt Disney Company and its majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company enters into relationships or investments with other entities that 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 or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE (as defined by ASC 810-10-25-38). Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort 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.
Reporting Period	Reporting Period The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to September 30 and consists of fifty-two weeks with the exception that approximately every six years, we have a fifty-three week year. When a fifty-three week year occurs, the Company reports the additional week in the fourth quarter. Fiscal 2016 and 2014 were fifty-two week years. Fiscal 2015 was a fifty-three week year.
Reclassifications	Reclassifications Certain reclassifications have been made in the fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 financial statements and notes to conform to the fiscal 2016 presentation.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and footnotes thereto. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
Revenues and Costs from Services and Products	Revenues and Costs from Services and Products The Company generates revenue from the sale of both services and tangible products and revenues and operating costs are classified under these two categories in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Certain costs related to both the sale of services and tangible products are not specifically allocated between the service or tangible product revenue streams but are instead attributed to the principal revenue stream. The cost of services and tangible products exclude depreciation and amortization. Significant service revenues include: • Affiliate fees • Advertising revenues • Revenue from the licensing and distribution of film and television properties • Admissions to our theme parks, charges for room nights at hotels and sales of cruise vacation packages • Licensing of intellectual property for use on consumer merchandise, published materials and in multi-platform games Significant operating costs related to the sale of services include: • Amortization of programming, production, participations and residuals costs • Distribution costs • Operating labor • Facilities and infrastructure costs Significant tangible product revenues include: • The sale of food, beverage and merchandise at our retail locations • The sale of DVDs, Blu-ray discs and video game discs and accessories • The sale of books, comic books and magazines Significant operating costs related to the sale of tangible products include: • Costs of goods sold • Amortization of programming, production, participations and residuals costs • Distribution costs • Operating labor • Retail occupancy costs • Game development costs
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition Television advertising revenues are recognized when commercials are aired. Affiliate fee revenue is recognized as services are provided based on per subscriber rates set out in agreements with Multi-channel Video Programming Distributors (MVPD) and the number of subscribers reported by the MVPDs. Revenues from advance theme park ticket sales are recognized when the tickets are used. Revenues from expiring multi-use tickets are recognized ratably over the estimated usage period. The estimated usage periods are derived from historical usage patterns. Revenues from the theatrical distribution of motion pictures are recognized when motion pictures are exhibited. Revenues from home entertainment and video game sales, net of anticipated returns and customer incentives, are recognized on the later of the delivery date or the date that the product can be sold by retailers. Revenues from the licensing of feature films and television programming are recorded when the content is available for telecast by the licensee and when certain other conditions are met. Revenues from the sale of electronic formats of feature films and television programming are recognized when the product is received by the consumer. Merchandise licensing advances and guarantee royalty payments are recognized based on the contractual royalty rate when the licensed product is sold by the licensee. Non-refundable advances and minimum guarantee royalty payments in excess of royalties earned are generally recognized as revenue at the end of the contract period. Revenues from our branded online and mobile operations are recognized as services are rendered. Advertising revenues at our internet operations or associated with the distribution of our video content online are recognized when advertisements are viewed online. Taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are presented in the Consolidated Statements of Income on a net basis.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts to reserve for potentially uncollectible receivables. The allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based on our analysis of trends in overall receivables aging, specific identification of certain receivables that are at risk of not being paid, past collection experience and current economic trends.
Advertising Expense	Advertising Expense Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense for fiscal years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 was $2.9 billion , $2.6 billion and $2.8 billion , respectively.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and marketable securities with original maturities of three months or less.
Investments	Investments Debt securities that the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as “held-to-maturity” and reported at amortized cost. Debt securities not classified as held-to-maturity and marketable equity securities are considered “available-for-sale” and recorded at fair value with unrealized gains and losses included in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) (AOCI). All other equity securities are accounted for using either the cost method or the equity method. The Company regularly reviews its investments to determine whether a decline in fair value below the cost basis is other-than-temporary. If the decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary, the cost basis of the investment is written down to fair value.
Translation Policy	Translation Policy The U.S. dollar is the functional currency for the majority of our international operations. The local currency is the functional currency for the International Theme Parks, international locations of The Disney Stores, our UTV businesses in India, our English language learning centers in China and certain international equity method investments. For U.S. dollar functional currency locations, foreign currency assets and liabilities are remeasured into U.S. dollars at end-of-period exchange rates, except for non-monetary balance sheet accounts, which are remeasured at historical exchange rates. Revenue and expenses are remeasured at average exchange rates in effect during each period, except for those expenses related to the non-monetary balance sheet amounts, which are remeasured at historical exchange rates. Gains or losses from foreign currency remeasurement are included in income. For local currency functional locations, assets and liabilities are translated at end-of-period rates while revenues and expenses are translated at average rates in effect during the period. Equity is translated at historical rates and the resulting cumulative translation adjustments are included as a component of AOCI.
Inventories	Inventories Inventory primarily includes vacation timeshare units, merchandise, food, materials and supplies. Carrying amounts of vacation ownership units are recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Carrying amounts of merchandise, food, materials and supplies inventories are generally determined on a moving average cost basis and are recorded at the lower of cost or market.
Film and Television Costs	Film and Television Costs Film and television costs include capitalizable production costs, production overhead, interest, development costs and acquired production costs and are stated at the lower of cost, less accumulated amortization, or fair value. Acquired programming costs for the Company’s cable and broadcast television networks are stated at the lower of cost, less accumulated amortization, or net realizable value. Acquired television broadcast program licenses and rights are recorded when the license period begins and the program is available for use. Marketing, distribution and general and administrative costs are expensed as incurred. Film and television production, participation and residual costs are expensed over the applicable product life cycle based upon the ratio of the current period’s revenues to estimated remaining total revenues (Ultimate Revenues) for each production. For film productions, Ultimate Revenues include revenues from all sources that will be earned within ten years from the date of the initial theatrical release. For television series, Ultimate Revenues include revenues that will be earned within ten years from delivery of the first episode, or if still in production, five years from delivery of the most recent episode, if later. For acquired film libraries, remaining revenues include amounts to be earned for up to twenty years from the date of acquisition. Costs of film and television productions are subject to regular recoverability assessments, which compare the estimated fair values with the unamortized costs. The Company bases these fair value measurements on the Company’s assumptions about how market participants would price the assets at the balance sheet date, which may be different than the amounts ultimately realized in future periods. The amount by which the unamortized costs of film and television productions exceed their estimated fair values is written off. Film development costs for projects that have been abandoned or have not been set for production within three years are generally written off. The costs of television broadcast rights for acquired series, movies and other programs are expensed based on the number of times the program is expected to be aired or on a straight-line basis over the useful life, as appropriate. Rights costs for multi-year sports programming arrangements are amortized during the applicable seasons based on the estimated relative value of each year in the arrangement. The estimated value of each year is based on our projections of revenues over the contract period, which include advertising revenue and an allocation of affiliate revenue. If the annual contractual payments related to each season approximate each season’s estimated relative value, we expense the related contractual payments during the applicable season. Individual programs are written off when there are no plans to air or sublicense the program. The net realizable values of network television broadcast program licenses and rights are reviewed for recoverability using a daypart methodology. A daypart is defined as an aggregation of programs broadcast during a particular time of day or programs of a similar type. The Company’s dayparts are: primetime, daytime, late night, news and sports (includes broadcast and cable networks). The net realizable values of other cable programming assets are reviewed on an aggregated basis for each cable network.
Internal-Use Software Costs	Internal-Use Software Costs The Company expenses costs incurred in the preliminary project stage of developing or acquiring internal use software, such as research and feasibility studies as well as costs incurred in the post-implementation/operational stage, such as maintenance and training. Capitalization of software development costs occurs only after the preliminary-project stage is complete, management authorizes the project and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used for the function intended. As of October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015 , capitalized software costs, net of accumulated depreciation, totaled $714 million and $753 million , respectively. The capitalized costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the software, ranging from 3 - 10 years.
Software Product Development Costs	Software Product Development Costs Software product development costs incurred prior to reaching technological feasibility are expensed. We have determined that technological feasibility of our video game software is generally not established until substantially all product development is complete.
Parks, Resorts and Other Property	Parks, Resorts and Other Property Parks, resorts and other property are carried at historical cost. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line method over estimated useful lives as follows: Attractions 25 – 40 years Buildings and improvements 20 – 40 years Leasehold improvements Life of lease or asset life if less Land improvements 20 – 40 years Furniture, fixtures and equipment 3 – 25 years
Goodwill, Other Intangible Assets and Long-Lived Assets	Goodwill, Other Intangible Assets and Long-Lived Assets The Company is required to test goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment on an annual basis and if current events or circumstances require, on an interim basis. Goodwill is allocated to various reporting units, which are generally an operating segment or one level below the operating segment. The Company compares the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying amount to determine if there is a potential goodwill impairment. If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, an impairment loss is recorded to the extent that the fair value of the goodwill within the reporting unit is less than the carrying value of the goodwill. To determine the fair value of our reporting units, we generally use a present value technique (discounted cash flows) corroborated by market multiples when available and as appropriate. We apply what we believe to be the most appropriate valuation methodology for each of our reporting units. We include in the projected cash flows an estimate of the revenue we believe the reporting unit would receive if the intellectual property developed by the reporting unit that is being used by other reporting units was licensed to an unrelated third party at its fair market value. These amounts are not necessarily the same as those included in segment operating results. In times of adverse economic conditions in the global economy, the Company’s long-term cash flow projections are subject to a greater degree of uncertainty than usual. If we had established different reporting units or utilized different valuation methodologies or assumptions, the impairment test results could differ, and we could be required to record impairment charges. The Company is required to compare the fair values of other indefinite-lived intangible assets to their carrying amounts. If the carrying amount of an indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized for the excess. Fair values of other indefinite-lived intangible assets are determined based on discounted cash flows or appraised values, as appropriate. The Company has determined that there are currently no legal, competitive, economic or other factors that materially limit the useful life of our FCC licenses and trademarks. Amortizable intangible assets are generally amortized on a straight-line basis over periods up to 40 years . The costs to periodically renew our intangible assets are expensed as incurred. The Company tests long-lived assets, including amortizable intangible assets, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances (triggering events) indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Once a triggering event has occurred, the impairment test employed is based on whether the intent is to hold the asset for continued use or to hold the asset for sale. The impairment test for assets held for use requires a comparison of cash flows expected to be generated over the useful life of an asset group to the carrying value of the asset group. An asset group is established by identifying the lowest level of cash flows generated by a group of assets that are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and could include assets used across multiple businesses or segments. If the carrying value of an asset group exceeds the estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment would be measured as the difference between the fair value of the group’s long-lived assets and the carrying value of the group’s long-lived assets. The impairment is allocated to the long-lived assets of the group on a pro rata basis using the relative carrying amounts, but only to the extent the carrying value of each asset is above its fair value. For assets held for sale, to the extent the carrying value is greater than the asset’s fair value less costs to sell, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference. The Company tested its goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets, investments and long-lived assets for impairment and recorded non-cash impairment charges of $7 million , $10 million and $46 million in fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The fiscal 2014 impairment charges related to radio FCC licenses held by businesses in the Media Networks segment. The fair values of the radio FCC licenses were derived from market transactions. These impairment charges were recorded in “Restructuring and impairment charges” in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company expects its aggregate annual amortization expense for existing amortizable intangible assets for fiscal years 2017 through 2021 to be as follows: 2017 $ 192 2018 191 2019 186 2020 180 2021 175
Risk Management Contracts	Risk Management Contracts In the normal course of business, the Company employs a variety of financial instruments (derivatives) including interest rate and cross-currency swap agreements and forward and option contracts to manage its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices. The Company formally documents all relationships between hedges and hedged items as well as its risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking various hedge transactions. The Company primarily enters into two types of derivatives: hedges of fair value exposure and hedges of cash flow exposure. Hedges of fair value exposure are entered into in order to hedge the fair value of a recognized asset, liability, or a firm commitment. Hedges of cash flow exposure are entered into in order to hedge a forecasted transaction (e.g. forecasted revenue) or the variability of cash flows to be paid or received, related to a recognized liability or asset (e.g. floating rate debt). The Company designates and assigns the derivatives as hedges of forecasted transactions, specific assets or specific liabilities. When hedged assets or liabilities are sold or extinguished or the forecasted transactions being hedged occur or are no longer expected to occur, the Company recognizes the gain or loss on the designated derivatives. The Company’s hedge positions are measured at fair value on the balance sheet. Realized gains and losses from hedges are classified in the income statement consistent with the accounting treatment of the items being hedged. The Company accrues the differential for interest rate swaps to be paid or received under the agreements as interest rates change as adjustments to interest expense over the lives of the swaps. Gains and losses on the termination of effective swap agreements, prior to their original maturity, are deferred and amortized to interest expense over the remaining term of the underlying hedged transactions. The Company enters into derivatives that are not designated as hedges and do not qualify for hedge accounting. These derivatives are intended to offset certain economic exposures of the Company and are carried at fair value with changes in value recorded in earnings. Cash flows from hedging activities are classified in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows under the same category as the cash flows from the related assets, liabilities or forecasted transactions (see Notes 8 and 16).
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recorded with respect to temporary differences in the accounting treatment of items for financial reporting purposes and for income tax purposes. Where, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some amount of recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is established for the amount that, in management’s judgment, is sufficient to reduce the deferred tax asset to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized. A tax position must meet a minimum probability threshold before a financial statement benefit is recognized. The minimum threshold is defined as a tax position that is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit to be recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement.
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share The Company presents both basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) amounts. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income attributable to Disney by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS is based upon the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the year, which is calculated using the treasury-stock method for equity-based awards (Awards). Common equivalent shares are excluded from the computation in periods for which they have an anti-dilutive effect. Stock options for which the exercise price exceeds the average market price over the period are anti-dilutive and, accordingly, are excluded from the calculation. A reconciliation of the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding and the number of Awards excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation, as they were anti-dilutive, are as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding (basic) 1,629 1,694 1,740 Weighted average dilutive impact of Awards 10 15 19 Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding (diluted) 1,639 1,709 1,759 Awards excluded from diluted earnings per share 6 3 6

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Description of the Business and Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Equity in Income of Investees by Segment	Equity in the income of investees included in segment operating results is as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Media Networks Cable Networks $ 783 $ 896 $ 895 Broadcasting (186 ) (82 ) (39 ) Parks and Resorts (3 ) — (2 ) Equity in the income of investees included in segment operating income $ 594 $ 814 $ 854 Vice Gain 332 — — Total equity in the income of investees $ 926 $ 814 $ 854
Financial Information by Operating Segments	2016 2015 2014 Revenues Media Networks $ 23,689 $ 23,264 $ 21,152 Parks and Resorts 16,974 16,162 15,099 Studio Entertainment Third parties 8,701 6,838 6,988 Intersegment 740 528 290 9,441 7,366 7,278 Consumer Products & Interactive Media Third parties 6,268 6,201 5,574 Intersegment (740 ) (528 ) (290 ) 5,528 5,673 5,284 Total consolidated revenues $ 55,632 $ 52,465 $ 48,813 Segment operating income Media Networks $ 7,755 $ 7,793 $ 7,321 Parks and Resorts 3,298 3,031 2,663 Studio Entertainment 2,703 1,973 1,549 Consumer Products & Interactive Media 1,965 1,884 1,472 Total segment operating income $ 15,721 $ 14,681 $ 13,005 Reconciliation of segment operating income to income before income taxes Segment operating income $ 15,721 $ 14,681 $ 13,005 Corporate and unallocated shared expenses (640 ) (643 ) (611 ) Restructuring and impairment charges (156 ) (53 ) (140 ) Other expense, net — — (31 ) Interest income/(expense), net (260 ) (117 ) 23 Vice Gain 332 — — Infinity Charge (1) (129 ) — — Income before income taxes $ 14,868 $ 13,868 $ 12,246 Capital expenditures Media Networks Cable Networks $ 86 $ 127 $ 172 Broadcasting 80 71 88 Parks and Resorts Domestic 2,180 1,457 1,184 International 2,035 2,147 1,504 Studio Entertainment 86 107 63 Consumer Products & Interactive Media 53 87 48 Corporate 253 269 252 Total capital expenditures $ 4,773 $ 4,265 $ 3,311 2016 2015 2014 Depreciation expense Media Networks $ 237 $ 245 $ 238 Parks and Resorts Domestic 1,273 1,169 1,117 International 445 345 353 Studio Entertainment 51 55 48 Consumer Products & Interactive Media 63 69 69 Corporate 251 249 239 Total depreciation expense $ 2,320 $ 2,132 $ 2,064 Amortization of intangible assets Media Networks $ 18 $ 21 $ 12 Parks and Resorts 3 3 2 Studio Entertainment 74 84 88 Consumer Products & Interactive Media 112 114 122 Corporate — — — Total amortization of intangible assets $ 207 $ 222 $ 224 Identifiable assets (2) Media Networks $ 32,706 $ 30,638 Parks and Resorts 28,275 25,510 Studio Entertainment 15,359 15,334 Consumer Products & Interactive Media 9,332 9,678 Corporate (3) 6,361 7,022 Total consolidated assets $ 92,033 $ 88,182 Supplemental revenue data Affiliate fees $ 12,259 $ 12,029 $ 10,632 Advertising 8,649 8,499 8,094 Retail merchandise, food and beverage 6,116 5,986 5,598 Theme park admissions 5,900 5,483 5,114 Revenues United States and Canada $ 42,616 $ 40,320 $ 36,769 Europe 6,714 6,507 6,505 Asia Pacific 4,582 3,958 3,930 Latin America and Other 1,720 1,680 1,609 $ 55,632 $ 52,465 $ 48,813 Segment operating income United States and Canada $ 12,139 $ 10,820 $ 9,594 Europe 1,815 1,964 1,581 Asia Pacific 1,324 1,365 1,342 Latin America and Other 443 532 488 $ 15,721 $ 14,681 $ 13,005 2016 2015 Long-lived assets (4) United States and Canada $ 56,388 $ 53,976 Europe 8,125 8,254 Asia Pacific 8,228 6,817 Latin America and Other 210 182 $ 72,951 $ 69,229 (1) In fiscal 2016, the Company discontinued its Infinity console game business, which is reported in the Consumer Products & Interactive Media segment, and recorded a charge primarily to write down inventory. The charge also included severance and other asset impairments. The charge was reported in “Cost of products” in the Consolidated Statement of Income. (2) Identifiable assets include amounts associated with equity method investments, goodwill and intangible assets. Equity method investments by segment are as follows: 2016 2015 Media Networks $ 4,032 $ 2,454 Parks and Resorts 22 9 Studio Entertainment 3 2 Consumer Products & Interactive Media — 1 Corporate 25 17 $ 4,082 $ 2,483 Goodwill and intangible assets by segment are as follows: 2016 2015 Media Networks $ 18,153 $ 18,186 Parks and Resorts 373 376 Studio Entertainment 8,450 8,538 Consumer Products & Interactive Media 7,653 7,768 Corporate 130 130 $ 34,759 $ 34,998 (3) Primarily fixed assets, cash and cash equivalents, deferred tax assets and investments. (4) Long-lived assets are total assets less the following: current assets, long-term receivables, deferred taxes, financial investments and derivatives.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Depreciation Computed on Straight-Line Method Over Estimated Useful Lives	Depreciation is computed on the straight-line method over estimated useful lives as follows: Attractions 25 – 40 years Buildings and improvements 20 – 40 years Leasehold improvements Life of lease or asset life if less Land improvements 20 – 40 years Furniture, fixtures and equipment 3 – 25 years
Expected Aggregate Annual Amortization Expense for Existing Amortizable Intangible Assets	The Company expects its aggregate annual amortization expense for existing amortizable intangible assets for fiscal years 2017 through 2021 to be as follows: 2017 $ 192 2018 191 2019 186 2020 180 2021 175
Reconciliation of Weighted Average Number of Common and Common Equivalent Shares Outstanding and Number of Awards Excluded from Diluted Earnings Per Share Calculation	A reconciliation of the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding and the number of Awards excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation, as they were anti-dilutive, are as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding (basic) 1,629 1,694 1,740 Weighted average dilutive impact of Awards 10 15 19 Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding (diluted) 1,639 1,709 1,759 Awards excluded from diluted earnings per share 6 3 6

Acquisitions (Tables)

Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015 are as follows: Media Networks Parks and Resorts Studio Entertainment Consumer Products & Interactive Media Total Balance at Sept. 27, 2014 $ 16,378 $ 291 $ 6,856 $ 4,356 $ 27,881 Acquisitions 3 — 2 — 5 Dispositions — — — (1 ) (1 ) Other, net (27 ) — (22 ) (10 ) (59 ) Balance at Oct. 3, 2015 $ 16,354 $ 291 $ 6,836 $ 4,345 $ 27,826 Acquisitions 1 — 1 — 2 Dispositions — — — — — Other, net (10 ) — (7 ) (1 ) (18 ) Balance at Oct. 1, 2016 $ 16,345 $ 291 $ 6,830 $ 4,344 $ 27,810

Dispositions and Other Income31

Dispositions and Other Income/(Expense) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other expense, net	Other expense, net is as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Venezuelan foreign currency translation loss $ — $ — $ (143 ) Gain on sale of property and other — — 112 Other expense, net $ — $ — $ (31 )

Investments (Tables)

Investments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Investments [Abstract]
Investments	Investments consist of the following: October 1, October 3, Investments, equity basis $ 4,082 $ 2,483 Investments, other 198 160 $ 4,280 $ 2,643
Combined Financial Information for Equity Investments	A summary of combined financial information for equity investments, which primarily consist of media investments, A + E, BAMTech, CTV Specialty Television, Inc., Hulu, Seven TV and Vice, is as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Results of Operations: Revenues $ 7,416 $ 6,561 $ 6,573 Net income $ 1,855 $ 1,912 $ 2,003 October 1, October 3, September 27, Balance Sheet Current assets $ 4,801 $ 3,676 $ 2,640 Non-current assets 8,906 6,429 6,294 $ 13,707 $ 10,105 $ 8,934 Current liabilities $ 2,018 $ 1,614 $ 1,504 Non-current liabilities 4,531 4,128 3,298 Shareholders’ equity 7,158 4,363 4,132 $ 13,707 $ 10,105 $ 8,934

International Theme Park Inve33

International Theme Park Investments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Consolidating Balance Sheets
Impact of Consolidating Financial Statements of International Theme Parks	The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of the International Theme Parks’ assets and liabilities included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets as of October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015 : International Theme Parks October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,008 $ 781 Other current assets 331 252 Total current assets 1,339 1,033 Parks, resorts and other property 9,270 7,748 Other assets 88 62 Total assets $ 10,697 $ 8,843 Current liabilities $ 1,499 $ 1,027 Borrowings - long-term 1,087 319 Other long-term liabilities 256 195 Total liabilities $ 2,842 $ 1,541
Consolidating Income Statements
Impact of Consolidating Financial Statements of International Theme Parks	The following table summarizes the International Theme Parks’ revenues and costs and expenses included in the Company’s consolidated statements of income as of October 1, 2016 : October 1, 2016 Revenues $ 2,455 Costs and expenses (2,754 )

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Film and Television Costs and Advances (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Disclosure Film And Television Costs [Abstract]
Film and Television Costs and Advances	Film and television costs and advances are as follows: October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 Theatrical film costs Released, less amortization $ 1,677 $ 1,445 Completed, not released — — In-process 2,179 2,499 In development or pre-production 336 304 4,192 4,248 Television costs Released, less amortization 1,015 895 Completed, not released 365 395 In-process 417 352 In development or pre-production 13 10 1,810 1,652 Television programming rights and advances 1,545 1,453 7,547 7,353 Less current portion 1,208 1,170 Non-current portion $ 6,339 $ 6,183

Borrowings (Tables)

Borrowings (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Borrowings including Impact of Interest Rate Swaps Designated as Hedges	The Company’s borrowings at October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015 , including the impact of interest rate and cross-currency swaps, are summarized below: 2016 2016 2015 Stated Interest Rate (1) Pay Floating Interest rate and Cross- Currency Swaps (2) Effective Interest Rate (3) Swap Maturities Commercial paper $ 1,521 $ 2,430 — $ — 0.54 % U.S. medium-term notes (4) 16,827 13,873 2.80 % 8,275 2.58 % 2017-2026 Foreign currency denominated debt 448 447 4.88 % 249 4.83 % 2017 Capital Cities/ABC debt 107 108 8.75 % — 6.01 % Other (5) 180 159 — 19,083 17,017 2.66 % 8,524 2.49 % International Theme Parks borrowings 1,087 319 1.92 % — 4.30 % Total borrowings 20,170 17,336 2.62 % 8,524 2.59 % Less current portion 3,687 4,563 1.24 % 1,500 1.47 % Total long-term borrowings $ 16,483 $ 12,773 $ 7,024 (1) The stated interest rate represents the weighted-average coupon rate for each category of borrowings. For floating rate borrowings, interest rates are the rates in effect at October 1, 2016 ; these rates are not necessarily an indication of future interest rates. (2) Amounts represent notional values of interest rate and cross-currency swaps outstanding as of October 1, 2016 . (3) The effective interest rate includes the impact of existing and terminated interest rate and cross-currency swaps, purchase accounting adjustments and debt issuance premiums, discounts and costs. (4) Includes net debt issuance premiums, discounts and costs totaling $132 million and $88 million at October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015 , respectively. (5) Includes market value adjustments for debt with qualifying hedges totaling $146 million and $131 million at October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015 , respectively.
Schedule of Commercial Paper	The Company has bank facilities with a syndicate of lenders to support commercial paper borrowings as follows: Committed Capacity Capacity Used Unused Capacity Facility expiring March 2017 $ 1,500 $ — $ 1,500 Facility expiring March 2019 2,250 — 2,250 Facility expiring March 2021 2,250 — 2,250 Total $ 6,000 $ — $ 6,000
Commercial Paper Activity	Commercial paper activity is as follows: Commercial paper with original maturities less than three months, net (1) Commercial paper with original maturities greater than three months Total Balance at Sept 27, 2014 $ 50 $ — $ 50 Additions 2,277 3,019 5,296 Payments — (2,920 ) (2,920 ) Other Activity 3 1 4 Balance at Oct 3, 2015 $ 2,330 $ 100 $ 2,430 Additions — 4,794 4,794 Payments (1,559 ) (4,155 ) (5,714 ) Other Activity 6 5 11 Balance at Oct 1, 2016 $ 777 $ 744 $ 1,521 (1) Borrowings and reductions of borrowings are reported net.
Total Borrowings Excluding Market Value Adjustments, Scheduled Maturities	Total borrowings, excluding market value adjustments and debt issuance premiums, discounts and costs, have the following scheduled maturities: Before International Theme Parks Consolidation International Theme Parks Total 2017 $ 3,686 $ — $ 3,686 2018 1,804 11 1,815 2019 2,759 — 2,759 2020 896 — 896 2021 2,100 17 2,117 Thereafter 7,824 1,059 8,883 $ 19,069 $ 1,087 $ 20,156

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Before Income Taxes	2016 2015 2014 Income Before Income Taxes Domestic (including U.S. exports) $ 14,018 $ 12,825 $ 11,376 Foreign subsidiaries 850 1,043 870 $ 14,868 $ 13,868 $ 12,246
Income Tax Expense / (Benefit)	Income Tax Expense/(Benefit) Current Federal $ 3,146 $ 4,182 $ 2,932 State 154 333 206 Foreign (1) 533 525 600 3,833 5,040 3,738 Deferred Federal 1,172 82 409 State 100 (52 ) 81 Foreign (27 ) (54 ) 14 1,245 (24 ) 504 $ 5,078 $ 5,016 $ 4,242 (1) Includes foreign withholding taxes
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities Deferred tax assets Accrued liabilities $ (2,385 ) $ (2,244 ) Net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards (1,567 ) (1,396 ) Other (917 ) (945 ) Total deferred tax assets (4,869 ) (4,585 ) Deferred tax liabilities Depreciable, amortizable and other property 5,682 5,260 Foreign subsidiaries 348 583 Licensing revenues 480 396 Other 295 297 Total deferred tax liabilities 6,805 6,536 Net deferred tax liability before valuation allowance 1,936 1,951 Valuation allowance 1,602 1,288 Net deferred tax liability $ 3,538 $ 3,239
Reconciliation of Effective Income Tax Rate to Federal Rate	A reconciliation of the effective income tax rate to the federal rate is as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Federal income tax rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % State taxes, net of federal benefit 1.8 1.9 2.0 Domestic production activity deduction (1.6 ) (1.9 ) (2.1 ) Earnings in jurisdictions taxed at rates different from the statutory U.S. federal rate (1.1 ) (1.5 ) (0.7 ) Disneyland Paris recapitalization — 2.9 — Other, including tax reserves and related interest 0.1 (0.2 ) 0.4 34.2 % 36.2 % 34.6 %
Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Amount of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Related Accrual for Interest	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding the related accrual for interest, is as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Balance at the beginning of the year $ 912 $ 803 $ 1,120 Increases for current year tax positions 71 98 51 Increases for prior year tax positions 142 280 133 Decreases in prior year tax positions (158 ) (193 ) (487 ) Settlements with taxing authorities (123 ) (76 ) (14 ) Balance at the end of the year $ 844 $ 912 $ 803

Pension and Other Benefit Pro37

Pension and Other Benefit Programs (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Benefit Obligations, Assets, Funded Status and Balance Sheet Impacts Associated with Pension and Postretirement Medical Benefit Plans based upon Actuarial Valuations	The following chart summarizes the benefit obligations, assets, funded status and balance sheet impacts associated with the defined benefit pension and postretirement medical benefit plans: Pension Plans Postretirement Medical Plans October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 October 1, 2016 October 3, Projected benefit obligations Beginning obligations $ (12,379 ) $ (12,190 ) $ (1,590 ) $ (1,567 ) Service cost (318 ) (332 ) (11 ) (14 ) Interest cost (458 ) (521 ) (61 ) (68 ) Actuarial gain / (loss) (1,769 ) (176 ) (142 ) 33 Plan amendments and other 8 28 (9 ) (9 ) Benefits paid (1) 436 812 54 35 Ending obligations $ (14,480 ) $ (12,379 ) $ (1,759 ) $ (1,590 ) Fair value of plans’ assets Beginning fair value $ 9,415 $ 9,765 $ 568 $ 538 Actual return on plan assets 624 163 34 9 Contributions 839 337 61 48 Benefits paid (1) (436 ) (812 ) (54 ) (35 ) Expenses and other (41 ) (38 ) 5 8 Ending fair value $ 10,401 $ 9,415 $ 614 $ 568 Underfunded status of the plans $ (4,079 ) $ (2,964 ) $ (1,145 ) $ (1,022 ) Amounts recognized in the balance sheet Non-current assets $ — $ 3 $ — $ — Current liabilities (40 ) (36 ) — (13 ) Non-current liabilities (4,039 ) (2,931 ) (1,145 ) (1,009 ) $ (4,079 ) $ (2,964 ) $ (1,145 ) $ (1,022 ) (1) Fiscal 2015 pension plans include $340 million of payments under a plan offered for a limited time to certain former employees who had vested benefits in our qualified defined benefit pension plans. These employees elected to receive an immediate lump-sum distribution in lieu of benefits they would have received following their retirement.
Net Periodic Benefit Cost	The components of net periodic benefit cost are as follows: Pension Plans Postretirement Medical Plans 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 Service cost $ 318 $ 332 $ 277 $ 11 $ 14 $ 10 Interest cost 458 521 488 61 68 65 Expected return on plan assets (747 ) (711 ) (645 ) (45 ) (39 ) (36 ) Amortization of prior year service costs 14 16 14 (1 ) (1 ) (2 ) Recognized net actuarial loss / (gain) 242 247 145 8 10 (7 ) Net periodic benefit cost $ 285 $ 405 $ 279 $ 34 $ 52 $ 30
Key Assumptions	Key assumptions are as follows: Pension Plans Postretirement Medical Plans 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 Discount rate used to determine the benefit obligation 3.73 % 4.47 % 4.40 % 3.73 % 4.47 % 4.40 % Discount rate used to determine the net periodic benefit cost 3.81 % 4.40 % 5.00 % 3.81 % 4.40 % 5.00 % Rate of return on plan assets 7.50 % 7.50 % 7.50 % 7.50 % 7.50 % 7.50 % Rate of salary increase 4.00 % 4.00 % 4.00 % n/a n/a n/a Year 1 increase in cost of benefits n/a n/a n/a 7.00 % 7.00 % 7.00 % Rate of increase to which the cost of benefits is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate) n/a n/a n/a 4.25 % 4.25 % 4.25 % Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate n/a n/a n/a 2030 2029 2028
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Before Tax, Not yet Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost	AOCI, before tax, as of October 1, 2016 consists of the following amounts that have not yet been recognized in net periodic benefit cost: Pension Plans Postretirement Medical Plans Total Prior service cost $ (56 ) $ — $ (56 ) Net actuarial loss (5,470 ) (263 ) (5,733 ) Total amounts included in AOCI (5,526 ) (263 ) (5,789 ) Prepaid / (accrued) pension cost 1,447 (882 ) 565 Net balance sheet liability $ (4,079 ) $ (1,145 ) $ (5,224 )
Amounts included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Before Tax, Expected to be Recognized as Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	Amounts included in AOCI, before tax, as of October 1, 2016 that are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost during fiscal 2017 are: Pension Plans Postretirement Medical Plans Total Prior service cost $ (11 ) $ — $ (11 ) Net actuarial loss (403 ) (16 ) (419 ) Total $ (414 ) $ (16 ) $ (430 )
Plan Assets Investment Policy Ranges for Major Asset Classes	The investment policy ranges for the major asset classes are as follows: Asset Class Minimum Maximum Equity investments 30 % 60 % Fixed income investments 20 % 40 % Alternative investments 10 % 30 % Cash & money market funds 0 % 10 %
Defined Benefit Plan Assets Measured at Fair Value	The Company’s defined benefit plan assets are summarized by level in the following tables: As of October 1, 2016 Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Plan Asset Mix Cash & money market funds $ 116 $ 916 $ — $ 1,032 9 % Common and preferred stocks (1) 2,238 945 — 3,183 29 % Mutual funds 636 232 — 868 8 % Common collective funds 13 558 — 571 5 % Government and federal agency bonds, notes and MBS 2,114 458 — 2,572 24 % Corporate bonds — 577 — 577 5 % Mortgage- and asset-backed securities — 86 — 86 1 % Alternative investments 84 975 1,067 2,126 19 % Derivatives and other, net (1 ) 1 — — — % Total $ 5,200 $ 4,748 $ 1,067 $ 11,015 100 % As of October 3, 2015 Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Plan Asset Mix Cash & money market funds $ 56 $ 1,036 $ — $ 1,092 11 % Common and preferred stocks (1) 2,000 883 — 2,883 29 % Mutual funds 476 215 — 691 7 % Common collective funds 13 476 — 489 5 % Government and federal agency bonds, notes and MBS 1,090 483 — 1,573 16 % Corporate bonds — 671 — 671 7 % Mortgage- and asset-backed securities — 137 — 137 1 % Alternative investments 80 952 1,200 2,232 22 % Derivatives and other, net 212 3 — 215 2 % Total $ 3,927 $ 4,856 $ 1,200 $ 9,983 100 % (1) Includes 2.8 million shares of Company common stock valued at $264 million ( 2% of total plan assets) and 2.8 million shares valued at $290 million ( 3% of total plan assets) at October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015 , respectively.
Changes in Level 3 Assets	Changes in Level 3 assets are as follows: Year Ended October 1, 2016 October 3, 2015 Balance, beginning of year $ 1,200 $ 1,266 Additions 174 168 Distributions (300 ) (332 ) Gain / (Loss) (7 ) 98 Balance, end of year $ 1,067 $ 1,200
Estimated Future Benefit Payments	The following table presents estimated future benefit payments for the next ten fiscal years: Pension Plans Postretirement Medical Plans (1) 2017 $ 470 $ 45 2018 469 49 2019 502 53 2020 535 57 2021 567 62 2022 – 2026 3,374 378 (1) Estimated future benefit payments are net of expected Medicare subsidy receipts of $72 million
Long Term Rates of Return by Asset Class	The following long-term rates of return by asset class were considered in setting the long-term rate of return on plan assets assumption: Equity Securities 7 % to 11 % Debt Securities 3 % to 5 % Alternative Investments 8 % to 12 %
One Percentage Point (ppt) Change on Projected Benefit Obligations	A one percentage point (ppt) change in the key assumptions would have the following effects on the projected benefit obligations for pension and postretirement medical plans as of October 1, 2016 and on cost for fiscal 2017 : Discount Rate Expected Long-Term Rate of Return On Assets Assumed Healthcare Cost Trend Rate Increase/(decrease) Benefit Expense Projected Benefit Obligations Benefit Expense Net Periodic Postretirement Medical Cost Projected Benefit Obligations 1 ppt decrease $ 271 $ 2,853 $ 123 $ (25 ) $ (233 ) 1 ppt increase (235 ) (2,401 ) (123 ) 41 287
Contribution into Multiemployer Pension Plans and Health and Welfare Plans	The following table sets forth our contributions to multiemployer pension and health and welfare benefit plans that were expensed during the fiscal years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively: 2016 2015 2014 Pension plans $ 126 $ 128 $ 115 Health & welfare plans 167 173 158 Total contributions $ 293 $ 301 $ 273

Equity (Tables)

Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends Declared	The Company paid the following dividends in fiscal 2016 , 2015 and 2014 : Per Share Total Paid Payment Timing Related to Fiscal Period $0.71 $1.1 billion Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2016 First Half 2016 $0.71 $1.2 billion Second Quarter of Fiscal 2016 Second Half 2015 $0.66 $1.1 billion Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2015 First Half 2015 $1.15 $1.9 billion Second Quarter of Fiscal 2015 2014 $0.86 $1.5 billion Second Quarter of Fiscal 2014 2013
Repurchases of Common Stock	The Company repurchased its common stock in fiscal 2016 , 2015 and 2014 as follows: Fiscal year Shares acquired Total paid 2016 74 million $7.5 billion 2015 60 million $6.1 billion 2014 84 million $6.5 billion
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	The following table summarizes the changes in each component of AOCI including our proportional share of equity method investee amounts, net of 37% estimated tax: Market Value Adjustments Unrecognized Pension and Postretirement Medical Expense Foreign Currency Translation and Other AOCI Investments Cash Flow Hedges Balance at Sept. 28, 2013 $ 95 $ 83 $ (1,271 ) $ (94 ) $ (1,187 ) Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period 109 169 (1,022 ) 18 (726 ) Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income (104 ) (48 ) 97 — (55 ) Balance at Sept. 27, 2014 100 204 (2,196 ) (76 ) (1,968 ) Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period (37 ) 421 (474 ) (195 ) (285 ) Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income (50 ) (291 ) 173 — (168 ) Balance at Oct. 3, 2015 13 334 (2,497 ) (271 ) (2,421 ) Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period 13 (193 ) (1,321 ) (58 ) (1,559 ) Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income — (166 ) 167 — 1 Balance at Oct. 1, 2016 $ 26 $ (25 ) $ (3,651 ) $ (329 ) $ (3,979 )
Details of AOCI 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 Consolidated Statements of Income: 2016 2015 2014 Investments, net Interest income/(expense), net $ — $ 79 $ 165 Estimated tax Income taxes — (29 ) (61 ) — 50 104 Cash flow hedges Primarily revenue 264 462 76 Estimated tax Income taxes (98 ) (171 ) (28 ) 166 291 48 Pension and postretirement medical expense Cost and expenses (265 ) (274 ) (154 ) Estimated tax Income taxes 98 101 57 (167 ) (173 ) (97 ) Total reclassifications for the period $ (1 ) $ 168 $ 55

Equity-Based Compensation (Tabl

Equity-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Weighted Average Assumptions used in Option-Valuation Model	In fiscal years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , the weighted average assumptions used in the option-valuation model were as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Risk-free interest rate 2.3 % 2.1 % 3.0 % Expected volatility 26 % 24 % 25 % Dividend yield 1.32 % 1.37 % 1.37 % Termination rate 4.0 % 3.2 % 3.2 % Exercise multiple 1.62 1.48 1.48
Impact of Stock Options/Rights and Restricted Stock Units on Income	The impact of stock options/rights and RSUs on income and cash flows for fiscal years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , was as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Stock option/rights compensation expense (1) $ 93 $ 102 $ 102 RSU compensation expense 293 309 312 Total equity-based compensation expense (2) 386 411 414 Tax impact (131 ) (134 ) (139 ) Reduction in net income $ 255 $ 277 $ 275 Equity-based compensation expense capitalized during the period $ 78 $ 57 $ 49 Tax benefit reported in cash flow from financing activities $ 208 $ 313 $ 255 (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.
Information about Stock Option Transactions	The following table summarizes information about stock option transactions (shares in millions): 2016 Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding at beginning of year 29 $ 54.93 Awards forfeited (1 ) 91.27 Awards granted 4 112.69 Awards exercised (7 ) 39.13 Awards expired/canceled — — Outstanding at end of year 25 66.91 Exercisable at end of year 14 $ 49.65
Information about Stock Options Vested and Expected to Vest	The following tables summarize information about stock options vested and expected to vest at October 1, 2016 (shares in millions): Vested Range of Exercise Prices Number of Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Years of Contractual Life $ 0 — $ 35 2 $ 30.44 3.2 $ 36 — $ 45 6 39.10 4.9 $ 46 — $ 90 5 58.20 6.6 $ 91 — $ 115 1 92.40 8.2 14 Expected to Vest Range of Exercise Prices Number of Options (1) Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Years of Contractual Life $ 0 — $ 55 2 $ 50.97 6.3 $ 56 — $ 75 3 72.50 7.2 $ 76 — $ 95 3 92.09 8.2 $ 96 — $ 115 3 113.06 9.2 11 (1) Number of options expected to vest is total unvested options less estimated forfeitures.
Information about Restricted Stock Unit Transactions	The following table summarizes information about RSU transactions (shares in millions): 2016 Units Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Unvested at beginning of year 12 $ 68.71 Granted (1) 4 112.49 Vested (5 ) 58.51 Forfeited (1 ) 88.77 Unvested at end of year (2) 10 $ 88.84 (1) Includes 0.2 million Performance RSUs. (2) Includes 0.7 million Performance RSUs.

Detail of Certain Balance She40

Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Current Receivables	October 1, October 3, Current receivables Accounts receivable $ 8,458 $ 7,613 Other 760 563 Allowance for doubtful accounts (153 ) (157 ) $ 9,065 $ 8,019
Other Current Assets	Other current assets Prepaid expenses $ 449 $ 469 Other 244 493 $ 693 $ 962
Parks, Resorts and Other Property, at Cost	Parks, resorts and other property Attractions, buildings and improvements $ 27,930 $ 21,556 Leasehold improvements 830 769 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 16,912 16,068 Land improvements 4,598 4,352 50,270 42,745 Accumulated depreciation (26,849 ) (24,844 ) Projects in progress 2,684 6,028 Land 1,244 1,250 $ 27,349 $ 25,179
Intangible Assets	Intangible assets Character/franchise intangibles and copyrights $ 5,829 $ 5,830 Other amortizable intangible assets 893 901 Accumulated amortization (1,635 ) (1,426 ) Net amortizable intangible assets 5,087 5,305 FCC licenses 624 629 Trademarks 1,218 1,218 Other indefinite lived intangible assets 20 20 $ 6,949 $ 7,172
Other Non-current Assets	Other non-current assets Receivables $ 1,651 $ 1,589 Prepaid expenses 229 211 Other 460 621 $ 2,340 $ 2,421
Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Liabilities	Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities Accounts payable $ 6,860 $ 5,504 Payroll and employee benefits 1,747 1,797 Other 523 543 $ 9,130 $ 7,844
Other Long-term Liabilities	Other long-term liabilities Pension and postretirement medical plan liabilities $ 5,184 $ 3,940 Other 2,522 2,429 $ 7,706 $ 6,369

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contractual Commitments for Broadcast Programming Rights, Future Minimum Lease Payments under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases, and Creative Talent and Other Commitments	Contractual commitments for broadcast programming rights, future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases, cruise ships, creative talent and other commitments totaled $60.8 billion at October 1, 2016 , payable as follows: Broadcast Programming Operating Leases Other Total 2017 $ 6,119 $ 477 $ 1,880 $ 8,476 2018 6,015 376 1,006 7,397 2019 6,221 329 502 7,052 2020 6,416 278 486 7,180 2021 6,314 227 206 6,747 Thereafter 19,925 1,419 2,567 23,911 $ 51,010 $ 3,106 $ 6,647 $ 60,763
Future Payments under Non-Cancelable Capital Leases	Future payments under these leases as of October 1, 2016 are as follows: 2017 $ 35 2018 24 2019 17 2020 15 2021 15 Thereafter 495 Total minimum obligations 601 Less amount representing interest (407 ) Present value of net minimum obligations 194 Less current portion (20 ) Long-term portion $ 174

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
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. See Note 10 for the definitions of fair value and each Level within the fair value hierarchy. Fair Value Measurement at October 1, 2016 Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Investments $ 85 $ — $ — $ 85 Derivatives Interest rate — 132 — 132 Foreign exchange — 596 — 596 Other — 6 — 6 Liabilities Derivatives Interest rate — (13 ) — (13 ) Foreign exchange — (510 ) — (510 ) Other — (4 ) — (4 ) Total recorded at fair value $ 85 $ 207 $ — $ 292 Fair value of borrowings $ — $ 19,500 $ 1,579 $ 21,079 Fair Value Measurement at October 3, 2015 Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Investments $ 36 $ — $ — $ 36 Derivatives Interest rate — 101 — 101 Foreign exchange — 910 — 910 Liabilities Derivatives Foreign exchange — (178 ) — (178 ) Other — (38 ) — (38 ) Other — — (96 ) (96 ) Total recorded at fair value $ 36 $ 795 $ (96 ) $ 735 Fair value of borrowings $ — $ 17,036 $ 752 $ 17,788

Derivative Instruments (Tables)

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
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 October 1, 2016 Current Assets Other Assets Other Accrued Liabilities Other Long- Term Liabilities Derivatives designated as hedges Foreign exchange $ 278 $ 191 $ (209 ) $ (163 ) Interest rate — 132 (13 ) — Other 3 3 (4 ) — Derivatives not designated as hedges Foreign exchange 125 2 (133 ) (5 ) Gross fair value of derivatives 406 328 (359 ) (168 ) Counterparty netting (241 ) (199 ) 316 124 Cash collateral (received)/paid (77 ) (44 ) 7 — Net derivative positions $ 88 $ 85 $ (36 ) $ (44 ) As of October 3, 2015 Current Assets Other Assets Other Accrued Liabilities Other Long- Term Liabilities Derivatives designated as hedges Foreign exchange $ 406 $ 271 $ (54 ) $ (17 ) Interest rate — 101 — — Other — — (18 ) (3 ) Derivatives not designated as hedges Foreign exchange 146 87 (102 ) (5 ) Other — — — (17 ) Gross fair value of derivatives 552 459 (174 ) (42 ) Counterparty netting (136 ) (56 ) 169 23 Cash collateral received (238 ) (191 ) — — Net derivative positions $ 178 $ 212 $ (5 ) $ (19 )
Adjustments Related to Fair Value Hedges Included in Net 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 Consolidated Statements of Income. 2016 2015 2014 Gain (loss) on interest rate swaps $ 18 $ 60 $ (38 ) Gain (loss) on hedged borrowings (18 ) (60 ) 38
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 fiscal years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 by corresponding line item in which they are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income: Costs and Expenses Interest Income/ (Expense), net Income Tax Expense 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 Net gains (losses) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities $ 2 $ (574 ) $ (269 ) $ (2 ) $ 42 $ 24 $ 49 $ 40 $ 34 Net gains (losses) on foreign exchange risk management contracts not designated as hedges (65 ) 558 216 — (43 ) (24 ) (24 ) — — Net gains (losses) $ (63 ) $ (16 ) $ (53 ) $ (2 ) $ (1 ) $ — $ 25 $ 40 $ 34

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY (Ta

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Summary	QUARTERLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY (in millions, except per share data) (unaudited) Q1 (1) Q2 (2) Q3 (3) Q4 (4) 2016 Revenues $ 15,244 $ 12,969 $ 14,277 $ 13,142 Segment operating income (5) 4,267 3,822 4,456 3,176 Net income 2,910 2,276 2,712 1,892 Net income attributable to Disney 2,880 2,143 2,597 1,771 Earnings per share: Diluted $ 1.73 $ 1.30 $ 1.59 $ 1.10 Basic 1.74 1.31 1.60 1.10 2015 Revenues $ 13,391 $ 12,461 $ 13,101 $ 13,512 Segment operating income (5) 3,545 3,482 4,120 3,534 Net income 2,244 2,228 2,639 1,741 Net income attributable to Disney 2,182 2,108 2,483 1,609 Earnings per share: Diluted $ 1.27 $ 1.23 $ 1.45 $ 0.95 Basic 1.28 1.24 1.46 0.96 (1) Results for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 included the Vice Gain, which had a favorable impact of $0.13 on earnings per diluted share, partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges ( $0.03 per diluted share). These items resulted in a net positive benefit of $0.10 on diluted earnings per share. (2) Results for the second quarter of fiscal 2016 included an adverse impact of $0.06 on diluted earnings per share due to the Infinity Charge. (3) Results for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 included restructuring and impairment charges, which had an adverse impact of $0.03 on diluted earnings per share. (4) Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 included a favorable adjustment to the Infinity Charge taken in the second quarter ( $0.01 per diluted share), partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges ( $0.01 per diluted share). Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 included a non-cash charge in connection with the write-off of a deferred tax asset as a result of the Disneyland Paris recapitalization ( $0.24 per diluted share) and restructuring and impairment charges ( $0.02 per diluted share), which collectively resulted in a net adverse impact of $0.25 per diluted share. (5) Segment operating results reflect earnings before the Infinity Charge, corporate and unallocated shared expenses, restructuring and impairment charges, other expense, interest income/(expense), income taxes and noncontrolling interests. Segment operating income includes equity in the income of investees except for the Vice Gain.

Description of the Business a45

Description of the Business and Segment Information - Equity in Income of Investees by Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity in the income of investees included in segment operating income	$ 926	$ 814	$ 854
Vice Media
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity in the income of investees included in segment operating income	332	0	0
Media Networks | Cable
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity in the income of investees included in segment operating income	783	896	895
Media Networks | Broadcasting
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity in the income of investees included in segment operating income	(186)	(82)	(39)
Parks and Resorts
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity in the income of investees included in segment operating income	(3)	0	(2)
Total Segments
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity in the income of investees included in segment operating income	$ 594	$ 814	$ 854

Description of the Business a46

Description of the Business and Segment Information - Financial Information by Operating Segments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
		Oct. 01, 2016		Jul. 02, 2016	[2]	Apr. 02, 2016	[3]	Jan. 02, 2016	[4]	Oct. 03, 2015		Jun. 27, 2015	[2]	Mar. 28, 2015	[3]	Dec. 27, 2014	[4]	Oct. 01, 2016		Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues		$ 13,142	[1]	$ 14,277		$ 12,969		$ 15,244		$ 13,512	[1]	$ 13,101		$ 12,461		$ 13,391		$ 55,632		$ 52,465	$ 48,813
Segment operating income		3,176	[1],[5]	$ 4,456	[5]	$ 3,822	[5]	$ 4,267	[5]	3,534	[1],[5]	$ 4,120	[5]	$ 3,482	[5]	$ 3,545	[5]	15,721		14,681	13,005
Corporate and unallocated shared expenses																		(640)		(643)	(611)
Restructuring and impairment charges																		(156)		(53)	(140)
Other expense, net																		0		0	(31)
Interest income/(expense), net																		(260)		(117)	23
Vice Gain																		332		0	0
Business Exit Costs																		129	[6]	0	0
Income before income taxes																		14,868		13,868	12,246
Capital expenditures																		4,773		4,265	3,311
Depreciation expense																		2,320		2,132	2,064
Amortization of intangible assets																		207		222	224
Identifiable assets	[7]	92,033								88,182								92,033		88,182
Affiliate Fees																		12,259		12,029	10,632
Advertising																		8,649		8,499	8,094
Retail merchandise, food and beverage																		6,116		5,986	5,598
Long-lived assets	[8]	72,951								69,229								72,951		69,229
United States and Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues																		42,616		40,320	36,769
Segment operating income																		12,139		10,820	9,594
Long-lived assets	[8]	56,388								53,976								56,388		53,976
Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues																		6,714		6,507	6,505
Segment operating income																		1,815		1,964	1,581
Long-lived assets	[8]	8,125								8,254								8,125		8,254
Asia Pacific
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues																		4,582		3,958	3,930
Segment operating income																		1,324		1,365	1,342
Long-lived assets	[8]	8,228								6,817								8,228		6,817
Latin America and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues																		1,720		1,680	1,609
Segment operating income																		443		532	488
Long-lived assets	[8]	210								182								210		182
Media Networks
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues																		23,689		23,264	21,152
Segment operating income																		7,755		7,793	7,321
Depreciation expense																		237		245	238
Amortization of intangible assets																		18		21	12
Identifiable assets	[7]	32,706								30,638								32,706		30,638
Parks and Resorts
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues																		16,974		16,162	15,099
Segment operating income																		3,298		3,031	2,663
Amortization of intangible assets																		3		3	2
Identifiable assets	[7]	28,275								25,510								28,275		25,510
Theme park admissions																		5,900		5,483	5,114
Parks and Resorts | Domestic
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures																		2,180		1,457	1,184
Depreciation expense																		1,273		1,169	1,117
Parks and Resorts | International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures																		2,035		2,147	1,504
Depreciation expense																		445		345	353
Studio Entertainment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues																		9,441		7,366	7,278
Segment operating income																		2,703		1,973	1,549
Capital expenditures																		86		107	63
Depreciation expense																		51		55	48
Amortization of intangible assets																		74		84	88
Identifiable assets	[7]	15,359								15,334								15,359		15,334
Consumer Products and Interactive
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues																		5,528		5,673	5,284
Segment operating income																		1,965		1,884	1,472
Capital expenditures																		53		87	48
Depreciation expense																		63		69	69
Amortization of intangible assets																		112		114	122
Identifiable assets	[7]	9,332								9,678								9,332		9,678
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures																		253		269	252
Depreciation expense																		251		249	239
Amortization of intangible assets																		0		0	0
Identifiable assets	[7],[9]	$ 6,361								$ 7,022								6,361		7,022
Cable | Media Networks
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures																		86		127	172
Broadcasting | Media Networks
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures																		80		71	88
Intersegment | Studio Entertainment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues																		740		528	290
Intersegment | Consumer Products and Interactive
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues																		(740)		(528)	(290)
Third Parties [Member] | Studio Entertainment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues																		8,701		6,838	6,988
Third Parties [Member] | Consumer Products and Interactive
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues																		$ 6,268		$ 6,201	$ 5,574
[1]	Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 included a favorable adjustment to the Infinity Charge taken in the second quarter ($0.01 per diluted share), partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges ($0.01 per diluted share). Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 included a non-cash charge in connection with the write-off of a deferred tax asset as a result of the Disneyland Paris recapitalization ($0.24 per diluted share) and restructuring and impairment charges ($0.02 per diluted share), which collectively resulted in a net adverse impact of $0.25 per diluted share.
[2]	Results for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 included restructuring and impairment charges, which had an adverse impact of $0.03 on diluted earnings per share.
[3]	Results for the second quarter of fiscal 2016 included an adverse impact of $0.06 on diluted earnings per share due to the Infinity Charge.
[4]	Results for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 included the Vice Gain, which had a favorable impact of $0.13 on earnings per diluted share, partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges ($0.03 per diluted share). These items resulted in a net positive benefit of $0.10 on diluted earnings per share.
[5]	Segment operating results reflect earnings before the Infinity Charge, corporate and unallocated shared expenses, restructuring and impairment charges, other expense, interest income/(expense), income taxes and noncontrolling interests. Segment operating income includes equity in the income of investees except for the Vice Gain.
[6]	In fiscal 2016, the Company discontinued its Infinity console game business, which is reported in the Consumer Products & Interactive Media segment, and recorded a charge primarily to write down inventory. The charge also included severance and other asset impairments. The charge was reported in “Cost of products” in the Consolidated Statement of Income.
[7]	Identifiable assets include amounts associated with equity method investments, goodwill and intangible assets. Equity method investments by segment are as follows: 2016 2015Media Networks$4,032 $2,454Parks and Resorts22 9Studio Entertainment3 2Consumer Products & Interactive Media— 1Corporate25 17 $4,082 $2,483Goodwill and intangible assets by segment are as follows: 2016 2015Media Networks$18,153 $18,186Parks and Resorts373 376Studio Entertainment8,450 8,538Consumer Products & Interactive Media7,653 7,768Corporate130 130 $34,759 $34,998
[8]	Long-lived assets are total assets less the following: current assets, long-term receivables, deferred taxes, financial investments and derivatives
[9]	Primarily fixed assets, cash and cash equivalents, deferred tax assets and investments.

Description of the Business a47

Description of the Business and Segment Information - Financial Information by Operating Segments (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Equity method investments	$ 4,082	$ 2,483
Goodwill and intangible assets	34,759	34,998
Media Networks
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Equity method investments	4,032	2,454
Goodwill and intangible assets	18,153	18,186
Parks and Resorts
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Equity method investments	22	9
Goodwill and intangible assets	373	376
Studio Entertainment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Equity method investments	3	2
Goodwill and intangible assets	8,450	8,538
Consumer Products and Interactive
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Equity method investments	0	1
Goodwill and intangible assets	7,653	7,768
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Equity method investments	25	17
Goodwill and intangible assets	$ 130	$ 130

Description of Business and Seg

Description of Business and Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)Property	Oct. 03, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 27, 2014USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of owned television stations	8
Number of owned and operated radio stations	4
Vice Gain | $	$ (332)	$ 0	$ 0
Disneyland Paris
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of theme parks	2
Number of hotels	7
Number of convention centers	2
Effective ownership interest	81.00%			81.00%
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of theme parks	1
Number of hotels	2
Effective ownership interest	47.00%
Shanghai Disney Resort
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of theme parks	1
Number of hotels	2
Effective ownership interest	43.00%
Shanghai Disney Resort Management Company
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Effective ownership interest	70.00%
Florida
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of theme parks	4
Number of hotels	18
California
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of theme parks	2
Number of hotels	3
Tokyo
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of theme parks	2
Number of hotels	4
A And E Television Networks Llc
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest	50.00%
Vice Media
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest	11.00%
Vice Gain | $	$ 332

Summary of Significant Accoun49

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Depreciation Computed on Straight-Line Method Over Estimated Useful Lives (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Software and Software Development Costs | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Software and Software Development Costs | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years
Attractions | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	25 years
Attractions | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	40 years
Buildings and improvements | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	20 years
Buildings and improvements | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	40 years
Leasehold Improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	Life of lease or asset life if less
Land Improvements | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	20 years
Land Improvements | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	40 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	25 years

Summary of Significant Accoun50

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Expected Aggregate Annual Amortization Expense for Existing Amortizable Intangible Assets (Detail) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
2,017	$ 192
2,018	191
2,019	186
2,020	180
2,021	$ 175

Summary of Significant Accoun51

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Reconciliation of Weighted Average Number of Common and Common Equivalent Shares Outstanding and Number of Awards Excluded from Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) - shares shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding (basic)	1,629	1,694	1,740
Weighted average dilutive impact of Awards	10	15	19
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding (diluted)	1,639	1,709	1,759
Awards excluded from diluted earnings per share	6	3	6

Summary of Significant Accoun52

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)derivatives	Oct. 03, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 27, 2014USD ($)
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Advertising expense	$ 2,900	$ 2,600	$ 2,800
Ultimate Revenues from Theatrical Release Maximum Period	10 years
Ultimate Revenues from TV Series Delivery of First Episode Maximum Period	10 years
Ultimate Revenues from TV Series Delivery of Recent Episode Maximum Period	5 years
Amortization Film Library Maximum Period	20 years
Film Development Write Off Maximum Period	3 years
Internal-Use software costs capitalized, net of accumulated depreciation	$ 714	753
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	$ 7	$ 10	$ 46
Number of Types of Derivatives | derivatives	2
Measurement of tax benefit, minimum likelihood of largest amount being realized upon ultimate settlement	50.00%
Maximum
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortizable intangible assets, maximum amortization period	40 years

Acquisitions Changes in Carryin

Acquisitions Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 27,826	$ 27,881
Acquisitions	2	5
Dispositions	0	(1)
Other, net	(18)	(59)
Ending balance	27,810	27,826
Media Networks
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	16,354	16,378
Acquisitions	1	3
Dispositions	0	0
Other, net	(10)	(27)
Ending balance	16,345	16,354
Parks and Resorts
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	291	291
Acquisitions	0	0
Dispositions	0	0
Other, net	0	0
Ending balance	291	291
Studio Entertainment
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	6,836	6,856
Acquisitions	1	2
Dispositions	0	0
Other, net	(7)	(22)
Ending balance	6,830	6,836
Consumer Products and Interactive
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	4,345	4,356
Acquisitions	0	0
Dispositions	0	(1)
Other, net	(1)	(10)
Ending balance	$ 4,344	$ 4,345

Acquisitions - Additional Infor

Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 07, 2014	Aug. 31, 2016	Nov. 30, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment Non-cash Gain				$ 332	$ 0	$ 0
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities and Equity				13,707	10,105	$ 8,934
Guarantee Obligations
Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted				316
Maker Studios
Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price	$ 500
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Range of Outcomes, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Value, High	450
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	$ 198
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability				$ 70	$ 105
BAMTech, LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest		15.00%
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments		$ 450
BAMTech, LLC [Member] | Equity Securities | Scenario, Plan
Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest				18.00%
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments				$ 557
BAMTech, LLC [Member] | Equity Securities | Maximum
Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest				66.00%
Vice Media
Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest				11.00%
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments				$ 400
Equity Method Investment Non-cash Gain				$ (332)
Vice Media | Equity Interest Held By A&E [Member]
Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest			8.00%	20.00%
Vice Media | Retained Investment in Subsidiary [Member] | Equity Interest Held By A&E [Member]
Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Other Transaction Details			49.90%
Hulu LLC
Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest		30.00%			33.00%
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted		$ 300
Hulu LLC | Guarantee Obligations
Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Term Loan Guarantee				113
Hulu LLC | Hulu LLC Joint Venture Partners
Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities and Equity				$ 338
Hulu LLC | Scenario, Plan
Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment Non-cash Gain				$ 175
Hulu LLC | Equity Interest Held By Time Warner [Member]
Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest		10.00%
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments		$ 583

Dispositions and Other Income55

Dispositions and Other Income/(Expense) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Schedule of Other Income and Expense [Line Items]
Venezuelan foreign currency translation loss	$ 0	$ 0	$ (143)
Gain on sale of property and other	0	0	112
Other expense, net	$ 0	$ 0	$ (31)

Dispositions and Other Income56

Dispositions and Other Income/(Expense) - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions, VEF in Billions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)VEF / $	Oct. 03, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 27, 2014USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2016VEFVEF / $	Sep. 28, 2013USD ($)
Schedule of Other Income and Expense [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities	$ 0	$ 0	$ (143)
Cash and cash equivalents	4,610	4,269	3,421		$ 3,931
Gain on Disposition of Assets			83
Gain on sale of property and other	$ 0	$ 0	112
Affiliate Contract
Schedule of Other Income and Expense [Line Items]
Gain on sale of property and other			29
Venezuelan bolívar fuerte
Schedule of Other Income and Expense [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities			$ (143)
Cash and cash equivalents | VEF				VEF 4.3
Venezuelan bolívar fuerte | DICOM
Schedule of Other Income and Expense [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Remeasurement | VEF / $	656			656

Investments (Detail)

Investments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Investments [Abstract]
Investments, equity basis	$ 4,082	$ 2,483
Investments, other	198	160
Investments	$ 4,280	$ 2,643

Investments Combined Financial

Investments Combined Financial Information for Equity Investments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Results of Operations:
Revenues	$ 7,416	$ 6,561	$ 6,573
Net Income	1,855	1,912	2,003
Balance Sheet
Current assets	4,801	3,676	2,640
Non-current assets	8,906	6,429	6,294
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Assets, Total	13,707	10,105	8,934
Current liabilities	2,018	1,614	1,504
Non-current liabilities	4,531	4,128	3,298
Shareholders' equity	7,158	4,363	4,132
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities and Equity, Total	$ 13,707	$ 10,105	$ 8,934

Investments - Additional Inform

Investments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Investments [Abstract]
Excess book value of equity method investments representing intangible assets and goodwill	$ 1,400
Revenue from Related Parties	500	$ 400	$ 300
Securities classified as available-for-sale	85	36
Non-publicly traded cost-method investments	91	81
Investments in leveraged leases	22	43
Realized gains on available-for-sale securities		31	165
Realized gains on non-publicly traded cost-method investments	23	11	53
Other-than-temporary losses in value of certain investments	$ 44	$ 14	$ 13

International Theme Park Inve60

International Theme Park Investments - Impact of Consolidating Balance Sheets of International Theme Parks (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 4,610	$ 4,269	$ 3,421	$ 3,931
Total current assets		16,966	16,758
Parks, resorts and other property		27,349	25,179
Total assets	[1]	92,033	88,182
Current liabilities		16,842	16,334
Borrowings		16,483	12,773
International Theme Parks
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents		1,008	781
Other current assets		331	252
Total current assets		1,339	1,033
Parks, resorts and other property		9,270	7,748
Other assets		88	62
Total assets		10,697	8,843
Current liabilities		1,499	1,027
Borrowings		1,087	319
Other long-term liabilities		256	195
Total Liabilities		$ 2,842	$ 1,541
[1]	Identifiable assets include amounts associated with equity method investments, goodwill and intangible assets. Equity method investments by segment are as follows: 2016 2015Media Networks$4,032 $2,454Parks and Resorts22 9Studio Entertainment3 2Consumer Products & Interactive Media— 1Corporate25 17 $4,082 $2,483Goodwill and intangible assets by segment are as follows: 2016 2015Media Networks$18,153 $18,186Parks and Resorts373 376Studio Entertainment8,450 8,538Consumer Products & Interactive Media7,653 7,768Corporate130 130 $34,759 $34,998

International Theme Park Inve61

International Theme Park Investments - Impact of Consolidating Income Statements of International Theme Parks (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Oct. 01, 2016

[1]

Jul. 02, 2016

[2]

Apr. 02, 2016

[3]

Jan. 02, 2016

[4]

Oct. 03, 2015

[1]

Jun. 27, 2015

[2]

Mar. 28, 2015

[3]

Dec. 27, 2014

[4]

Oct. 01, 2016

Oct. 03, 2015

Sep. 27, 2014

Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Line Items]

Revenues

$ 13,142

$ 14,277

$ 12,969

$ 15,244

$ 13,512

$ 13,101

$ 12,461

$ 13,391

$ 55,632

$ 52,465

$ 48,813

Cost and expenses

(41,274)

$ (39,241)

$ (37,273)

International Theme Parks

Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Line Items]

Revenues

2,455

Cost and expenses

$ (2,754)

[1]

Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 included a favorable adjustment to the Infinity Charge taken in the second quarter ($0.01 per diluted share), partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges ($0.01 per diluted share). Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 included a non-cash charge in connection with the write-off of a deferred tax asset as a result of the Disneyland Paris recapitalization ($0.24 per diluted share) and restructuring and impairment charges ($0.02 per diluted share), which collectively resulted in a net adverse impact of $0.25 per diluted share.

[2]

Results for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 included restructuring and impairment charges, which had an adverse impact of $0.03 on diluted earnings per share.

[3]

Results for the second quarter of fiscal 2016 included an adverse impact of $0.06 on diluted earnings per share due to the Infinity Charge.

[4]

Results for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 included the Vice Gain, which had a favorable impact of $0.13 on earnings per diluted share, partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges ($0.03 per diluted share). These items resulted in a net positive benefit of $0.10 on diluted earnings per share.

International Theme Park Inve62

International Theme Park Investments - Additional Information (Detail) € / shares in Units, € in Millions, HKD in Millions, $ in Millions, ¥ in Billions	1 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2015EUR (€)€ / shares	Sep. 30, 2015EUR (€)€ / shares	Feb. 28, 2015EUR (€)€ / shares	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)Property	Oct. 01, 2016CNY (¥)Property	Oct. 01, 2016EUR (€)Property	Oct. 01, 2016HKDProperty	Oct. 03, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 27, 2014USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2016EUR (€)
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities				$ 13,213				$ 10,909	$ 9,780
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities				(5,758)				(4,245)	(3,345)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities				(6,991)				(5,514)	$ (6,710)
Letters of Credit, amount outstanding				169
International Theme Parks
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Royalties And Management Fees				148
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities				400
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities				2,100
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities				$ 900
Disneyland Paris
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Effective ownership interest	81.00%			81.00%						81.00%
Deferred Tax Assets, Adjustment								$ 399
Disneyland Paris | Intercompany Line of Credit Expiring Twenty Twenty-Three
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount | €						€ 400
Credit facility, expiring date				Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Letters of Credit, amount outstanding | €										€ 130
Disneyland Paris | EURIBOR | Intercompany Line of Credit Expiring Twenty Twenty-Three
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate				2.00%	2.00%	2.00%	2.00%
Disneyland Paris | Equity Rights Offering
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity | €			€ 400
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount | €			€ 200
Incremental Ownership Interest by Parent			4.00%
Business Acquisition, Share Price | € / shares			€ 1
Disneyland Paris | Debt Conversion to Equity
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount | €			€ 600
Incremental Ownership Interest by Parent			23.00%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price | € / shares			€ 1.25
Disneyland Paris | Variable Interest Entity debt repayment to Parent
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount | €			€ 300
Disneyland Paris | Mandatory Tender Offer
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount | €		€ 100
Incremental Ownership Interest by Parent		8.00%
Business Acquisition, Share Price | € / shares		€ 1.25
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Sale of Parent Equity Interest | €	€ 50
Business Acquisition by Noncontrolling Owners, Share Price | € / shares	€ 1.25
Ownership Interest Sold by Parent	4.00%
Disneyland Paris | Term Loan Expiring Twenty Twenty-Four
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount | €						€ 1,000
Borrowings, Stated Interest Rate				4.00%						4.00%
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Effective ownership interest				47.00%						47.00%
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount				$ 113
Effective ownership interest by noncontrolling owners				53.00%						53.00%
Number Of Hotels To Be Built | Property				3	3	3	3
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort | Minimum
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage Parent Dilution Period				16 years	16 years	16 years	16 years
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort | Maximum
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Incremental Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Interest Upon Achieving Performance Targets				7.00%						7.00%
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort | HIBOR
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate				2.00%	2.00%	2.00%	2.00%
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort | Debt Conversion to Equity
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests				$ 113
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort | Loans
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests				45			HKD 400
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort | Loans | Scenario, Plan
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount				149
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests				104			800
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort | Loans | Scenario, Actual
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount				116
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests				$ 77			HKD 600
Shanghai Disney Resort
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Effective ownership interest				43.00%						43.00%
Effective ownership interest by noncontrolling owners				57.00%						57.00%
percent equity financing to fund joint venture				67.00%	67.00%	67.00%	67.00%
percentage debt financing to fund joint venture				33.00%	33.00%	33.00%	33.00%
Shanghai Disney Resort | Unused lines of Credit
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount				$ 157
Borrowings, Stated Interest Rate				8.00%						8.00%
Shanghai Disney Resort | Loans
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests				$ 1,000	¥ 6.4
Stated interest rate, maximum				8.00%	8.00%	8.00%	8.00%
Shanghai Disney Resort | Term Loan Expiring Twenty Thirty-Six
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount				$ 757
Stated interest rate, maximum				8.00%	8.00%	8.00%	8.00%
Shanghai Disney Resort | Development and pre-opening cost loan [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount				$ 318
Shanghai Disney Resort | Line of Credit [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests				$ 205	¥ 1.4
Stated interest rate, maximum				8.00%	8.00%	8.00%	8.00%
Shanghai Disney Resort Management Company
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Effective ownership interest				70.00%						70.00%
Effective ownership interest by noncontrolling owners				30.00%						30.00%

Film and Television Costs and63

Film and Television Costs and Advances (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Theatrical film costs
Released, less amortization	$ 1,677	$ 1,445
Completed, not released	0	0
In-process	2,179	2,499
In development or pre-production	336	304
Theatrical Film Costs, Total	4,192	4,248
Television costs
Released, less amortization	1,015	895
Completed, not released	365	395
In-process	417	352
In development or pre-production	13	10
Television Costs, Total	1,810	1,652
Television programming rights and advances	1,545	1,453
Film and Television Costs and Advances, Total	7,547	7,353
Less current portion	1,208	1,170
Non-current portion	$ 6,339	$ 6,183

Film and Television Costs and64

Film and Television Costs and Advances - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)
Disclosure Film And Television Costs [Abstract]
Percentage of unamortized film and television costs for released productions expected to be amortized during the next three years	79.00%
The period required to reach an amortization level of 80 percent for unamortized film costs that is expected to be amortize within three years from the date of the balance sheet	By the end of fiscal 2020, we will have reached on a cumulative basis, 80% amortization of the October 1, 2016 balance of unamortized film and television costs.
Accrued participation and residual liabilities to be paid in fiscal year 2017	$ 900
Expected amortization of capitalized film and television production costs during fiscal 2017	1,400
Unamortized Acquired Film And Television Libraries	$ 200
Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Period	14 years

Borrowings including the impact

Borrowings including the impact of Interest Rate and Cross-Currency Swaps (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized Loan Commitment and Origination Fees and Unamortized Discounts or Premiums, Commercial		$ 132	$ 88
Borrowings		20,170	17,336
Less current portion		3,687	4,563
Total long-term borrowings		16,483	12,773
Interest rate and Cross-Currency Swaps, Pay Floating Interest Rate	[1]	8,524
Qualifying hedges, market value adjustments for debt		146	131
Before International Theme Park Consolidation
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings		$ 19,083	17,017
Borrowings, Stated Interest Rate	[2]	2.66%
Interest rate and Cross-Currency Swaps, Pay Floating Interest Rate	[1]	$ 8,524
Borrowings, Effective Interest Rate	[3]	2.49%
Commercial paper
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings		$ 1,521	2,430
Borrowings, Stated Interest Rate	[2]	0.00%
Borrowings, Effective Interest Rate	[3]	0.54%
U.S. medium-term notes (4)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings	[4]	$ 16,827	13,873
Borrowings, Stated Interest Rate	[2],[4]	2.80%
Interest rate and Cross-Currency Swaps, Pay Floating Interest Rate	[1],[4]	$ 8,275
Borrowings, Effective Interest Rate	[3],[4]	2.58%
U.S. medium-term notes (4) | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Swap Maturity Year		Dec. 31, 2017
U.S. medium-term notes (4) | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Swap Maturity Year		Dec. 31, 2026
Foreign currency denominated debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings		$ 448	447
Borrowings, Stated Interest Rate	[2]	4.88%
Interest rate and Cross-Currency Swaps, Pay Floating Interest Rate	[1]	$ 249
Borrowings, Effective Interest Rate	[3]	4.83%
Swap Maturity Year		Dec. 31, 2017
Capital Cities/ABC debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings		$ 107	108
Borrowings, Stated Interest Rate	[2]	8.75%
Borrowings, Effective Interest Rate	[3]	6.01%
Other
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings	[5]	$ 180	159
International Theme Parks
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings		$ 1,087	$ 319
Borrowings, Stated Interest Rate	[2]	1.92%
Borrowings, Effective Interest Rate	[3]	4.30%
Total borrowings
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings, Stated Interest Rate	[2]	2.62%
Borrowings, Effective Interest Rate	[3]	2.59%
Long Term Debt, Current Portion
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings, Stated Interest Rate	[2]	1.24%
Interest rate and Cross-Currency Swaps, Pay Floating Interest Rate	[1]	$ 1,500
Borrowings, Effective Interest Rate	[3]	1.47%
Non Current
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate and Cross-Currency Swaps, Pay Floating Interest Rate	[1]	$ 7,024
[1]	Amounts represent notional values of interest rate and cross-currency swaps outstanding as of October 1, 2016.
[2]	The stated interest rate represents the weighted-average coupon rate for each category of borrowings. For floating rate borrowings, interest rates are the rates in effect at October 1, 2016; these rates are not necessarily an indication of future interest rates.
[3]	The effective interest rate includes the impact of existing and terminated interest rate and cross-currency swaps, purchase accounting adjustments and debt issuance premiums, discounts and costs.
[4]	Includes net debt issuance premiums, discounts and costs totaling $132 million and $88 million at October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015, respectively.
[5]	Includes market value adjustments for debt with qualifying hedges totaling $146 million and $131 million at October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015, respectively.

Borrowings Bank facilities to s

Borrowings Bank facilities to support commercial paper borrowings (Details) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Committed Capacity	$ 6,000
Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Used	0
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity	6,000
Existing Line of Credit 3
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Committed Capacity	1,500
Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Used	0
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity	1,500
Existing Line Of Credit 1
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Committed Capacity	2,250
Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Used	0
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity	2,250
Existing Line of Credit 2
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Committed Capacity	2,250
Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Used	0
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity	$ 2,250

Borrowings Commercial Paper Act

Borrowings Commercial Paper Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Commercial Paper Rollforward [Line Items]
Beginning Balance		$ 2,430	$ 50
Additions		4,794	5,296
Payments		(5,714)	(2,920)
Other Activity		11	4
Ending Balance		1,521	2,430
Commercial Paper with original maturities less that three months [Member]
Commercial Paper Rollforward [Line Items]
Beginning Balance		2,330	50
Additions	[1]	0	2,277
Payments	[1]	(1,559)	0
Other Activity		6	3
Ending Balance		777	2,330
commercial paper with original maturities greater than three months [Member]
Commercial Paper Rollforward [Line Items]
Beginning Balance		100	0
Additions		4,794	3,019
Payments		(4,155)	(2,920)
Other Activity		5	1
Ending Balance		$ 744	$ 100
[1]	Borrowings and reductions of borrowings are reported net.

Borrowings Total Borrowings Exc

Borrowings Total Borrowings Excluding Market Value Adjustments, Scheduled Maturities (Detail) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal [Line Items]
2,017	$ 3,686
2,018	1,815
2,019	2,759
2,020	896
2,021	2,117
Thereafter	8,883
Total borrowings	20,156
Before International Theme Parks Consolidation
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal [Line Items]
2,017	3,686
2,018	1,804
2,019	2,759
2,020	896
2,021	2,100
Thereafter	7,824
Total borrowings	19,069
International Theme Parks and Adjustments
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal [Line Items]
2,017	0
2,018	11
2,019	0
2,020	0
2,021	17
Thereafter	1,059
Total borrowings	$ 1,087

Borrowings - Additional Informa

Borrowings - Additional Information (Detail) HKD in Millions, CAD in Millions, $ in Millions, ₨ in Billions, ¥ in Billions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)		Oct. 01, 2016CNY (¥)	Oct. 01, 2016HKD	Oct. 03, 2015USD ($)		Sep. 27, 2014USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2016CAD		Oct. 01, 2016INR (₨)		Oct. 01, 2016HKD
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings facilities, 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%.		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%.	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, Committed Capacity	$ 6,000
Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Used	0
Letters of Credit, amount outstanding	169
Borrowings	20,170				$ 17,336
Interest capitalized	139				110		$ 73
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest	354				265		$ 294
Letters Of Credit under Revolving Credit Facility Expiring In 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Committed Capacity	800
Foreign Currency Denominated Indian Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Committed Capacity	173									₨ 11.6
Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Used	$ 54									₨ 3.6
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	8.35%							8.35%		8.35%		8.35%
Debt, maturity date	Dec. 31, 2017		Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Foreign Currency Denominated Long Term Indian Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings	$ 144									₨ 9.6
Commercial paper
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings	$ 1,521				2,430
Stated interest rate	0.00%	[1]						0.00%	[1]	0.00%	[1]	0.00%	[1]
Commercial paper | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread above LIBOR/Canadian Dealer Offered Rate	0.23%		0.23%	0.23%
Commercial paper | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread above LIBOR/Canadian Dealer Offered Rate	1.63%		1.63%	1.63%
U.S. medium-term notes (4)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings	$ 16,827	[2]			13,873	[2]
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Amount	$ 16,100
Stated interest rate, minimum	0.88%		0.88%	0.88%
Stated interest rate, maximum	7.55%		7.55%	7.55%
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Amount	$ 660
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate	1.10%							1.10%		1.10%		1.10%
Stated interest rate	2.80%	[1],[2]						2.80%	[1],[2]	2.80%	[1],[2]	2.80%	[1],[2]
U.S. medium-term notes (4) | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Term	1 year		1 year	1 year
U.S. medium-term notes (4) | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Term	77 years		77 years	77 years
European medium-term notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings	$ 0
Remaining borrowing capacity	4,000
Foreign Currency Denominated Canadian Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings	$ 249							CAD 328
Spread above LIBOR/Canadian Dealer Offered Rate	0.83%		0.83%	0.83%
Stated interest rate	1.72%							1.72%		1.72%		1.72%
Debt, maturity date	Dec. 31, 2017		Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Capital Cities/ABC debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings	$ 107				$ 108
Stated interest rate	8.75%	[1]						8.75%	[1]	8.75%	[1]	8.75%	[1]
Debt, maturity date	Dec. 31, 2021		Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Hong Kong Disneyland Borrowings
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings	$ 45											HKD 400
Stated interest rate	4.13%							4.13%		4.13%		4.13%
Debt, maturity date	Sep. 30, 2022		Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022
Hong Kong Disneyland Borrowings | Maximum | Interest Rates until March, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	7.625%							7.625%		7.625%		7.625%
Hong Kong Disneyland Borrowings | Maximum | Interest Rates until September, 2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	8.50%							8.50%		8.50%		8.50%
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort | HIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread above LIBOR/Canadian Dealer Offered Rate	2.00%		2.00%	2.00%
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort | Hong Kong Disneyland Borrowings | Hong Kong Prime Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread above LIBOR/Canadian Dealer Offered Rate	88.00%		88.00%	88.00%
Debt Conversion to Equity | Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests	$ 113
Loans | Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests	$ 45			HKD 400
Loans | Shanghai Disney Resort
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate, maximum	8.00%		8.00%	8.00%
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests	$ 1,000		¥ 6.4
Line of Credit [Member] | Shanghai Disney Resort
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate, maximum	8.00%		8.00%	8.00%
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests	$ 205		¥ 1.4
Scenario, Plan | Loans | Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests	$ 104			HKD 800
Scenario, Actual | Loans | Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate	2.57%							2.57%		2.57%		2.57%
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests	$ 77			HKD 600
Disney Cruise Line [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loan to Cost Ratio	80.00%		80.00%	80.00%
Credit Facility available beginning April 2021 [Member] | Disney Cruise Line [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Committed Capacity	$ 1,000
Stated interest rate	3.48%							3.48%		3.48%		3.48%
Credit Facility available beginning April 2023 [Member] | Disney Cruise Line [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Committed Capacity	$ 1,100
Stated interest rate	3.74%							3.74%		3.74%		3.74%
[1]	The stated interest rate represents the weighted-average coupon rate for each category of borrowings. For floating rate borrowings, interest rates are the rates in effect at October 1, 2016; these rates are not necessarily an indication of future interest rates.
[2]	Includes net debt issuance premiums, discounts and costs totaling $132 million and $88 million at October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015, respectively.

Income Before Income Taxes (Det

Income Before Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Income Before Income Taxes
Domestic (including U.S. exports)	$ 14,018	$ 12,825	$ 11,376
Foreign subsidiaries	850	1,043	870
Income before income taxes	$ 14,868	$ 13,868	$ 12,246

Income Tax Expense _ (Benefit)

Income Tax Expense / (Benefit) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Current
Federal		$ 3,146	$ 4,182	$ 2,932
State		154	333	206
Foreign	[1]	533	525	600
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total		3,833	5,040	3,738
Deferred
Federal		1,172	82	409
State		100	(52)	81
Foreign		(27)	(54)	14
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total		1,245	(24)	504
Income taxes		$ 5,078	$ 5,016	$ 4,242
[1]	Includes foreign withholding taxes

Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Ass

Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Deferred tax assets
Accrued liabilities	$ (2,385)	$ (2,244)
Noncontrolling interest net operating losses	(1,567)	(1,396)
Other	(917)	(945)
Total deferred tax assets	(4,869)	(4,585)
Deferred tax liabilities
Depreciable, amortizable and other property	5,682	5,260
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Investment in Subsidiaries	348	583
Licensing revenues	480	396
Other	295	297
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	6,805	6,536
Deferred Tax Liabilities before valuation allowance	1,936	1,951
Valuation allowance	1,602	1,288
Total deferred tax liabilities	$ 3,538	$ 3,239

Income Taxes - Reconciliation o

Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Effective Income Tax Rate to Federal Rate (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State taxes, net of federal benefit	1.80%	1.90%	2.00%
Domestic production activity deduction	(1.60%)	(1.90%)	(2.10%)
Earnings in jurisdictions taxed at rates different from the statutory U.S. federal rate	(1.10%)	(1.50%)	(0.70%)
Disneyland Paris recapitalization	0.00%	2.90%	0.00%
Other, including tax reserves and related interest	0.10%	(0.20%)	0.40%
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Total	34.20%	36.20%	34.60%

Income Taxes - Reconciliation74

Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Amount of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Related Accrual for Interest (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the year	$ 912	$ 803	$ 1,120
Increases for current year tax positions	71	98	51
Increases for prior year tax positions	142	280	133
Decreases in prior year tax positions	(158)	(193)	(487)
Settlements with taxing authorities	(123)	(76)	(14)
Balance at the end of the year	$ 844	$ 912	$ 803

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	$ 1,567	$ 1,396
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	3,400
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries for which deferred taxes have not been provided	700
Gross unrecognized tax benefits that would reduce income tax expense and effective tax rate, if recognized	469	501	$ 453
Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits	221	231	216
Additional accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits	22	68	25
Reductions in accrued interest as a result of audit settlements and other prior-year adjustments	32	54	21
Unrecognized tax benefits, reasonably possible reduction due to payments for or resolution of open tax matters	143
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation	207	313	$ 255
International Theme Parks
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	1,200	1,100
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 400	400
Tax Credit Carryforward, Description	indefinite carryforward period in France and Hong Kong and a five-year carryforward period in China
International Theme Parks | CHINA
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Period	5 years
Disneyland Paris
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets, Adjustment		$ 399

Pension and Other Benefit Pro76

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - Benefit Obligations, Assets, Funded Status and Balance Sheet Impacts Associated with Pension and Postretirement Medical Benefit Plans based upon Actuarial Valuations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015		Sep. 27, 2014
Fair value of plans' assets
Beginning fair value	$ 9,983
Contributions	900
Ending fair value	11,015	$ 9,983
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet
Non-current liabilities	(5,184)	(3,940)
Net balance sheet liability	(5,224)
Pension Plans
Projected benefit obligations
Beginning obligations	(12,379)	(12,190)
Service cost	(318)	(332)		$ (277)
Interest cost	(458)	(521)		(488)
Actuarial gain / (loss)	(1,769)	(176)
Plan amendments and other	8	28
Benefits paid	436	812	[1]
Ending obligations	(14,480)	(12,379)		(12,190)
Fair value of plans' assets
Beginning fair value	9,415	9,765
Actual return on plan assets	624	163
Contributions	839	337
Benefits paid	(436)	(812)	[1]
Expenses and other	(41)	(38)
Ending fair value	10,401	9,415		9,765
Underfunded status of the plans	(4,079)	(2,964)
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet
Non-current assets	0	3
Current liabilities	(40)	(36)
Non-current liabilities	(4,039)	(2,931)
Net balance sheet liability	(4,079)	(2,964)
Postretirement Medical Plans
Projected benefit obligations
Beginning obligations	(1,590)	(1,567)
Service cost	(11)	(14)		(10)
Interest cost	(61)	(68)		(65)
Actuarial gain / (loss)	(142)	33
Plan amendments and other	(9)	(9)
Benefits paid	54	35	[1]
Ending obligations	(1,759)	(1,590)		(1,567)
Fair value of plans' assets
Beginning fair value	568	538
Actual return on plan assets	34	9
Contributions	61	48
Benefits paid	(54)	(35)	[1]
Expenses and other	(5)	(8)
Ending fair value	614	568		$ 538
Underfunded status of the plans	(1,145)	(1,022)
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet
Non-current assets	0	0
Current liabilities	0	(13)
Non-current liabilities	(1,145)	(1,009)
Net balance sheet liability	$ (1,145)	(1,022)
Pension Plan limited time offer
Projected benefit obligations
Benefits paid		340
Fair value of plans' assets
Benefits paid		$ (340)
[1]	Fiscal 2015 pension plans include $340 million of payments under a plan offered for a limited time to certain former employees who had vested benefits in our qualified defined benefit pension plans. These employees elected to receive an immediate lump-sum distribution in lieu of benefits they would have received following their retirement.

Pension and Other Benefit Pro77

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 318	$ 332	$ 277
Interest cost	458	521	488
Expected return on plan assets	(747)	(711)	(645)
Amortization of prior year service costs	14	16	14
Recognized net actuarial loss / (gain)	242	247	145
Net periodic benefit cost	285	405	279
Postretirement Medical Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	11	14	10
Interest cost	61	68	65
Expected return on plan assets	(45)	(39)	(36)
Amortization of prior year service costs	(1)	(1)	(2)
Recognized net actuarial loss / (gain)	8	10	(7)
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 34	$ 52	$ 30

Pension and Other Benefit Pro78

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - Key Assumptions (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Pension Plans
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Costs Weighted Average Assumptions [Line Items]
Discount rate used to determine the benefit obligation	3.73%	4.47%	4.40%
Discount rate used to determine the net periodic benefit cost	3.81%	4.40%	5.00%
Rate of return on plan assets	7.50%	7.50%	7.50%
Rate of salary increase	4.00%	4.00%	4.00%
Postretirement Medical Plans
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Costs Weighted Average Assumptions [Line Items]
Discount rate used to determine the benefit obligation	3.73%	4.47%	4.40%
Discount rate used to determine the net periodic benefit cost	3.81%	4.40%	5.00%
Rate of return on plan assets	7.50%	7.50%	7.50%
Year 1 increase in cost of benefits	7.00%	7.00%	7.00%
Rate of increase to which the cost of benefits is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)	4.25%	4.25%	4.25%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2,030	2,029	2,028

Pension and Other Benefit Pro79

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Before Tax, not yet Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Prior service cost	$ (56)
Net actuarial loss	(5,733)
Total amounts included in AOCI	(5,789)
Prepaid / (accrued) pension cost	565
Net balance sheet liability	(5,224)
Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Prior service cost	(56)
Net actuarial loss	(5,470)
Total amounts included in AOCI	(5,526)
Prepaid / (accrued) pension cost	1,447
Net balance sheet liability	(4,079)	$ (2,964)
Postretirement Medical Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Prior service cost	0
Net actuarial loss	(263)
Total amounts included in AOCI	(263)
Prepaid / (accrued) pension cost	(882)
Net balance sheet liability	$ (1,145)	$ (1,022)

Pension and Other Benefit Pro80

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - Amounts included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Before Tax, Expected to Be Recognized as Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)
Summary of Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Prior service cost	$ (11)
Net actuarial loss	(419)
Total	(430)
Pension Plans
Summary of Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Prior service cost	(11)
Net actuarial loss	(403)
Total	(414)
Postretirement Medical Plans
Summary of Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Prior service cost	0
Net actuarial loss	(16)
Total	$ (16)

Pension and Other Benefit Pro81

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - Plan Assets Investment Policy Ranges for Major Asset Classes (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Equity Investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Asset allocation range, minimum	30.00%
Asset allocation range, maximum	60.00%
Fixed Income Investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Asset allocation range, minimum	20.00%
Asset allocation range, maximum	40.00%
Alternative Investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Asset allocation range, minimum	10.00%
Asset allocation range, maximum	30.00%
Cash & Money Market Funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Asset allocation range, minimum	0.00%
Asset allocation range, maximum	10.00%

Pension and Other Benefit Pro82

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - Defined Benefit Plan Assets Measured at Fair Value (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	$ 11,015	$ 9,983
Percentage of plan assets mix	100.00%	100.00%
Cash & Money Market Funds
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	$ 1,032	$ 1,092
Percentage of plan assets mix	9.00%	11.00%
Equity Securities
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	$ 3,183	$ 2,883
Percentage of plan assets mix	29.00%	29.00%
Mutual Funds
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	$ 868	$ 691
Percentage of plan assets mix	8.00%	7.00%
Common Collective Funds
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	$ 571	$ 489
Percentage of plan assets mix	5.00%	5.00%
US Government Debt Securities
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	$ 2,572	$ 1,573
Percentage of plan assets mix	24.00%	16.00%
Corporate Bond Securities
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	$ 577	$ 671
Percentage of plan assets mix	5.00%	7.00%
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	$ 86	$ 137
Percentage of plan assets mix	1.00%	1.00%
Alternative Investments Funds
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	$ 2,126	$ 2,232
Percentage of plan assets mix	19.00%	22.00%
Derivatives and Other, Net
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	$ 0	$ 215
Percentage of plan assets mix	0.00%	2.00%
Level 1
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	$ 5,200	$ 3,927
Level 1 | Cash & Money Market Funds
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	116	56
Level 1 | Equity Securities
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	2,238	2,000
Level 1 | Mutual Funds
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	636	476
Level 1 | Common Collective Funds
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	13	13
Level 1 | US Government Debt Securities
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	2,114	1,090
Level 1 | Alternative Investments Funds
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	84	80
Level 1 | Derivatives and Other, Net
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	(1)	212
Level 2
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	4,748	4,856
Level 2 | Cash & Money Market Funds
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	916	1,036
Level 2 | Equity Securities
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	945	883
Level 2 | Mutual Funds
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	232	215
Level 2 | Common Collective Funds
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	558	476
Level 2 | US Government Debt Securities
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	458	483
Level 2 | Corporate Bond Securities
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	577	671
Level 2 | Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	86	137
Level 2 | Alternative Investments Funds
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	975	952
Level 2 | Derivatives and Other, Net
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	1	3
Level 3
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	1,067	1,200
Level 3 | Alternative Investments Funds
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements	$ 1,067	$ 1,200

Pension and Other Benefit Pro83

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - Defined Benefit Plan Assets Measured at Fair Value (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Asset allocation ranges	100.00%	100.00%
United States Mid Large Cap | Shares Held In The Walt Disney Company
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Large cap domestic equities, shares of company common stock	2.8	2.8
Large cap domestic equities, value of company common stock	$ 264	$ 290
Asset allocation ranges	2.00%	3.00%

Pension and Other Benefit Pro84

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - Changes in Level 3 Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Fair value of plans' assets
Beginning Balance	$ 1,200	$ 1,266
Additions	174	168
Distributions	(300)	(332)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)	(7)	98
Ending Balance	$ 1,067	$ 1,200

Pension and Other Benefit Pro85

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - Estimated Future Benefit Payments (Detail) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)
Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2,017	$ 470
2,018	469
2,019	502
2,020	535
2,021	567
2022 - 2026	3,374
Postretirement Medical Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2,017	45	[1]
2,018	49	[1]
2,019	53	[1]
2,020	57	[1]
2,021	62	[1]
2022 - 2026	$ 378	[1]
[1]	Estimated future benefit payments are net of expected Medicare subsidy receipts of $72 million.

Pension and Other Benefit Pro86

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - Estimated Future Benefit Payments (Parenthetical) (Detail) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)
Postretirement Medical Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expected Medicare subsidy receipts	$ 72

Pension and Other Benefit Pro87

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - Long-Term Rate of Return on Plan Assets (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016
Minimum | Equity Investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Long term rate of return on assets	7.00%
Minimum | Debt Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Long term rate of return on assets	3.00%
Minimum | Alternative Investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Long term rate of return on assets	8.00%
Maximum | Equity Investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Long term rate of return on assets	11.00%
Maximum | Debt Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Long term rate of return on assets	5.00%
Maximum | Alternative Investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Long term rate of return on assets	12.00%

Pension and Other Benefit Pro88

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - One Percentage Point (ppt) Change on Projected Benefit Obligations (Detail) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Impact of 1 ppt Discount Rate decrease on Benefit Expense	$ 271
Impact of 1 ppt Discount Rate increase on Benefit Expense	(235)
Impact of 1 ppt Discount Rate decrease on Projected Benefit Obligations	2,853
Impact of 1 ppt Discount Rate increase on Projected Benefit Obligations	(2,401)
Impact of 1 ppt Expected Long-Term Rate of Return on Assets Decrease on Benefit Expense	123
Impact of 1 ppt Expected Long-Term Rate of Return on Assets Increase on Benefit Expense	(123)
Impact of 1 ppt Healthcare Cost Trend Rate decrease on Net Periodic Postretirement Medical Cost	(25)
Impact of 1 ppt Healthcare Cost Trend Rate increase on Net Periodic Postretirement Medical Cost	41
Impact of 1 ppt Healthcare Cost Trend Rate decrease on Projected Benefit Obligations	(233)
Impact of 1 ppt Healthcare Cost Trend Rate increase on Projected Benefit Obligations	$ 287

Pension and Other Benefit Pro89

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - Contribution into Multiemployer Pension Plans and Health and Welfare Plans (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Contribution	$ 293	$ 301	$ 273
Multi-employer Pension Plans
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Contribution	126	128	115
Multiemployer Health and Welfare Plans
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Contribution	$ 167	$ 173	$ 158

Pension and Other Benefit Pro90

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
New vesting service year requirement effective January 1, 2012		3 years
Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, projected benefit obligation		$ 13,400	$ 11,484
Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, accumulated benefit obligation		12,400	10,577
Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, aggregate fair value of plan assets		9,500	8,536
Total accumulated pension benefit obligations		$ 13,300	$ 11,400
Total accumulated pension benefit obligations, vested percentage		99.00%	98.00%
Additional Capital Contributions Commitment		$ 623
Pension and postretirement medical plans, employer contributions		$ 900
Defined contribution plan, contribution rate		50.00%
Savings and investment plans, employees contribution rate		50.00%
Minimum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined contribution plan, contribution rate		3.00%
Maximum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined contribution plan, contribution rate		9.00%
Subsequent Event [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension and postretirement medical plans, employer contributions	$ 1,300
Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Postretirement medical plans with accumulated postretirement medical benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, accumulated benefit obligations		$ 14,500	$ 12,400
Postretirement medical plans with accumulated postretirement medical benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, fair value of plan assets		10,400	9,400
Pension and postretirement medical plans, employer contributions		839	337
Postretirement Medical Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Postretirement medical plans with accumulated postretirement medical benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, accumulated benefit obligations		1,800	1,600
Postretirement medical plans with accumulated postretirement medical benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, fair value of plan assets		600	600
Pension and postretirement medical plans, employer contributions		$ 61	$ 48
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Next Fiscal Year		7.00%	7.00%	7.00%
Rate of increase to which the cost of benefits is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)		4.25%	4.25%	4.25%
UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined contribution plans, employer contributions		$ 131	$ 110	$ 87
Non-US [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined contribution plans, employer contributions		$ 19	$ 19	$ 19

Equity Dividends Paid (Details)

Equity Dividends Paid (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Billions	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Apr. 02, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Dividends Paid [Abstract]
Dividends paid, per share	$ 0.71	$ 0.71	$ 0.66	$ 1.15	$ 0.86
Dividends paid	$ 1.1	$ 1.2	$ 1.1	$ 1.9	$ 1.5

Equity Common Stock Repurchases

Equity Common Stock Repurchases (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Common Stock Repurchases [Abstract]
Common stock repurchases (in shares)	74	60	84
Common stock repurchases	$ 7,499	$ 6,095	$ 6,527

Equity Changes in Accumulated O

Equity Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI, Beginning Balance	$ (2,421)	$ (1,968)	$ (1,187)
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	(1,559)	(285)	(726)
Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income	1	(168)	(55)
AOCI, Ending Balance	$ (3,979)	(2,421)	(1,968)
Estimated tax rate	37.00%
Market Value Adjustments, Investments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI, Beginning Balance	$ 13	100	95
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	13	(37)	109
Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income	0	(50)	(104)
AOCI, Ending Balance	26	13	100
Market Value Adjustments, Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI, Beginning Balance	334	204	83
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	(193)	421	169
Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income	(166)	(291)	(48)
AOCI, Ending Balance	(25)	334	204
Unrecognized Pension and Postretirement Medical Expense
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI, Beginning Balance	(2,497)	(2,196)	(1,271)
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	(1,321)	(474)	(1,022)
Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income	167	173	97
AOCI, Ending Balance	(3,651)	(2,497)	(2,196)
Foreign Currency Translation and Other
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI, Beginning Balance	(271)	(76)	(94)
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	(58)	(195)	18
Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income	0	0	0
AOCI, Ending Balance	$ (329)	$ (271)	$ (76)

Equity Details about AOCI Compo

Equity Details about AOCI Components Reclassified to Net Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	[1]	Jul. 02, 2016	[2]	Apr. 02, 2016	[3]	Jan. 02, 2016	[4]	Oct. 03, 2015	[1]	Jun. 27, 2015	[2]	Mar. 28, 2015	[3]	Dec. 27, 2014	[4]	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Interest income/(expense), net																	$ (260)	$ (117)	$ 23
Primarily revenue	$ 13,142		$ 14,277		$ 12,969		$ 15,244		$ 13,512		$ 13,101		$ 12,461		$ 13,391		55,632	52,465	48,813
Income taxes																	(5,078)	(5,016)	(4,242)
Net income attributable to Disney	$ 1,771		$ 2,597		$ 2,143		$ 2,880		$ 1,609		$ 2,483		$ 2,108		$ 2,182		9,391	8,382	7,501
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net income attributable to Disney																	(1)	168	55
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss)
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Interest income/(expense), net																	0	79	165
Income taxes																	0	(29)	(61)
Net income attributable to Disney																	0	50	104
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Primarily revenue																	264	462	76
Income taxes																	(98)	(171)	(28)
Net income attributable to Disney																	166	291	48
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Unrecognized Pension and Postretirement Medical Expense
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Primarily included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost																	(265)	(274)	(154)
Income taxes																	98	101	57
Net income attributable to Disney																	$ (167)	$ (173)	$ (97)
[1]	Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 included a favorable adjustment to the Infinity Charge taken in the second quarter ($0.01 per diluted share), partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges ($0.01 per diluted share). Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 included a non-cash charge in connection with the write-off of a deferred tax asset as a result of the Disneyland Paris recapitalization ($0.24 per diluted share) and restructuring and impairment charges ($0.02 per diluted share), which collectively resulted in a net adverse impact of $0.25 per diluted share.
[2]	Results for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 included restructuring and impairment charges, which had an adverse impact of $0.03 on diluted earnings per share.
[3]	Results for the second quarter of fiscal 2016 included an adverse impact of $0.06 on diluted earnings per share due to the Infinity Charge.
[4]	Results for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 included the Vice Gain, which had a favorable impact of $0.13 on earnings per diluted share, partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges ($0.03 per diluted share). These items resulted in a net positive benefit of $0.10 on diluted earnings per share.

Equity - Additional Information

Equity - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Jan. 30, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Total shares authorized for repurchase			400
Remaining shares authorized for repurchase	282
Available-for-sale securities, unrecognized gain positions	$ 49	$ 21

Equity-Based Compensation - Wei

Equity-Based Compensation - Weighted Average Assumptions used in Option-Valuation Model (Detail) - OptionPlan	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rate	2.30%	2.10%	3.00%
Expected volatility	26.00%	24.00%	25.00%
Dividend yield	1.32%	1.37%	1.37%
Termination rate	4.00%	3.20%	3.20%
Exercise multiple	1.62	1.48	1.48

Equity-Based Compensation - Imp

Equity-Based Compensation - Impact of Stock Options/Rights and Restricted Stock Units on Income and Cash Flows (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock option/rights compensation expense	[1]	$ 93	$ 102	$ 102
RSU compensation expense		293	309	312
Total equity-based compensation expense	[2]	386	411	414
Tax impact		(131)	(134)	(139)
Reduction in net income		255	277	275
Equity-based compensation expense capitalized during the period		78	57	49
Tax benefit reported in cash flow from financing activities		$ 208	$ 313	$ 255
[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.

Equity-Based Compensation - Inf

Equity-Based Compensation - Information about Stock Option Transactions (Detail) shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of year | shares	29
Awards forfeited | shares	(1)
Awards granted | shares	4
Awards exercised | shares	(7)
Awards expired/cancelled | shares	0
Outstanding at end of year | shares	25
Exercisable at end of year | shares	14
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at beginning of year | $ / shares	$ 54.93
Awards forfeited | $ / shares	91.27
Awards granted | $ / shares	112.69
Awards exercised | $ / shares	39.13
Awards expired/cancelled | $ / shares	0
Outstanding at end of year | $ / shares	66.91
Exercisable at end of year | $ / shares	$ 49.65

Equity-Based Compensation - I99

Equity-Based Compensation - Information about Stock Options Vested and Expected to Vest (Detail) shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016$ / sharesshares
Expected to Vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number | shares	11	[1]
Expected to Vest | $ 0 — $ 55
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number | shares	2	[1]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 50.97
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	6 years 3 months
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range	$ 0
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range	$ 55
Expected to Vest | $ 56 — $ 75
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number | shares	3	[1]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 72.50
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	7 years 2 months
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range	$ 56
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range	$ 75
Expected to Vest | $ 76 — $ 95
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number | shares	3	[1]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 92.09
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	8 years 2 months
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range	$ 76
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range	$ 95
Expected to Vest | $ 96 — $ 115
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number | shares	3	[1]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 113.06
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	9 years 2 months
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range	$ 96
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range	$ 115
Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number | shares	14
Vested | $ 0 — $ 35
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number | shares	2
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 30.44
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	3 years 2 months
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range	$ 0
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range	$ 35
Vested | $ 36 — $ 45
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number | shares	6
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 39.10
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	4 years 11 months
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range	$ 36
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range	$ 45
Vested | $ 46 — $ 90
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number | shares	5
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 58.20
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	6 years 7 months
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range	$ 46
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range	$ 90
Vested | $ 91 — $ 115
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number | shares	1
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 92.40
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	8 years 2 months
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range	$ 91
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range	$ 115
[1]	Number of options expected to vest is total unvested options less estimated forfeitures.

Equity-Based Compensation - 100

Equity-Based Compensation - Information about Restricted Stock Unit Transactions (Detail) shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016$ / sharesshares
Units
Unvested at beginning of year | shares	12
Granted | shares	4	[1]
Vested | shares	(5)
Forfeited | shares	(1)
Unvested at end of year | shares	10	[2]
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Unvested at beginning of year | $ / shares	$ 68.71
Granted | $ / shares	112.49	[1]
Vested | $ / shares	58.51
Forfeited | $ / shares	88.77
Unvested at end of year | $ / shares	$ 88.84	[2]
[1]	Includes 0.2 million Performance RSUs.
[2]	Includes 0.7 million Performance RSUs.

Equity-Based Compensation - Add

Equity-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Oct. 01, 2016		Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		10 years
Restricted stock units granted, number of shares	[1]	4
Restricted stock units granted, unvested number of shares		10	[2]	12
Weighted average grant-date fair values of options granted		$ 30.93		$ 22.65	$ 19.21
Stock options exercised and RSUs vested, total intrinsic value		$ 981		$ 1,332	$ 1,257
Aggregate intrinsic values of stock options vested		603
Cash received from option exercises		259		329	404
Tax benefits realized from tax deductions associated with option exercises and RSU activity		342		$ 457	$ 431
Expected to Vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Aggregate intrinsic values of stock options vested		$ 127
Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum extension period of stock options after grant date		15 years
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Ratable vesting term of stock options from grant date		4 years
Number of shares authorized to be awarded as grants		77
Unrecognized compensation costs		$ 129
Weighted-average period to recognize compensation costs		1 year 9 months
Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Ratable vesting term of stock options from grant date		4 years
Number of shares authorized to be awarded as grants		39
Unrecognized compensation costs		$ 469
Weighted-average period to recognize compensation costs		1 year 7 months
Performance Based Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Ratable vesting term of stock options from grant date		3 years
Restricted stock units granted, number of shares		0.2
Restricted stock units granted, unvested number of shares		0.7
[1]	Includes 0.2 million Performance RSUs.
[2]	Includes 0.7 million Performance RSUs.

Detail of Certain Balance Sh102

Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts - Current Receivables (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Current receivables
Accounts receivable	$ 8,458	$ 7,613
Other	760	563
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(153)	(157)
Current receivables, Net	$ 9,065	$ 8,019

Detail of Certain Balance Sh103

Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts - Other Current Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Other current assets
Prepaid expenses	$ 449	$ 469
Other	244	493
Other current assets	$ 693	$ 962

Detail of Certain Balance Sh104

Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts - Parks, Resorts and Other Property, at Cost (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Parks, resorts and other property, at cost
Attractions, buildings and improvements	$ 27,930	$ 21,556
Leasehold improvements	830	769
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	16,912	16,068
Land improvements	4,598	4,352
Parks, resorts and other property, at cost	50,270	42,745
Accumulated depreciation	(26,849)	(24,844)
Projects in progress	2,684	6,028
Land	1,244	1,250
Parks, resorts and other property	$ 27,349	$ 25,179

Detail of Certain Balance Sh105

Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts - Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Intangible assets
Character/franchise intangibles and copyrights	$ 5,829	$ 5,830
Other amortizable intangible assets	893	901
Accumulated amortization	(1,635)	(1,426)
Net amortizable intangible assets	5,087	5,305
FCC licenses	624	629
Trademarks	1,218	1,218
Other indefinite lived intangible assets	20	20
Intangible assets	$ 6,949	$ 7,172

Detail of Certain Balance Sh106

Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts - Other Non-Current Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Other non-current assets
Receivables	$ 1,651	$ 1,589
Prepaid expenses	229	211
Other	460	621
Other non-current assets, net	$ 2,340	$ 2,421

Detail of Certain Balance Sh107

Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts - Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities
Accounts payable	$ 6,860	$ 5,504
Payroll and employee benefits	1,747	1,797
Other	523	543
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	$ 9,130	$ 7,844

Detail of Certain Balance Sh108

Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts - Other Long-Term Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Other long-term liabilities
Pension and postretirement medical plan liabilities	$ 5,184	$ 3,940
Other	2,522	2,429
Other long-term liabilities	$ 7,706	$ 6,369

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Contractual Commitments for Broadcast Programming Rights, Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases, Cruise Ships, Creative Talent and Other Commitments (Detail) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
2,017	$ 8,476
2,018	7,397
2,019	7,052
2,020	7,180
2,021	6,747
Thereafter	23,911
Commitments	60,763
Operating Leases, 2017	477
Operating Leases, 2018	376
Operating Leases, 2019	329
Operating Leases, 2020	278
Operating Leases, 2021	227
Operating Leases, Thereafter	1,419
Operating Leases	3,106
Broadcast programming
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
2,017	6,119
2,018	6,015
2,019	6,221
2,020	6,416
2,021	6,314
Thereafter	19,925
Commitments	51,010
Other Commitments
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
2,017	1,880
2,018	1,006
2,019	502
2,020	486
2,021	206
Thereafter	2,567
Commitments	$ 6,647

Commitments and Contingencie110

Commitments and Contingencies - Future Payments under Non-Cancelable Capital Leases (Detail) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
2,017	$ 35
2,018	24
2,019	17
2,020	15
2,021	15
Thereafter	495
Total minimum obligations	601
Less amount representing interest	(407)
Present value of net minimum obligations	194
Less current portion	(20)
Long-term portion	$ 174

Commitments and Contingencie111

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 13, 2012	Mar. 31, 2016	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Commitments			$ 60,763
Rental expense for operating leases			847	$ 859	$ 883
Non-cancelable capital leases, gross carrying value			464	469
Non-cancelable capital leases, accumulated amortization			216	$ 196
Broadcast programming
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Long-Term Receivables, net of allowance for credit losses			900
Mortgage Receivable
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Long-Term Receivables, net of allowance for credit losses			$ 700
Allowance for credit losses related to long-term receivables, percentage			4.00%
BeefProducts
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Damages sought by plaintiff	$ 400
BeefProducts | Maximum
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Damages sought by plaintiff		$ 1,900
Guarantee Obligations
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Guaranteed obligations			$ 316
Remaining debt service obligation guaranteed, principal			51
Broadcast programming
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Commitments			51,010
Available Programming
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Commitments			400
Sports Programming
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Commitments			$ 48,700

Fair Value Measurement - Assets

Fair Value Measurement - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Detail) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	$ 85	$ 36
Other		(96)
Total	292	735
Fair value of borrowings	21,079	17,788
Interest rate
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	132	101
Derivative Liability	(13)
Foreign exchange
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	596	910
Derivative Liability	(510)	(178)
Other Contract
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	6
Derivative Liability	(4)	(38)
Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	85	36
Other		0
Total	85	36
Fair value of borrowings	0	0
Level 1 | Interest rate
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	0	0
Derivative Liability	0
Level 1 | Foreign exchange
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	0	0
Derivative Liability	0	0
Level 1 | Other Contract
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	0
Derivative Liability	0	0
Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Other		0
Total	207	795
Fair value of borrowings	19,500	17,036
Level 2 | Interest rate
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	132	101
Derivative Liability	(13)
Level 2 | Foreign exchange
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	596	910
Derivative Liability	(510)	(178)
Level 2 | Other Contract
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	6
Derivative Liability	(4)	(38)
Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Other		(96)
Total	0	96
Fair value of borrowings	1,579	752
Level 3 | Interest rate
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	0	0
Derivative Liability	0
Level 3 | Foreign exchange
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	0	0
Derivative Liability	0	0
Level 3 | Other Contract
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	0
Derivative Liability	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements - Addit

Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Percentage of cash and cash equivalent balances with financial institutions that exceeded 10% of cash and cash equivalents with individual financial institutions	34.00%	31.00%
Level 3 | Film Production
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment charges	$ 102	$ 65
Carrying value of the asset prior to impairment	$ 297	$ 184

Derivative Instruments - Gross

Derivative Instruments - Gross Fair Value of Derivative Positions (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	$ 406	$ 552
Derivative Asset, Counterparty Netting Offset	(241)	(136)
Derivative Asset, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash, Offset	(77)	(238)
Net Derivative Positions	88	178
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	278	406
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 Contract
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	3	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	125	146
Current Assets | Derivatives not designated as hedges | Other Contract
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	328	459
Derivative Asset, Counterparty Netting Offset	(199)	(56)
Derivative Asset, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash, Offset	(44)	(191)
Net Derivative Positions	85	212
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	191	271
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	132	101
Other Assets | Derivatives designated as hedges | Other Contract
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	3	0
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	2	87
Other Assets | Derivatives not designated as hedges | Other Contract
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	(359)	(174)
Derivative Liability, Counterparty Netting Offset	316	169
Derivative Liability, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash, Offset	(7)	0
Net Derivative Positions	(36)	(5)
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	(209)	(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	(13)	0
Other Accrued Liabilities | Derivatives designated as hedges | Other Contract
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	(4)	(18)
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	(133)	(102)
Other Accrued Liabilities | Derivatives not designated as hedges | Other Contract
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	(168)	(42)
Derivative Liability, Counterparty Netting Offset	124	23
Derivative Liability, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash, Offset	0	0
Net Derivative Positions	(44)	(19)
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	(163)	(17)
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 Contract
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	0	(3)
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	$ (5)	(5)
Other Long-Term Liabilities | Derivatives not designated as hedges | Other Contract
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement		$ (17)

Derivative Instruments - Adjust

Derivative Instruments - Adjustments Related to Fair Value Hedges included in Net Interest Expense in Consolidated Statements of Income (Detail) - Interest rate - Interest Income/(Expense) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on interest rate swaps	$ 18	$ 60	$ (38)
Gain (loss) on hedged borrowings	$ (18)	$ (60)	$ 38

Derivative Instruments - Net Ga

Derivative Instruments - Net Gains or Losses Recognized in Costs and Expenses on Economic Exposures Associated with Foreign Currency Exchange Rates (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities	$ 0	$ 0	$ (143)
Costs and Expenses
Derivative [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities	2	(574)	(269)
Net gains (losses) on foreign exchange risk management contracts not designated as hedges	(65)	558	216
Net gains (losses)	(63)	(16)	(53)
Interest Income/(Expense)
Derivative [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities	(2)	42	24
Net gains (losses) on foreign exchange risk management contracts not designated as hedges	0	(43)	(24)
Net gains (losses)	(2)	(1)	0
Income Taxes [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities	49	40	34
Net gains (losses) on foreign exchange risk management contracts not designated as hedges	(24)	0	0
Net gains (losses)	$ 25	$ 40	$ 34

Derivative Instruments - Additi

Derivative Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]
Hedging period for foreign currency transactions, maximum	4 years
Net deferred gain recorded in AOCI for contracts that will be reclassified to earnings in the next twelve months	$ 67
Net gains (losses) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities	0	$ 0	$ (143)
Aggregate fair value of derivative instruments with credit-risk-related contingent features in a net liability position by counterparty	86	7
Venezuelan bolívar fuerte
Derivative [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities			(143)
Interest Income/(Expense)
Derivative [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities	(2)	42	24
Other expense, net | Venezuelan bolívar fuerte
Derivative [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities			(143)
Interest rate | Interest Income/(Expense)
Derivative [Line Items]
Realized benefit from derivative instruments	94	97	$ 93
Derivatives designated as hedges | Interest rate | Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	8,300	6,400
Derivatives designated as hedges | Foreign exchange | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	5,600	6,500
Derivatives not designated as hedges | Foreign exchange
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 3,300	$ 3,300

Restructuring and Impairment118

Restructuring and Impairment Charges - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and impairment charges	$ 156	$ 53	$ 140

New Accounting Pronouncement119

New Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements - Additional Details (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation		$ 207	$ 313	$ 255
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due		3,106
Emerging Issues Task Force 16-A
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents		150	456
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation		200	300	300
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation		200	$ 300	$ 300
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due		$ 3,100
Accounting Standards Update 2015-17
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification	$ 800

Quarterly Financial Summary (De

Quarterly Financial Summary (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	[1]	Jul. 02, 2016	[2]	Apr. 02, 2016	[3]	Jan. 02, 2016	[4]	Oct. 03, 2015	[1]	Jun. 27, 2015	[2]	Mar. 28, 2015	[3]	Dec. 27, 2014	[4]	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 13,142		$ 14,277		$ 12,969		$ 15,244		$ 13,512		$ 13,101		$ 12,461		$ 13,391		$ 55,632	$ 52,465	$ 48,813
Segment operating income	3,176	[5]	4,456	[5]	3,822	[5]	4,267	[5]	3,534	[5]	4,120	[5]	3,482	[5]	3,545	[5]	15,721	14,681	13,005
Net Income	1,892		2,712		2,276		2,910		1,741		2,639		2,228		2,244		9,790	8,852	8,004
Net income attributable to Disney	$ 1,771		$ 2,597		$ 2,143		$ 2,880		$ 1,609		$ 2,483		$ 2,108		$ 2,182		$ 9,391	$ 8,382	$ 7,501
Earnings Per Share, Diluted (usd per share)	$ 1.10		$ 1.59		$ 1.30		$ 1.73		$ 0.95		$ 1.45		$ 1.23		$ 1.27		$ 5.73	$ 4.90	$ 4.26
Earnings Per Share, Basic (usd per share)	$ 1.10		$ 1.60		$ 1.31		$ 1.74		$ 0.96		$ 1.46		$ 1.24		$ 1.28		$ 5.76	$ 4.95	$ 4.31
[1]	Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 included a favorable adjustment to the Infinity Charge taken in the second quarter ($0.01 per diluted share), partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges ($0.01 per diluted share). Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 included a non-cash charge in connection with the write-off of a deferred tax asset as a result of the Disneyland Paris recapitalization ($0.24 per diluted share) and restructuring and impairment charges ($0.02 per diluted share), which collectively resulted in a net adverse impact of $0.25 per diluted share.
[2]	Results for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 included restructuring and impairment charges, which had an adverse impact of $0.03 on diluted earnings per share.
[3]	Results for the second quarter of fiscal 2016 included an adverse impact of $0.06 on diluted earnings per share due to the Infinity Charge.
[4]	Results for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 included the Vice Gain, which had a favorable impact of $0.13 on earnings per diluted share, partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges ($0.03 per diluted share). These items resulted in a net positive benefit of $0.10 on diluted earnings per share.
[5]	Segment operating results reflect earnings before the Infinity Charge, corporate and unallocated shared expenses, restructuring and impairment charges, other expense, interest income/(expense), income taxes and noncontrolling interests. Segment operating income includes equity in the income of investees except for the Vice Gain.

Quarterly Financial Summary - A

Quarterly Financial Summary - Additional Information (Detail) - $ / shares

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Oct. 01, 2016

Jul. 02, 2016

Apr. 02, 2016

Jan. 02, 2016

Oct. 03, 2015

Jun. 27, 2015

[2]

Mar. 28, 2015

[3]

Dec. 27, 2014

[4]

Oct. 01, 2016

Oct. 03, 2015

Sep. 27, 2014

Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]

Earnings Per Share, Diluted (usd per share)

$ 1.10

[1]

$ 1.59

[2]

$ 1.30

[3]

$ 1.73

[4]

$ 0.95

[1]

$ 1.45

$ 1.23

$ 1.27

$ 5.73

$ 4.90

$ 4.26

Net Impact of Certain Items on Earnings Per Share, Diluted (usd per share)

0.10

(0.25)

Restructuring and Impairment Charges

Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]

Earnings Per Share, Diluted (usd per share)

(0.01)

$ (0.03)

(0.03)

(0.02)

Disneyland Paris

Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]

Earnings Per Share, Diluted (usd per share)

$ (0.24)

Infinity Console Game

Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]

Earnings Per Share, Diluted (usd per share)

$ 0.01

$ (0.06)

Vice Media

Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]

Earnings Per Share, Diluted (usd per share)

$ 0.13

[1]

Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 included a favorable adjustment to the Infinity Charge taken in the second quarter ($0.01 per diluted share), partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges ($0.01 per diluted share). Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 included a non-cash charge in connection with the write-off of a deferred tax asset as a result of the Disneyland Paris recapitalization ($0.24 per diluted share) and restructuring and impairment charges ($0.02 per diluted share), which collectively resulted in a net adverse impact of $0.25 per diluted share.

[2]

Results for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 included restructuring and impairment charges, which had an adverse impact of $0.03 on diluted earnings per share.

[3]

Results for the second quarter of fiscal 2016 included an adverse impact of $0.06 on diluted earnings per share due to the Infinity Charge.

[4]

Results for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 included the Vice Gain, which had a favorable impact of $0.13 on earnings per diluted share, partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges ($0.03 per diluted share). These items resulted in a net positive benefit of $0.10 on diluted earnings per share.