Walt Disney 10-K 21 Nov 18 2018 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Billions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Nov. 14, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 29, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
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	--09-29
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		1,488,670,964
Entity Public Float			$ 150

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCO

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Services Revenue	$ 50,869	$ 46,843	$ 47,130
Products Revenue	8,565	8,294	8,502
Total revenues	59,434	55,137	55,632
Cost of services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	(27,528)	(25,320)	(24,653)
Cost of products (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	(5,198)	(4,986)	(5,340)
Selling, general, administrative and other	(8,860)	(8,176)	(8,754)
Depreciation and amortization	(3,011)	(2,782)	(2,527)
Total costs and expenses	(44,597)	(41,264)	(41,274)
Restructuring and impairment charges	(33)	(98)	(156)
Other income, net	601	78	0
Interest expense, net	(574)	(385)	(260)
Equity in the income (loss) of investees, net	(102)	320	926
Income before income taxes	14,729	13,788	14,868
Income taxes	(1,663)	(4,422)	(5,078)
Net income	13,066	9,366	9,790
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(468)	(386)	(399)
Net income attributable to The Walt Disney Company (Disney)	$ 12,598	$ 8,980	$ 9,391
Earnings per share attributable to Disney:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted (usd per share)	$ 8.36	$ 5.69	$ 5.73
Earnings Per Share, Basic (usd per share)	$ 8.40	$ 5.73	$ 5.76
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding:
Diluted (shares)	1,507	1,578	1,639
Basic (shares)	1,499	1,568	1,629
Dividends Declared Per Share (usd per share)	$ 1.68	$ 1.56	$ 1.42

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Net Income	$ 13,066	$ 9,366	$ 9,790
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:
Market value adjustments for investments	7	(18)	13
Market value adjustments for hedges	207	(37)	(359)
Pension and postretirement medical plan adjustments	434	584	(1,154)
Foreign currency translation and other	(289)	(103)	(156)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	359	426	(1,656)
Comprehensive income	13,425	9,792	8,134
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, including redeemable noncontrolling interests	(468)	(386)	(399)
Other comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	72	25	98
Comprehensive income attributable to Disney	$ 13,029	$ 9,431	$ 7,833

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions		Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 4,150	$ 4,017
Receivables		9,334	8,633
Inventories		1,392	1,373
Television costs and advances		1,314	1,278
Other current assets		635	588
Total current assets		16,825	15,889
Film and television costs		7,888	7,481
Investments		2,899	3,202
Attractions, buildings and equipment		55,238	54,043
Accumulated depreciation		(30,764)	(29,037)
Parks, resorts and other property, before projects in progress and land, Total		24,474	25,006
Projects in progress		3,942	2,145
Land		1,124	1,255
Parks, resorts and other property		29,540	28,406
Intangible assets, net		6,812	6,995
Goodwill		31,269	31,426
Other assets		3,365	2,390
Total assets	[1]	98,598	95,789
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities		9,479	8,855
Current portion of borrowings		3,790	6,172
Deferred revenue and other		4,591	4,568
Total current liabilities		17,860	19,595
Borrowings		17,084	19,119
Deferred income taxes		3,109	4,480
Other long-term liabilities		6,590	6,443
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interest		1,123	1,148
Equity
Preferred stock		0	0
Common stock, $.01 par value, Authorized – 4.6 billion shares, Issued – 2.9 billion shares		36,779	36,248
Retained earnings		82,679	72,606
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(3,097)	(3,528)
Stockholders' Equity subtotal before Treasury Stock, Total		116,361	105,326
Treasury stock, at cost, 1.4 billion shares		(67,588)	(64,011)
Total Disney Shareholders’ equity		48,773	41,315
Noncontrolling interests		4,059	3,689
Total equity		52,832	45,004
Total liabilities and equity		$ 98,598	$ 95,789
[1]	Identifiable assets include amounts associated with equity method investments, goodwill and intangible assets. Equity method investments by segment are as follows: 2018 2017Media Networks$2,750 $2,998Parks and Resorts1 70Studio Entertainment1 1Consumer Products & Interactive Media— —Corporate16 18 $2,768 $3,087Goodwill and intangible assets by segment are as follows: 2018 2017Media Networks$21,417 $18,346Parks and Resorts388 391Studio Entertainment8,644 8,360Consumer Products & Interactive Media7,502 7,594Corporate130 130Unallocated Goodwill— 3,600 $38,081 $38,421

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares shares in Billions	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, par value (usd per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, authorized	4.6	4.6
Common stock, issued	2.9	2.9
Treasury stock, shares	1.4	1.4

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income	$ 13,066	$ 9,366	$ 9,790
Depreciation and amortization	3,011	2,782	2,527
Gain on acquisitions and dispositions	(560)	(289)	(26)
Deferred income taxes	(1,573)	334	1,214
Equity in the (income) loss of investees	102	(320)	(926)
Cash distributions received from equity investees	775	788	799
Net change in film and television costs and advances	(523)	(1,075)	(101)
Equity-based compensation	393	364	393
Other	441	503	674
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	(720)	107	(393)
Inventories	(17)	(5)	186
Other assets	(927)	(52)	(443)
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	235	(368)	40
Income taxes	592	208	(598)
Cash provided by operations	14,295	12,343	13,136
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investments in parks, resorts and other property	(4,465)	(3,623)	(4,773)
Acquisitions	(1,581)	(417)	(850)
Other	710	(71)	(135)
Cash used in investing activities	(5,336)	(4,111)	(5,758)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Commercial paper borrowings/(payments), net	(1,768)	1,247	(920)
Borrowings	1,056	4,820	6,065
Reduction of borrowings	(1,871)	(2,364)	(2,205)
Dividends	(2,515)	(2,445)	(2,313)
Repurchases of common stock	(3,577)	(9,368)	(7,499)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	210	276	259
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	399	17	0
Other	(777)	(1,142)	(607)
Cash used in financing activities	(8,843)	(8,959)	(7,220)
Impact of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(25)	31	(123)
Change in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash	91	(696)	35
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash, Beginning of Year	4,064	4,760	4,725
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash, End of Year	4,155	4,064	4,760
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid	631	466	395
Income taxes paid	$ 2,503	$ 3,801	$ 4,133

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	[1]	Total excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest [Member]
BEGINNING BALANCE (in shares) at Oct. 03, 2015		1,661
BEGINNING BALANCE at Oct. 03, 2015		$ 35,122	$ 59,028	$ (2,421)	$ (47,204)	$ 44,525	$ 4,130		$ 48,655
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	$ 8,134		9,391	(1,558)		7,833	301		8,134
Equity compensation activity (in shares)		10
Equity compensation activity		$ 726				726			726
Common stock repurchases (in shares)	(74)	(74)
Common stock repurchases	$ (7,500)				(7,499)	(7,499)			(7,499)
Dividends		$ 15	(2,328)			(2,313)			(2,313)
Contributions	0
Distributions and other		$ (4)	(3)			(7)	(373)		(380)
ENDING BALANCE (in shares) at Oct. 01, 2016		1,597
ENDING BALANCE at Oct. 01, 2016		$ 35,859	66,088	(3,979)	(54,703)	43,265	4,058		47,323
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	$ 9,792		8,980	451		9,431	361		9,792
Equity compensation activity (in shares)		8
Equity compensation activity		$ 529				529			529
Common stock repurchases (in shares)	(89)	(89)
Common stock repurchases	$ (9,400)				(9,368)	(9,368)			(9,368)
Dividends		$ 13	(2,458)			(2,445)			(2,445)
Contributions	17						17		17
Treasury Stock Reissued During Period (in shares)		1
Treasury Stock Reissued During Period					60
Distributions and other		$ (153)	(4)			(97)	(747)		(844)
ENDING BALANCE (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2017		1,517
ENDING BALANCE at Sep. 30, 2017	45,004	$ 36,248	72,606	(3,528)	(64,011)	41,315	3,689		45,004
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income	$ 13,425		12,598	431		13,029	425		13,454
Equity compensation activity (in shares)		6
Equity compensation activity		$ 518				518			518
Common stock repurchases (in shares)	(35)	(35)
Common stock repurchases	$ (3,600)				(3,577)	(3,577)			(3,577)
Dividends		$ 14	(2,529)			(2,515)			(2,515)
Contributions	399						488		488
Distributions and other		$ (1)	4			3	(543)		(540)
ENDING BALANCE (in shares) at Sep. 29, 2018		1,488
ENDING BALANCE at Sep. 29, 2018	$ 52,832	$ 36,779	$ 82,679	$ (3,097)	$ (67,588)	$ 48,773	$ 4,059		$ 52,832
[1]	Excludes redeemable noncontrolling interest

Description of the Business and

Description of the Business and Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
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. During fiscal 2018, the Company announced a strategic reorganization of its businesses into the following operating segments: the newly-formed Direct-to-Consumer and International segment; the combined Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products segment; Media Networks; and Studio Entertainment. The Company is in the process of modifying internal reporting processes and systems to accommodate the new structure and will report under the new segment structure in fiscal 2019. The chief operating decision maker, who is our Chief Executive Officer, received information and assessed performance during 2018 based on the historic operating segments. DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS Media Networks The Company operates cable programming businesses branded ESPN, Disney and Freeform, broadcast businesses, which include the ABC TV Network and eight owned television stations, and radio businesses. The ABC TV network has 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 electric home video license). In April 2018, the Company launched ESPN+, a direct-to-consumer streaming service providing multi-sports content. The Company has interests in media businesses that are accounted for under the equity method including A+E Television Networks LLC (A+E), CTV Specialty Television, Inc. (CTV), Hulu LLC (Hulu), Seven TV and Vice Group Holding, Inc. (Vice). Our Media Networks businesses also operate 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; vacation club properties; a retail, dining and entertainment complex (Disney Springs); 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 (Downtown Disney). Internationally, the Company owns and operates 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 (Disney Village); a 27-hole golf facility; and a 50% interest in Villages Nature, a European eco-tourism resort. The Company manages and has a 47% ownership interest in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, which includes one theme park and three themed resort hotels. The Company has a 43% ownership interest in Shanghai Disney Resort, which includes one theme park; two themed resort hotels; a retail, dining and entertainment complex (Disneytown); and an outdoor recreational area. The Company also has a 70% ownership interest in the management company of Shanghai Disney Resort. The Company 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 and to subscription video on demand services. 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. 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 mobile games. The Company’s operations include retail, wholesale and online distribution of products. We operate The Disney Store in North America, Western 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 develop and distribute online video content and provide online marketing services through Disney Digital Network. 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 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 income is as follows: 2018 2017 2016 Media Networks $ 131 $ 344 $ 597 Parks and Resorts (23 ) (25 ) (3 ) Consumer Products & Interactive Media — 1 — Equity in the income of investees included in segment operating income 108 320 594 Impairment of equity investments: Vice (157 ) — — Villages Nature (53 ) — — Vice Gain — — 332 Equity in the income (loss) of investees, net $ (102 ) $ 320 $ 926 During fiscal 2018 , the Company recorded impairments of Vice and Villages Nature equity method investments. 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). These items were recorded in “ Equity in the income (loss) of investees, net ” in the Consolidated Statement of Income but were not included in segment operating income. 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 Studio Entertainment films. 2018 2017 2016 Revenues Media Networks $ 24,500 $ 23,510 $ 23,689 Parks and Resorts 20,296 18,415 16,974 Studio Entertainment Third parties 9,431 7,887 8,701 Intersegment 556 492 740 9,987 8,379 9,441 Consumer Products & Interactive Media Third parties 5,207 5,325 6,268 Intersegment (556 ) (492 ) (740 ) 4,651 4,833 5,528 Total consolidated revenues $ 59,434 $ 55,137 $ 55,632 Segment operating income Media Networks $ 6,625 $ 6,902 $ 7,755 Parks and Resorts 4,469 3,774 3,298 Studio Entertainment 2,980 2,355 2,703 Consumer Products & Interactive Media 1,632 1,744 1,965 Total segment operating income $ 15,706 $ 14,775 $ 15,721 Reconciliation of segment operating income to income before income taxes Segment operating income $ 15,706 $ 14,775 $ 15,721 Corporate and unallocated shared expenses (761 ) (582 ) (640 ) Restructuring and impairment charges (33 ) (98 ) (156 ) Other income, net 601 78 — Interest expense, net (574 ) (385 ) (260 ) Vice Gain — — 332 Infinity Charge (1) — — (129 ) Impairment of equity investments (210 ) — — Income before income taxes $ 14,729 $ 13,788 $ 14,868 Capital expenditures Media Networks Cable Networks $ 202 $ 75 $ 86 Broadcasting 87 64 80 Parks and Resorts Domestic 3,212 2,375 2,180 International 671 816 2,035 Studio Entertainment 96 85 86 Consumer Products & Interactive Media 18 30 53 Corporate 179 178 253 Total capital expenditures $ 4,465 $ 3,623 $ 4,773 2018 2017 2016 Depreciation expense Media Networks $ 264 $ 225 $ 237 Parks and Resorts Domestic 1,410 1,336 1,273 International 742 660 445 Studio Entertainment 55 50 51 Consumer Products & Interactive Media 69 63 63 Corporate 218 252 251 Total depreciation expense $ 2,758 $ 2,586 $ 2,320 Amortization of intangible assets Media Networks $ 62 $ 12 $ 18 Parks and Resorts 4 3 3 Studio Entertainment 64 65 74 Consumer Products & Interactive Media 123 116 112 Total amortization of intangible assets $ 253 $ 196 $ 207 Identifiable assets (2) Media Networks $ 35,899 $ 32,475 Parks and Resorts 30,670 29,492 Studio Entertainment 17,154 16,307 Consumer Products & Interactive Media 8,793 8,996 Corporate (3) 6,082 4,919 Unallocated Goodwill (4) — 3,600 Total consolidated assets $ 98,598 $ 95,789 Supplemental revenue data Affiliate fees $ 13,279 $ 12,659 $ 12,259 Advertising 7,904 8,237 8,649 Retail merchandise, food and beverage 6,923 6,433 6,116 Theme park admissions 7,183 6,502 5,900 Revenues United States and Canada $ 45,038 $ 41,881 $ 42,616 Europe 7,026 6,541 6,714 Asia Pacific 5,531 5,075 4,582 Latin America and Other 1,839 1,640 1,720 $ 59,434 $ 55,137 $ 55,632 Segment operating income United States and Canada $ 11,413 $ 10,962 $ 12,139 Europe 1,922 1,812 1,815 Asia Pacific 1,869 1,626 1,324 Latin America and Other 502 375 443 $ 15,706 $ 14,775 $ 15,721 2018 2017 Long-lived assets (5) United States and Canada $ 65,245 $ 61,215 Europe 6,275 8,208 Asia Pacific 7,775 8,196 Latin America and Other 131 155 $ 79,426 $ 77,774 (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 (Infinity 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: 2018 2017 Media Networks $ 2,750 $ 2,998 Parks and Resorts 1 70 Studio Entertainment 1 1 Consumer Products & Interactive Media — — Corporate 16 18 $ 2,768 $ 3,087 Goodwill and intangible assets by segment are as follows: 2018 2017 Media Networks $ 21,417 $ 18,346 Parks and Resorts 388 391 Studio Entertainment 8,644 8,360 Consumer Products & Interactive Media 7,502 7,594 Corporate 130 130 Unallocated Goodwill — 3,600 $ 38,081 $ 38,421 (3) Primarily fixed assets and cash and cash equivalents. (4) Unallocated Goodwill relates to the BAMTech acquisition (see Note 3 for further discussion of the transaction). (5) 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
	Sep. 29, 2018
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 or controlled subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company enters into relationships or investments with other entities that may be variable interest entities (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 (as defined by ASC 810-10-25-38) to the VIE. Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and Shanghai Disney Resort (collectively the Asia Theme Parks) are VIEs in which the Company has less than 50% equity ownership. Company subsidiaries (the Management Companies) have management agreements with the Asia 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 Asia Theme Parks. In addition, the Management Companies receive management fees under these arrangements that we believe could be significant to the Asia Theme Parks. Therefore, the Company has consolidated the Asia 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 2018 , 2017 and 2016 were fifty-two week years. Reclassifications Certain reclassifications have been made in the fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016 financial statements and notes to conform to the fiscal 2018 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 and production costs and 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 and Blu-ray discs • 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 and production costs and participations and residuals costs • Distribution costs • Operating labor • Retail occupancy 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 MVPD subscribers. Revenues from theme park ticket sales are recognized when the tickets are used. Revenues from annual pass sales are recognized ratably over the period for which the pass is available for use. Revenues from the theatrical distribution of motion pictures are recognized when motion pictures are exhibited. Revenues from home entertainment 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 delivered 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 2018 , 2017 and 2016 was $2.8 billion , $2.6 billion and $2.9 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. Cash and cash equivalents subject to contractual restrictions and not readily available are classified as restricted cash. The Company’s restricted cash balances are primarily made up of cash posted as collateral for certain derivative instruments. The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheet to the total of the amounts in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. September 29, 2018 September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016 Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,150 $ 4,017 $ 4,610 Restricted cash included in: Other current assets 1 26 96 Other assets 4 21 54 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash in the statement of cash flows $ 4,155 $ 4,064 $ 4,760 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. Significant businesses where the local currency is the functional currency include the Asia Theme Parks, Disneyland Paris and international locations of The Disney Stores. 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 net realizable value. Film and Television Costs Film and television costs include capitalizable production costs, production overhead, interest, development costs and acquired programming 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 are written off. Projects that have not been set for production within three years are also written off unless management has committed to a plan to proceed with the project and is actively working on and funding the project. 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 September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , capitalized software costs, net of accumulated depreciation, totaled $659 million and $710 million , respectively. The capitalized costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the software, ranging from 2 - 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, generally over estimated useful lives as follows: Attractions, buildings and improvements 20 – 40 years Furniture, fixtures and equipment 3 – 25 years Land improvements 20 – 40 years Leasehold improvements Life of lease or asset life if less 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 an operating segment or one level below the operating segment. The Company compares the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying amount, and to the extent the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, an impairment of goodwill is recognized for the excess up to the amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. 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. 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, long-lived assets and investments for impairment and recorded non-cash impairment charges of $210 million , $22 million and $7 million in fiscal years 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively. The fiscal 2018 impairment charges related to equity investments and were recorded in “ Equity in the income (loss) of investees, net ” in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The fiscal 2017 and 2016 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 2019 through 2023 to be as follows: 2019 $ 258 2020 233 2021 230 2022 228 2023 202 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: 2018 2017 2016 Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding (basic) 1,499 1,568 1,629 Weighted average dilutive impact of Awards 8 10 10 Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding (diluted) 1,507 1,578 1,639 Awards excluded from diluted earnings per share 12 10 6

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Acquisitions Twenty-First Century Fox On December 14, 2017, the Company and Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (“21CF”) announced a definitive agreement (the “Original Merger Agreement”) for the Company to acquire 21CF. On June 20, 2018, the Company, TWDC Holdco 613 Corp (“New Disney”), a direct wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and 21CF entered into an Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger (“Amended Merger Agreement”) for New Disney to acquire 21CF. The Amended Merger Agreement amends and restates in its entirety the Original Merger Agreement. Prior to the acquisition, 21CF will transfer a portfolio of its news, sports and broadcast businesses, including the Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network, Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox Sports, Fox Television Stations Group, FS1, FS2, Fox Deportes, Big Ten Network and certain other assets and liabilities into a newly formed subsidiary (“New Fox”) (the “New Fox Separation”) and distribute all of the issued and outstanding common stock of New Fox to shareholders of 21CF (other than holders that are subsidiaries of 21CF) on a pro rata basis (the “New Fox Distribution”). Prior to the New Fox Distribution, New Fox will pay 21CF a dividend in the amount of $8.5 billion . As the New Fox Separation and the New Fox Distribution will be taxable to 21CF at the corporate level, the dividend is intended to fund the taxes resulting from the New Fox Separation and New Fox Distribution and certain other transactions contemplated by the Amended Merger Agreement (the “Transaction Tax”). On October 3, 2018, 21CF entered into an agreement to sell its existing 39% interest in Sky plc (“Sky”) to Comcast at a price of £17.28 per each Sky share for a total sales price of approximately £11.6 billion ( $15.1 billion ). 21CF will retain all assets and liabilities not transferred to New Fox, which will include the 21CF film and television studios, certain cable networks (including FX and Nat Geo), 21CF’s international television businesses and the proceeds from the sale of its interest in Sky. Following the New Fox Separation and the New Fox Distribution, WDC Merger Enterprises I, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of New Disney will be merged with and into the Company, with the Company continuing as the surviving corporation (the “Disney Merger”), and WDC Merger Enterprises II, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of New Disney, will be merged with and into 21CF, with 21CF continuing as the surviving corporation (the “21CF Merger and together with the Disney Merger, the “Mergers”). As a result of the Mergers, the Company and 21CF will become direct wholly owned subsidiaries of New Disney, which will be renamed “The Walt Disney Company” concurrently with the Mergers. Each share of Disney stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Disney Merger will be converted into one share of New Disney stock of the same class. The Boards of Directors of the Company and 21CF have approved the transaction. On July 27, 2018, the Amended Merger Agreement was adopted by the requisite vote of 21CF’s shareholders and the stock issuance was approved by the requisite vote of the Company’s shareholders. The consummation of the transaction is subject to various conditions, including, among others, (i) the consummation of the New Fox Separation, (ii) the receipt of certain tax opinions with respect to the treatment of the transaction under U.S. and Australian tax laws, and (iii) the receipt of certain regulatory approvals and governmental consents. The closing of the Acquisition is expected to occur in the first half of calendar year 2019. On June 27, 2018, the Company, 21CF and the Antitrust Division of the DOJ entered into a consent decree that allows the acquisition to proceed, while requiring the Company to sell 21CF’s Regional Sports Networks (the “RSNs”) (the “RSN Divestiture”). Under the consent decree, the Company will have at least 90 days from the date of closing of the acquisition to complete the RSN Divestiture, with the possibility that the DOJ can grant extensions of time up to another 90 days; and the DOJ must approve the purchaser(s) and terms and conditions of the RSN Divestiture. The decree is subject to the normal court approval process. On November 6, 2018, the European Commission approved the acquisition on the condition that the Company divest its interests in certain cable channels in the European Economic Area that are controlled by A+E, including History, H2, Crime & Investigation, Blaze and Lifetime channels (“the EEA Channels”). A+E is owned 50% by the Company, and the Company plans to comply by divesting its interests in the entities that operate the EEA Channels while retaining its 50% ownership of A +E apart from the A+E entities operating the EEA Channels. On November 16, 2018, the State Administration for Market Regulation (“SAMR”) of the People’s Republic of China unconditionally approved the acquisition. Upon consummation of the transaction, each issued and outstanding share of 21CF common stock (other than (i) treasury shares, (ii) shares held by 21CF subsidiaries and (iii) shares held by 21CF shareholders who have not voted in favor of the 21CF Merger and perfected and not withdrawn a demand for appraisal rights under Delaware law) will be exchanged for an amount (the “Per Share Value”), payable at the election of the holder thereof in either cash or shares of New Disney common stock. The Per Share Value is equal to fifty percent ( 50% ) of the sum of (i) $38.00 plus (ii) the value of a number of shares of the Company’s common stock equal to an “exchange ratio” (determined based on the volume weighted average price of Disney common stock over the fifteen consecutive trading day period ending on (and including) the trading day that is three trading days prior to the date of the effective time of the 21CF Merger (“Average Company Stock Price”)). If the Average Company Stock Price is greater than $114.32 , then the exchange ratio will be 0.3324 . If the Average Company Stock Price is less than $93.53 , then the exchange ratio will be 0.4063 . If the Average Company Stock Price is greater than or equal to $93.53 but less than or equal to $114.32 , then the exchange ratio will be an amount equal to $38.00 divided by the Average Company Stock Price. The merger consideration is subject to automatic proration and adjustment to ensure that the aggregate cash consideration (before giving effect to the adjustment for the Transaction Tax) is equal to $35.7 billion . The merger consideration may be subject to an adjustment based on the final estimate of the Transaction Tax. The merger consideration in the Amended Merger Agreement was set based on an estimate of $8.5 billion for the Transaction Tax and will be adjusted immediately prior to consummation of the transaction if the final estimate of the Transaction Tax at closing is more than $8.5 billion or less than $6.5 billion . Such adjustment could increase or decrease the merger consideration, depending on whether the final estimate is lower or higher, respectively, than $6.5 billion or $8.5 billion . Additionally, if the final estimate of the Transaction Tax is lower than $8.5 billion , the Company will make a cash payment to New Fox reflecting the difference between such amount and $8.5 billion , up to a maximum cash payment of $2.0 billion . As described in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on October 5, 2018, based on the estimated number of shares of 21CF common stock outstanding as of September 27, 2018 and assuming an Average Company Stock Price of $111.6013 (which was the volume weighted average price of the Company’s stock over the 15-trading day period ending on September 27, 2018), and assuming no adjustment for the Transaction Tax, New Disney would be required to issue approximately 319 million shares of New Disney common stock to 21CF shareholders. New Disney will record the merger consideration based upon the cash paid, which will be funded from New Disney borrowings, plus the value of New Disney common stock issued to 21CF shareholders, which will be determined by the number of shares issued and the Company’s stock price on the closing date. We anticipate that we will repay approximately half of the borrowings shortly after the transaction closes using cash we expect to acquire from 21CF. New Disney will assume approximately $19 billion of 21CF debt that had an estimated fair value of approximately $23 billion as of September 30, 2018. Under the terms of the Amended Merger Agreement, Disney will pay 21CF $2.5 billion if the Mergers are not consummated under certain circumstances relating to the failure to obtain approvals, or if there is a final, non-appealable order preventing the transaction, in each case, relating to antitrust laws, communications laws or foreign regulatory laws. If the Amended Merger Agreement is terminated under certain other circumstances relating to changes in board recommendations and/or alternative transactions, the Company or 21CF may be required to pay the other party approximately $1.5 billion . On October 5, 2018, the Company commenced an exchange offer for any and all outstanding notes (the “21CFA Notes”) issued by 21st Century Fox America, Inc. (“21CFA”), for up to $18.1 billion aggregate principal amount of new notes (the “New Disney Notes”) and cash. In conjunction with the offer to exchange (each an “Exchange Offer” and collectively, the “Exchange Offers”) the 21CFA Notes, New Disney, on behalf of 21CFA, was concurrently soliciting consents (each, a “Consent Solicitation” and, collectively, the “Consent Solicitations”) to adopt certain proposed amendments to each of the indentures governing the 21CFA Notes to eliminate substantially all of the restrictive covenants in such indentures, release the guarantee provided by 21CF pursuant to such indentures and limit the reporting covenants under such indentures so that 21CFA is only required to comply with the reporting requirements under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (collectively, the “Proposed Amendments”). On October 22, 2018, the Company announced that the requisite number of consents had been received to adopt the Proposed Amendments with respect to all 21CFA Notes. Supplemental indentures effecting the Proposed Amendments were executed on October 22, 2018. Such supplemental indentures were valid and enforceable upon execution but will only become operative upon the settlement of the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations. The settlement of the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations is expected to occur on or about the closing date of the Acquisition. If the Acquisition is not consummated, or if the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations are otherwise terminated or withdrawn prior to settlement, the Proposed Amendments effected by the supplemental indentures will be deemed to be revoked retroactive to the date thereof. BAMTech On September 25, 2017, the Company acquired an additional 42% interest in BAMTech, a streaming technology and content delivery business, from an affiliate of Major League Baseball (MLB) for $1.6 billion (paid in January 2018). The acquisition increased our interest from 33% to 75% , and as a result, we began consolidating BAMTech during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017. The acquisition supports the Company’s strategy to launch DTC video streaming services. The acquisition date fair value of BAMTech (purchase price) of $3.9 billion represents the sum of (i) the $1.6 billion payment for the 42% interest, (ii) the $1.2 billion estimated fair value of the Company’s original 33% interest, and (iii) the $1.1 billion estimated fair value of the 25% noncontrolling interest. Upon consolidation, the Company recognized a non-cash gain of $255 million ( $162 million after tax) as a result of increasing the carrying value of the Company’s original 33% interest to $1.2 billion , the estimated fair value implied by the acquisition price of our additional 42% interest. The gain was recorded in “Other income, net” in the fiscal 2017 Consolidated Statement of Income. We have allocated $3.5 billion of the purchase price to goodwill (approximately half of which is deductible for tax purposes) with the remainder primarily allocated to identifiable intangible assets. Goodwill reflects the synergies expected from rationalization of the Company’s current digital distribution services, enhanced personalization of content and advertising from access to DTC user data, and the ability to leverage BAMTech’s platform expertise for the Company’s DTC services. Goodwill also includes technical knowhow associated with BAMTech’s assembled workforce. BAMTech’s noncontrolling interest holders, MLB and the National Hockey League (NHL), have the right to sell their interest to the Company in the future. MLB can generally sell its interest to the Company starting five years from and ending ten years after the September 25, 2017 acquisition date at the greater of fair value or a guaranteed floor value ( $563 million accreting at 8% annually for eight years). The NHL can sell its interest to the Company in fiscal 2020 for $300 million or in fiscal 2021 for $350 million . Accordingly, these interests are recorded as “Redeemable noncontrolling interests” in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. In addition, ESPN’s noncontrolling interest holder has a 20% interest in BAMTech’s direct-to-consumer sports business. The Company has the right to purchase MLB’s interest in BAMTech starting five years from and ending ten years after the acquisition date at the greater of fair value or the guaranteed floor value. The Company has the right to acquire the NHL interest in fiscal years 2020 or 2021 for $500 million . The acquisition date fair value of the noncontrolling interests was estimated at $1.1 billion , which was calculated using an option pricing model and generally reflected the net present value of the expected future redemption amount. As a result of the MLB and NHL sale rights, the noncontrolling interests will generally not be allocated BAMTech losses. The Company will record the noncontrolling interests at the greater of (i) their acquisition date fair value adjusted for their share (if any) of earnings, losses, or dividends or (ii) an accreted value from the date of the acquisition to the earliest redemption date. The accretion of the MLB interest to the earliest redemption value (i.e. in five years after the acquisition date) will be recorded using an interest method. As of September 29, 2018, the redeemable noncontrolling interest subject to accretion would have had a redemption amount of $608 million if it were redeemed at that time. Adjustments to the carrying amount of redeemable noncontrolling interests increase or decrease income available to Company shareholders through an adjustment to “Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests” on the Consolidated Statement of Income. The revenue and costs of BAMTech included in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income for the year ended September 29, 2018 were approximately $0.3 billion and $0.7 billion , respectively. Vice 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 $332 million share of the Vice Gain was recorded in “ Equity in the income (loss) of investees, net ” in the Consolidated Statement of Income in fiscal 2016. At September 29, 2018 , A+E had a 20% interest in Vice. During fiscal 2016, the Company acquired a direct interest in Vice for $400 million of cash, and at September 29, 2018 owned an 11% interest. The Company accounts for its interest in Vice as an equity method investment. During fiscal 2018, the Company recorded a $157 million impairment of its interest in Vice. 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, 21CF and Comcast Corporation. Warner Media LLC (WM) acquired a 10% interest from Hulu for $0.6 billion in August 2016, which diluted the Company’s ownership interest to 30% . In addition, WM has made $0.2 billion in subsequent capital contributions. For not more than 36 months from August 2016, WM has the right to sell its shares to Hulu and Hulu has the right to purchase the shares from WM under certain limited circumstances arising from regulatory review. The Company and 21CF have agreed to make a capital contribution for up to approximately $0.4 billion each if Hulu is required to repurchase WM’s shares. The August 2016 transaction resulted in a deemed sale by the Company of a portion of its interest in Hulu at a gain of approximately $175 million . The Company expects to recognize the gain if and when the put and call options expire. Following completion of the 21CF acquisition the Company will consolidate Hulu’s financial results and assume 21CF’s capital contribution obligations. 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 September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 are as follows: Media Networks Parks and Resorts Studio Entertainment Consumer Products & Interactive Media Unallocated (1) Total Balance at Oct. 1, 2016 $ 16,345 $ 291 $ 6,830 $ 4,344 $ — $ 27,810 Acquisitions — — — — 3,600 3,600 Dispositions — — — — — — Other, net (20 ) — (13 ) 49 — 16 Balance at Sept. 30, 2017 $ 16,325 $ 291 $ 6,817 $ 4,393 $ 3,600 $ 31,426 Acquisitions — — — — — — Dispositions — — — — — — Other, net 3,063 — 347 33 (3,600 ) (157 ) Balance at Sept. 29, 2018 $ 19,388 $ 291 $ 7,164 $ 4,426 $ — $ 31,269 (1) Other, net primarily represents the allocation of BAMTech goodwill to segments based on the final purchase price allocation and also includes the impact of updates to our initial estimated fair value of intangible assets related to BAMTech.

Dispositions and Other Income_(

Dispositions and Other Income/(Expense)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Dispositions and Other Income/(Expense)	Other Income, net Other income, net is as follows: 2018 2017 2016 Gains on sales of real estate and property rights $ 560 $ — $ — Settlement of litigation 38 (177 ) — Gain related to the acquisition of BAMTech 3 255 — Other income, net $ 601 $ 78 $ — Gains from sales of real estate and property rights In fiscal 2018, the Company recorded gains of $560 million in connection with the sale of real estate and property rights in New York City. Settlement of litigation In fiscal 2018, the Company recorded $38 million in insurance recoveries in connection with the settlement of a litigation matter for which the Company recorded a charge of $177 million , net of committed insurance recoveries in fiscal 2017. Gain related to the acquisition of BAMTech In fiscal 2018, the Company recorded a $3 million adjustment to a fiscal 2017 non-cash net gain of $255 million recorded in connection with the acquisition of a controlling interest in BAMTech (see Note 3).

Investments

Investments	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
Investments [Abstract]
Investments	Investments Investments consist of the following: September 29, September 30, Investments, equity basis $ 2,768 $ 3,087 Investments, other 131 115 $ 2,899 $ 3,202 Investments, Equity Basis The Company’s significant equity investments primarily consist of media and parks and resorts investments and include A + E ( 50% ownership), CTV Specialty Television, Inc. ( 30% ownership), Hulu ( 30% ownership), Seven TV ( 20% ownership), Vice ( 21% effective ownership including A+E ownership) and Villages Nature ( 50% ownership). A summary of combined financial information for equity investments is as follows: Results of Operations: 2018 2017 2016 Revenues $ 9,085 $ 8,122 $ 7,416 Net income (152 ) 857 1,855 Balance Sheet September 29, September 30, October 1, Current assets $ 4,542 $ 4,623 $ 4,801 Non-current assets 9,998 10,047 8,906 $ 14,540 $ 14,670 $ 13,707 Current liabilities $ 3,197 $ 2,852 $ 2,018 Non-current liabilities 4,840 5,056 4,531 Redeemable preferred stock 1,362 1,123 583 Shareholders’ equity 5,141 5,639 6,575 $ 14,540 $ 14,670 $ 13,707 As of September 29, 2018 , 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 $0.5 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 $0.8 billion , $0.5 billion and $0.5 billion in fiscal 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively. The Company defers a portion of its profits from transactions with investees. The profits are recognized as the investees expense the programming rights. The portion that is deferred reflects our ownership interest in the investee. Investments, Other As of September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , the Company held $38 million and $36 million , respectively, of securities classified as available-for-sale and $93 million and $79 million , respectively, of non-publicly traded cost-method investments. In fiscal 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , the Company had no significant realized gains, unrealized gains, losses or impairments on available-for-sale securities and non-publicly traded cost-method investments. Realized gains and losses on available-for-sale and non-publicly traded cost-method investments are reported in “Interest expense, net” in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

International Theme Parks

International Theme Parks	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
International Theme Parks	International Theme Parks The Company has a 47% ownership interest in the operations of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and a 43% ownership interest in the operations of Shanghai Disney Resort (together, the Asia Theme Parks), which are both VIEs consolidated in the Company’s financial statements. See Note 2 for the Company’s policy on consolidating VIEs. Disneyland Paris was also a consolidated VIE until the Company acquired 100% ownership of Disneyland Paris in June 2017. Given our 100% ownership, the Company will continue to consolidate Disneyland Paris’ financial results. The Asia Theme Parks and Disneyland Paris are collectively referred to as the 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 September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 : 2018 2017 Cash and cash equivalents $ 834 $ 843 Other current assets 400 376 Total current assets 1,234 1,219 Parks, resorts and other property 8,973 9,403 Other assets 103 111 Total assets (1) $ 10,310 $ 10,733 Current liabilities $ 921 $ 1,163 Borrowings - long-term 1,106 1,145 Other long-term liabilities 382 371 Total liabilities (1) $ 2,409 $ 2,679 (1) The total assets of the Asia Theme Parks were $8 billion at both September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 including parks, resorts and other property of $7 billion . The total liabilities of the Asia Theme Parks were $2 billion at both September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 . The following table summarizes the International Theme Parks’ revenues and costs and expenses included in the Company’s consolidated statement of income for fiscal 2018: Revenues $ 3,834 Costs and expenses (3,649 ) Equity in the loss of investees (76 ) Asia Theme Parks’ royalty and management fees of $178 million for fiscal 2018 are eliminated in consolidation but are considered in calculating earnings allocated to noncontrolling interests. International Theme Parks’ cash flows included in the Company’s fiscal 2018 consolidated statement of cash flows were $915 million generated from operating activities, $689 million used in investing activities and $72 million generated in financing activities. Approximately two-thirds of cash flows generated from operating activities and used in investing activities were for the Asia Theme Parks. Disneyland Paris During fiscal 2017, the Company acquired the outstanding 19% interest in Disneyland Paris for $250 million of cash and 1.36 million shares of the Company’s common shares, valued at $150 million . Hong Kong Disneyland Resort The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Company have a 53% and a 47% equity interest in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, respectively. The Company and HKSAR have both provided loans to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort with outstanding balances of $143 million each. The interest rate is three month HIBOR plus 2% , and the maturity date is September 2025 for the majority of the borrowings. The Company’s loan is eliminated in consolidation. The Company has provided Hong Kong Disneyland Resort with a revolving credit facility of HK $2.1 billion ( $269 million ), which bears interest at a rate of three month HIBOR plus 1.25% and matures in December 2023 . There is no outstanding balance under the line of credit at September 29, 2018 . Hong Kong Disneyland is undergoing a multi-year expansion estimated to cost HK $10.9 billion ( $1.4 billion ) that will add a number of new guest offerings, including two new themed areas by 2023. The Company and HKSAR have agreed to fund the expansion on an equal basis through equity contributions, which totaled $144 million in fiscal 2018. 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 14 years . Assuming HK $10.9 billion is contributed in the expansion, the impact to the Company’s equity interest would be limited to 4 percentage points. Shanghai Disney Resort Shanghai Shendi (Group) Co., Ltd (Shendi) and the Company have 57% and 43% equity interests in Shanghai Disney Resort, respectively. A management company, in which the Company has a 70% interest and Shendi a 30% interest, operates Shanghai Disney Resort. The Company has provided Shanghai Disney Resort with loans totaling $802 million , bearing interest at rates up to 8% and maturing in 2036 , with early repayment permitted. In addition, the Company has an outstanding balance of $191 million due from Shanghai Disney Resort primarily related to royalties. 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 September 29, 2018 . These balances are eliminated in consolidation. Shendi has provided Shanghai Disney Resort with loans totaling 7.0 billion yuan (approximately $1.0 billion ), bearing interest at rates up to 8% and maturing in 2036 , with early repayment permitted. Shendi has also provided Shanghai Disney Resort with a 1.4 billion yuan (approximately $199 million ) line of credit bearing interest at 8% . There is no outstanding balance under the line of credit at September 29, 2018 .

Film and Television Costs and A

Film and Television Costs and Advances	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
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: September 29, 2018 September 30, 2017 Theatrical film costs Released, less amortization $ 1,911 $ 1,658 Completed, not released 397 — In-process 2,974 3,200 In development or pre-production 173 306 5,455 5,164 Television costs Released, less amortization 1,301 1,152 Completed, not released 462 472 In-process 420 364 In development or pre-production 2 53 2,185 2,041 Television programming rights and advances 1,562 1,554 9,202 8,759 Less current portion 1,314 1,278 Non-current portion $ 7,888 $ 7,481 Based on the Company’s total gross revenue estimates as of September 29, 2018 , approximately 78% 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 2022, we will have reached on a cumulative basis over 80% amortization of the September 29, 2018 balance of unamortized film and television costs. Approximately $1.0 billion of accrued participation and residual liabilities will be paid in fiscal year 2019 . The Company expects to amortize, based on current estimates, approximately $1.7 billion in capitalized completed film and television production costs during fiscal 2019 . At September 29, 2018 , acquired film and television libraries have remaining unamortized costs of $160 million , which are generally being amortized straight-line over a weighted-average remaining period of approximately 13 years .

Borrowings

Borrowings	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Borrowings	Borrowings The Company’s borrowings at September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , including the impact of interest rate and cross-currency swaps, are summarized below: 2018 2018 2017 Stated Interest Rate (1) Pay Floating Interest rate and Cross- Currency Swaps (2) Effective Interest Rate (3) Swap Maturities Commercial paper $ 1,005 $ 2,772 — $ — 2.24 % U.S. and European medium-term notes (4) 17,942 19,721 2.91 % 6,600 3.27 % 2019-2027 Foreign currency denominated debt 955 13 2.76 % 955 2.92 % 2025 Capital Cities/ABC debt 103 105 8.75 % — 5.99 % BAMTech acquisition payable — 1,581 — % — — % Other (5) (276 ) (46 ) — 19,729 24,146 2.79 % 7,555 3.22 % Asia Theme Parks borrowings 1,145 1,145 1.33 % — 5.17 % Total borrowings 20,874 25,291 2.71 % 7,555 3.32 % Less current portion 3,790 6,172 1.85 % 1,600 2.94 % Total long-term borrowings $ 17,084 $ 19,119 $ 5,955 (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 September 29, 2018 ; 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 September 29, 2018 . (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 $121 million and $138 million at September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , respectively. (5) Includes market value adjustments for debt with qualifying hedges, which reduce borrowings by $304 million and $73 million at September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , respectively. 21CF Credit Facility In June 2018, the Company received committed financing from a bank syndicate to fund the cash component of the pending acquisition of 21CF. Under the terms of the commitment, the bank syndicate has committed to provide and arrange a 364-day unsecured bridge term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $35.7 billion at the completion of the 21CF transaction. The interest rate on the facility can vary based on the Company’s debt rating. The interest rate would have been LIBOR plus 0.875% if the Company had drawn on this facility at September 29, 2018. Cruise Ship Credit Facilities In October 2016 and December 2017, the Company entered into credit facilities to finance three new cruise ships, which are expected to be delivered in 2021, 2022 and 2023. The financings 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, $1.1 billion is available beginning in May 2022 and $1.1 billion is available beginning in April 2023. If utilized, the interest rates will be fixed at 3.48% , 3.72% and 3.74% , respectively, and the loan and interest will be payable semi-annually over a 12-year period from the borrowing date. Early repayment is permitted subject to cancellation fees. 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 2019 $ 6,000 $ — $ 6,000 Facility expiring March 2021 2,250 — 2,250 Facility expiring March 2023 4,000 — 4,000 Total $ 12,250 $ — $ 12,250 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 0.18% to 1.63%. The Company also has the ability to issue up to $500 million of letters of credit under the facility expiring in March 2023 , which if utilized, reduces available borrowings under this facility. As of September 29, 2018 , the Company has $220 million of outstanding letters of credit, of which none were issued under this facility. The facilities specifically exclude certain entities, including the Asia 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 September 29, 2018 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 Oct. 1, 2016 $ 777 $ 744 $ 1,521 Additions 372 6,364 6,736 Payments — (5,489 ) (5,489 ) Other Activity 2 2 4 Balance at Sept. 30, 2017 $ 1,151 $ 1,621 $ 2,772 Additions — 8,079 8,079 Payments (1,099 ) (8,748 ) (9,847 ) Other Activity (2 ) 3 1 Balance at Sept. 29, 2018 $ 50 $ 955 $ 1,005 (1) Borrowings and reductions of borrowings are reported net. 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 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 September 29, 2018 , the total debt outstanding under the U.S. medium-term note program was $17.4 billion with maturities ranging from 1 to 75 years. The debt outstanding includes $15.4 billion of fixed rate notes, which have stated interest rates that range from 0.88% to 7.55% and $2.0 billion of floating rate notes that bear interest at U.S. LIBOR plus or minus a spread. At September 29, 2018 , the effective rate on the floating rate notes was 2.67% . 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. At September 29, 2018 , the total debt outstanding under the program was $497 million . The debt has a stated interest rate of 2.13% and matures in September 2022. Foreign Currency Denominated Debt In October 2017, the Company issued Canadian $1.3 billion ( $955 million ) of fixed rate debt, which bears interest at 2.76% and matures in October 2024 . The Company also entered into pay-floating interest rate and cross currency swaps that effectively convert the borrowing to variable rate U.S. dollar denominated borrowing indexed to LIBOR. In addition, the Company has short-term credit facilities of Indian rupee (INR) 10.8 billion ( $149 million ), which bear interest at rates determined at the time of drawdown and expire in 2019 . At September 29, 2018 , the Company had not drawn on these credit facilities. 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 September 29, 2018 , the outstanding balance was $103 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% . BAMTech Acquisition Payable In September 2017, the Company acquired a 42% interest in BAMTech for $1.6 billion , which was paid in January 2018. Asia Theme Parks Borrowings HKSAR provided Hong Kong Disneyland Resort with loans totaling HK $1.1 billion ( $143 million ). The interest rate is three month HIBOR plus 2% , and the maturity date is September 2025 for the majority of the borrowings. Shendi has provided Shanghai Disney Resort with loans totaling 7.0 billion yuan (approximately $1.0 billion ) bearing interest at rates that increase to 8% and maturing in 2036 , with early repayment permitted. Shendi has also provided Shanghai Disney Resort with a 1.4 billion yuan (approximately $199 million ) line of credit bearing interest at 8% . There is no outstanding balance under the line of credit at September 29, 2018 . Total borrowings, excluding market value adjustments and debt issuance premiums, discounts and costs, have the following scheduled maturities: Before Asia Theme Parks Consolidation Asia Theme Parks Total 2019 $ 3,763 $ 39 $ 3,802 2020 3,000 — 3,000 2021 2,106 — 2,106 2022 1,900 10 1,910 2023 1,000 36 1,036 Thereafter 8,385 1,060 9,445 $ 20,154 $ 1,145 $ 21,299 The Company capitalizes interest on assets constructed for its parks and resorts and on certain film and television productions. In fiscal years 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , total interest capitalized was $125 million , $87 million and $139 million , respectively. Interest expense, net of capitalized interest, for fiscal years 2018 , 2017 and 2016 was $682 million , $507 million and $354 million , respectively.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act On December 22, 2017, new federal income tax legislation, the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (Tax Act), was signed into law. The most significant impacts on the Company are as follows: • Effective January 1, 2018, the U.S. corporate federal statutory income tax rate was reduced from 35.0% to 21.0% . Because of our fiscal year end, the Company’s fiscal 2018 statutory federal tax rate is 24.5% , which is applicable to each quarter of the fiscal year, and will be 21.0% thereafter. • The Company remeasured its U.S. federal deferred tax assets and liabilities at the rate that the Company expects to be in effect when those deferred taxes will be realized (either 24.5% for 2018 or 21.0% thereafter). The Company recognized a benefit of approximately $2.1 billion in fiscal 2018 from the deferred tax remeasurement (Deferred Remeasurement). • A one-time tax is due on certain accumulated foreign earnings (Deemed Repatriation Tax), which is payable over eight years. The effective tax rate is generally 15.5% on the portion of the earnings held in cash and cash equivalents and 8% on the remainder. The Company recognized a charge for the Deemed Repatriation Tax of approximately $0.4 billion in fiscal 2018. Generally there will no longer be a U.S. federal income tax cost arising from the repatriation of foreign earnings. • The Company will generally be eligible to claim an immediate deduction for investments in qualified fixed assets acquired and film and television productions that commenced after September 27, 2017 and are placed in service during fiscal 2018 through fiscal 2022. This provision phases out through fiscal 2027. • The domestic production activity deduction was eliminated effective for the Company’s fiscal 2019. • Certain foreign derived income will be taxed in the U.S. at an effective rate of approximately 13% (which increases to approximately 16% in 2025) rather than the general statutory rate of 21% . This will be effective for the Company in fiscal 2019. • Certain foreign earnings will be taxed at a minimum effective rate of approximately 13% , which increases to approximately 16% in 2025. This will be effective for the Company in fiscal 2019. The amounts that the Company has recorded are provisional estimates of the impact the Tax Act will have on the Company’s financial statements. The U.S. Treasury and other tax authorities continue to issue guidance impacting the application of the Tax Act on the Company, and accordingly, our analysis of the impact of the Tax Act is not final. Provision for Income Taxes and Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities Income Before Income Taxes 2018 2017 2016 Domestic (including U.S. exports) $ 12,914 $ 12,611 $ 14,018 Foreign subsidiaries 1,815 1,177 850 $ 14,729 $ 13,788 $ 14,868 Income Tax Expense/(Benefit) Current Federal $ 2,240 $ 3,229 $ 3,146 State 362 360 154 Foreign (1) 642 489 533 3,244 4,078 3,833 Deferred Federal (2) (1,577 ) 370 1,172 State (20 ) 5 100 Foreign 16 (31 ) (27 ) (1,581 ) 344 1,245 $ 1,663 $ 4,422 $ 5,078 (1) Includes foreign withholding taxes (2) Includes the Tax Act Deferred Remeasurement Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities September 29, 2018 September 30, 2017 Deferred tax assets Net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards $ (1,437 ) $ (1,705 ) Accrued liabilities (1,214 ) (2,422 ) Other (328 ) (386 ) Total deferred tax assets (2,979 ) (4,513 ) Deferred tax liabilities Depreciable, amortizable and other property 3,678 5,692 Investment in foreign entities 351 518 Licensing revenues 265 476 Investment in U.S. entities 189 292 Other 88 130 Total deferred tax liabilities 4,571 7,108 Net deferred tax liability before valuation allowance 1,592 2,595 Valuation allowance 1,383 1,716 Net deferred tax liability $ 2,975 $ 4,311 At September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , the valuation allowance primarily relates to $1.1 billion and $1.3 billion , respectively, of deferred tax assets for International Theme Park net operating losses primarily in France and Hong Kong, and to a lesser extent, China. The decrease in the valuation allowance is driven by changes in French tax law, which reduced future income tax rates. The noncontrolling interest share of the net operating losses were $0.2 billion and $0.2 billion at September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , respectively. The International Theme Park net operating losses have an indefinite carryforward period in France and Hong Kong and a five-year carryforward period in China . A reconciliation of the effective income tax rate to the federal rate is as follows: 2018 2017 2016 Federal income tax rate 24.5 % 35.0 % 35.0 % State taxes, net of federal benefit 1.9 1.7 1.8 Domestic production activity deduction (1.4 ) (2.1 ) (1.6 ) Earnings in jurisdictions taxed at rates different from the statutory U.S. federal rate (1.1 ) (1.6 ) (1.1 ) Tax Act (1) (11.5 ) — — Other, including tax reserves and related interest (1.1 ) (0.9 ) 0.1 11.3 % 32.1 % 34.2 % (1) Reflects the impact from the Deferred Remeasurement, net of the Deemed Repatriation Tax A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding the related accrual for interest, is as follows: 2018 2017 2016 Balance at the beginning of the year $ 832 $ 844 $ 912 Increases for current year tax positions 64 61 71 Increases for prior year tax positions 48 13 142 Decreases in prior year tax positions (135 ) (55 ) (158 ) Settlements with taxing authorities (161 ) (31 ) (123 ) Balance at the end of the year $ 648 $ 832 $ 844 The fiscal year-end 2018 , 2017 and 2016 balances include $469 million , $444 million and $469 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 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , the Company had $181 million , $234 million and $221 million , respectively, in accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits. During fiscal years 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , the Company accrued additional interest and penalties of $47 million , $43 million and $22 million , respectively, and recorded reductions in accrued interest and penalties of $100 million , $30 million and $32 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 2016 and is no longer subject to examination in any of its major state or foreign tax jurisdictions for years prior to 2008. 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 $21 million . In fiscal years 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , income tax benefits attributable to equity-based compensation transactions exceeded the amounts recorded based on grant date fair value. In fiscal years 2018 and 2017, respectively, $52 million and $125 million of income tax benefits were credited to “Income taxes” in the Consolidated Statements of Income following the adoption of new accounting guidance and in fiscal year 2016, $207 million was credited to shareholders’ equity.

Pension and Other Benefit Progr

Pension and Other Benefit Programs	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
Retirement Benefits [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 September 29, 2018 September 30, 2017 September 29, 2018 September 30, Projected benefit obligations Beginning obligations $ (14,532 ) $ (14,480 ) $ (1,746 ) $ (1,759 ) Service cost (350 ) (368 ) (10 ) (11 ) Interest cost (489 ) (447 ) (60 ) (56 ) Actuarial gain 416 343 166 42 Plan amendments and other (12 ) (22 ) (10 ) (9 ) Benefits paid 467 442 51 47 Ending obligations $ (14,500 ) $ (14,532 ) $ (1,609 ) $ (1,746 ) Fair value of plans’ assets Beginning fair value $ 12,325 $ 10,401 $ 696 $ 614 Actual return on plan assets 579 1,056 34 61 Contributions 335 1,348 45 61 Benefits paid (467 ) (442 ) (51 ) (47 ) Expenses and other (44 ) (38 ) 7 7 Ending fair value $ 12,728 $ 12,325 $ 731 $ 696 Underfunded status of the plans $ (1,772 ) $ (2,207 ) $ (878 ) $ (1,050 ) Amounts recognized in the balance sheet Non-current assets $ 113 $ 70 $ — $ — Current liabilities (51 ) (46 ) — — Non-current liabilities (1,834 ) (2,231 ) (878 ) (1,050 ) $ (1,772 ) $ (2,207 ) $ (878 ) $ (1,050 ) The components of net periodic benefit cost are as follows: Pension Plans Postretirement Medical Plans 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 Service cost $ 350 $ 368 $ 318 $ 10 $ 11 $ 11 Interest cost 489 447 458 60 56 61 Expected return on plan assets (901 ) (874 ) (747 ) (53 ) (49 ) (45 ) Amortization of prior year service costs 13 12 14 — — (1 ) Recognized net actuarial loss 348 405 242 14 17 8 Net periodic benefit cost $ 299 $ 358 $ 285 $ 31 $ 35 $ 34 In fiscal 2019 , we expect pension and postretirement medical costs to decrease by $87 million to $243 million due to a decrease in the amount of deferred net actuarial losses that will be recognized in fiscal 2019 compared to fiscal 2018. Starting in fiscal 2019, the Company will be adopting new accounting guidance that requires the presentation of components of net periodic benefit costs, other than service cost, in an income statement line item outside of a subtotal of income from operations (see Note 18 for further details). Key assumptions are as follows: Pension Plans Postretirement Medical Plans 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 Discount rate used to determine the fiscal year end benefit obligation 4.31 % 3.88 % 3.73 % 4.31 % 3.88 % 3.73 % Discount rate used to determine the interest cost component of net periodic benefit cost 3.46 % 3.18 % 3.81 % 3.49 % 3.18 % 3.81 % Rate of return on plan assets 7.50 % 7.50 % 7.50 % 7.50 % 7.50 % 7.50 % Weighted average rate of compensation increase to determine the fiscal year end benefit obligation 3.20 % 2.90 % 3.00 % 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 2032 2031 2030 Assumed mortality is also a key assumption in determining benefit obligations. AOCI, before tax, as of September 29, 2018 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 $ (52 ) $ — $ (52 ) Net actuarial loss (4,184 ) (36 ) (4,220 ) Total amounts included in AOCI (4,236 ) (36 ) (4,272 ) Prepaid / (accrued) pension cost 2,464 (842 ) 1,622 Net balance sheet liability $ (1,772 ) $ (878 ) $ (2,650 ) Amounts included in AOCI, before tax, as of September 29, 2018 that are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost during fiscal 2019 are: Pension Plans Postretirement Medical Plans Total Prior service cost $ (12 ) $ — $ (12 ) Net actuarial loss (260 ) — (260 ) Total $ (272 ) $ — $ (272 ) 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 $1.1 billion , $1.0 billion and $3 million , respectively, as of September 29, 2018 and $8.5 billion , $7.7 billion and $6.4 billion , respectively, as of September 30, 2017 . For pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, the projected benefit obligation and aggregate fair value of plan assets were $12.0 billion and $10.1 billion , respectively, as of September 29, 2018 and $12.8 billion and $10.5 billion respectively, as of September 30, 2017 . The Company’s total accumulated pension benefit obligations at September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 were $13.3 billion and $13.4 billion , respectively. Approximately 99% was vested as of both dates. 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 $1.6 billion and $0.7 billion , respectively, at September 29, 2018 and $1.7 billion and $0.7 billion , respectively, at September 30, 2017 . 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. Investments are monitored to assess whether 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 pursuant to investment management agreements 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 generally classified in one of the following categories of the fair value hierarchy: 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 Investments that are valued using the net asset value (NAV) (or its equivalent) practical expedient are excluded from the fair value hierarchy disclosure. The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets reported at fair value. The methodologies used at September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 are the same. Level 1 investments are valued based on reported market prices on the last trading day of the fiscal year. Investments in common and preferred stocks are valued based on an 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, corporate bonds and mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and asset-backed securities 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. The Company’s defined benefit plan assets are summarized by level in the following tables: As of September 29, 2018 Description Level 1 Level 2 Total Plan Asset Mix Cash $ 57 $ — $ 57 — % Common and preferred stocks (1) 3,023 — 3,023 22 % Mutual funds 800 800 6 % Government and federal agency bonds, notes and MBS 2,019 488 2,507 19 % Corporate bonds — 573 573 4 % Other mortgage- and asset-backed securities — 86 86 1 % Derivatives and other, net 3 (1 ) 2 — % Total investments in the fair value hierarchy $ 5,902 $ 1,146 $ 7,048 Assets valued at NAV as a practical expedient: Common collective funds 2,778 21 % Alternative investments 2,363 18 % Money market funds and other 1,270 9 % Total investments at fair value $ 13,459 100 % As of September 30, 2017 Description Level 1 Level 2 Total Plan Asset Mix Cash $ 88 $ — $ 88 1 % Common and preferred stocks (1) 2,974 — 2,974 23 % Mutual funds 771 — 771 6 % Government and federal agency bonds, notes and MBS 1,870 548 2,418 19 % Corporate bonds — 579 579 4 % Other mortgage- and asset-backed securities — 99 99 1 % Derivatives and other, net — 14 14 — % Total investments in the fair value hierarchy $ 5,703 $ 1,240 $ 6,943 Assets valued at NAV as a practical expedient: Common collective funds 2,727 21 % Alternative investments 2,201 17 % Money market funds and other 1,150 9 % Total investments at fair value $ 13,021 100 % (1) Includes 2.8 million shares of Company common stock valued at $332 million ( 2% of total plan assets) and 2.9 million shares valued at $282 million ( 2% of total plan assets) at September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , respectively. Uncalled Capital Commitments Alternative investments held by the master trust include interests in funds 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 September 29, 2018 , the total committed capital still uncalled and unpaid was $1.0 billion . Plan Contributions During fiscal 2018 , the Company made contributions to its pension and postretirement medical plans totaling $380 million . The Company currently expects to make approximately $250 million to $300 million of pension and postretirement medical plan contributions in fiscal 2019. Final minimum funding requirements for fiscal 2019 will be determined based on a January 1, 2019 funding actuarial valuation, which is expected to be received during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 . Estimated Future Benefit Payments The following table presents estimated future benefit payments for the next ten fiscal years: Pension Plans Postretirement Medical Plans (1) 2019 $ 534 $ 51 2020 544 54 2021 579 58 2022 618 63 2023 656 68 2024 – 2028 3,827 404 (1) Estimated future benefit payments are net of expected Medicare subsidy receipts of $80 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. The Company measures service and interest costs by applying the specific spot rates along that yield curve to the plans’ liability cash flows. 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 7 % 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. The 2018 actuarial valuation 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 September 29, 2018 and on cost for fiscal 2019 : 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 $ 241 $ 2,680 $ 135 $ (23 ) $ (213 ) 1 ppt increase (229 ) (2,275 ) (135 ) 30 283 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 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively: 2018 2017 2016 Pension plans $ 144 $ 127 $ 126 Health & welfare plans 172 160 167 Total contributions $ 316 $ 287 $ 293 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 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , the costs of these defined contribution plans were $162 million , $143 million and $131 million , respectively. The Company also has defined contribution retirement plans for employees in our international operations. The costs of these defined contribution plans were $21 million , $20 million and $19 million in fiscal years 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively.

Equity

Equity	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Equity	Equity The Company paid the following dividends in fiscal 2018 , 2017 and 2016 : Per Share Total Paid Payment Timing Related to Fiscal Period $0.84 $1.2 billion Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2018 First Half 2018 $0.84 $1.3 billion Second Quarter of Fiscal 2018 Second Half 2017 $0.78 $1.2 billion Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2017 First Half 2017 $0.78 $1.2 billion Second Quarter of Fiscal 2017 Second Half 2016 $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 The Company repurchased its common stock in fiscal 2018 , 2017 and 2016 as follows: Fiscal year Shares acquired Total paid 2018 35 million $3.6 billion 2017 89 million $9.4 billion 2016 74 million $7.5 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 September 29, 2018 , the Company had remaining authorization in place to repurchase 158 million additional shares. The repurchase program does not have an expiration date. In fiscal 2018 and 2017 there were 100 million preferred series A shares authorized with a $0.01 par value. In March 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized 40 thousand preferred series B shares with $0.01 par value. There are no shares issued under the series A or series B preferred shares. The following table summarizes the changes in each component of AOCI including our proportional share of equity method investee amounts: Unrecognized Foreign AOCI Market Value Adjustments Investments Cash Flow Hedges AOCI, before tax Balance at October 3, 2015 $ 21 $ 523 $ (4,002 ) $ (431 ) $ (3,889 ) Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period 23 (297 ) (2,122 ) (90 ) (2,486 ) Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income — (264 ) 265 — 1 Balance at October 1, 2016 $ 44 $ (38 ) $ (5,859 ) $ (521 ) $ (6,374 ) Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period (2 ) 124 521 (2 ) 641 Reclassifications of net (gains) losses to net income (27 ) (194 ) 432 — 211 Balance at September 30, 2017 $ 15 $ (108 ) $ (4,906 ) $ (523 ) $ (5,522 ) Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period 9 250 203 (204 ) 258 Reclassifications of net (gains) losses to net income — 35 380 — 415 Balance at September 29, 2018 $ 24 $ 177 $ (4,323 ) $ (727 ) $ (4,849 ) Unrecognized Foreign AOCI Market Value Adjustments Investments Cash Flow Hedges Tax on AOCI Balance at October 3, 2015 $ (8 ) $ (189 ) $ 1,505 $ 160 $ 1,468 Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period (10 ) 104 801 32 927 Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income — 98 (98 ) — — Balance at October 1, 2016 $ (18 ) $ 13 $ 2,208 $ 192 $ 2,395 Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period 1 (39 ) (209 ) (76 ) (323 ) Reclassifications of net (gains) losses to net income 10 72 (160 ) — (78 ) Balance at September 30, 2017 $ (7 ) $ 46 $ 1,839 $ 116 $ 1,994 Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period (2 ) (66 ) (47 ) (13 ) (128 ) Reclassifications of net (gains) losses to net income — (12 ) (102 ) — (114 ) Balance at September 29, 2018 $ (9 ) $ (32 ) $ 1,690 $ 103 $ 1,752 Unrecognized Foreign AOCI Market Value Adjustments Investments Cash Flow Hedges AOCI, after tax Balance at October 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 October 1, 2016 $ 26 $ (25 ) $ (3,651 ) $ (329 ) $ (3,979 ) Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period (1 ) 85 312 (78 ) 318 Reclassifications of net (gains) losses to net income (17 ) (122 ) 272 — 133 Balance at September 30, 2017 $ 8 $ (62 ) $ (3,067 ) $ (407 ) $ (3,528 ) Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period 7 184 156 (217 ) 130 Reclassifications of net (gains) losses to net income — 23 278 — 301 Balance at September 29, 2018 $ 15 $ 145 $ (2,633 ) $ (624 ) $ (3,097 ) 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: 2018 2017 2016 Investments, net Interest expense, net $ — $ 27 $ — Estimated tax Income taxes — (10 ) — — 17 — Cash flow hedges Primarily revenue (35 ) 194 264 Estimated tax Income taxes 12 (72 ) (98 ) (23 ) 122 166 Pension and postretirement medical expense Cost and expenses (380 ) (432 ) (265 ) Estimated tax Income taxes 102 160 98 (278 ) (272 ) (167 ) Total reclassifications for the period $ (301 ) $ (133 ) $ (1 )

Equity-Based Compensation

Equity-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
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 generally 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 September 29, 2018 , 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 55 million shares and the number available for issuance assuming all awards are in the form of RSUs was approximately 28 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, generally 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 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , the weighted average assumptions used in the option-valuation model were as follows: 2018 2017 2016 Risk-free interest rate 2.4 % 2.6 % 2.3 % Expected volatility 23 % 22 % 26 % Dividend yield 1.57 % 1.58 % 1.32 % Termination rate 4.8 % 4.0 % 4.0 % Exercise multiple 1.75 1.62 1.62 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 and RSUs on income and cash flows for fiscal years 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , was as follows: 2018 2017 2016 Stock option $ 87 $ 90 $ 93 RSUs 306 274 293 Total equity-based compensation expense (1) 393 364 386 Tax impact (99 ) (123 ) (131 ) Reduction in net income $ 294 $ 241 $ 255 Equity-based compensation expense capitalized during the period $ 70 $ 78 $ 78 Tax benefit reported in cash flow from financing activities (2) n/a n/a $ 208 (1) Equity-based compensation expense is net of capitalized equity-based compensation and estimated forfeitures and excludes amortization of previously capitalized equity-based compensation costs. (2) The amount for fiscal 2018 and 2017 is not applicable as the Company adopted new accounting guidance in fiscal 2017. The following table summarizes information about stock option transactions (shares in millions): 2018 Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding at beginning of year 24 $ 76.68 Awards forfeited (1 ) 107.69 Awards granted 4 111.48 Awards exercised (3 ) 58.09 Outstanding at end of year 24 $ 84.14 Exercisable at end of year 14 $ 69.06 The following tables summarize information about stock options vested and expected to vest at September 29, 2018 (shares in millions): Vested Range of Exercise Prices Number of Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Years of Contractual Life $ — — $ 45 3 $ 38.13 2.8 $ 46 — $ 60 3 50.75 4.2 $ 61 — $ 90 3 72.94 5.2 $ 91 — $ 115 5 101.92 7.0 14 Expected to Vest Range of Exercise Prices Number of Options (1) Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Years of Contractual Life $ 90 — $ 105 1 $ 93.09 6.5 $ 106 — $ 110 3 105.24 8.3 $ 111 — $ 115 5 112.05 8.6 9 (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): 2018 Units Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Unvested at beginning of year 9 $ 101.17 Granted (1) 5 109.05 Vested (4 ) 113.21 Forfeited (1 ) 107.23 Unvested at end of year (2) 9 $ 108.74 (1) Includes 1.1 million Performance RSUs. (2) Includes 1.4 million Performance RSUs. The weighted average grant-date fair values of options granted during fiscal 2018 , 2017 and 2016 were $28.01 , $25.65 and $30.93 , respectively. The total intrinsic value (market value on date of exercise less exercise price) of options exercised and RSUs vested during fiscal 2018 , 2017 and 2016 totaled $585 million , $757 million and $981 million , respectively. The aggregate intrinsic values of stock options vested and expected to vest at September 29, 2018 were $684 million and $78 million , respectively. As of September 29, 2018 , unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options and RSUs was $122 million and $455 million , respectively. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.6 years for stock options and 1.7 years for RSUs. Cash received from option exercises for fiscal 2018 , 2017 and 2016 was $210 million , $276 million and $259 million , respectively. Tax benefits realized from tax deductions associated with option exercises and RSUs vesting for fiscal 2018 , 2017 and 2016 was $159 million , $264 million and $342 million , respectively.

Detail of Certain Balance Sheet

Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts	Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts Current receivables September 29, September 30, Accounts receivable $ 8,268 $ 7,611 Other 1,258 1,209 Allowance for doubtful accounts (192 ) (187 ) $ 9,334 $ 8,633 Other current assets Prepaid expenses $ 476 $ 445 Other 159 143 $ 635 $ 588 Parks, resorts and other property Attractions, buildings and improvements $ 28,995 $ 28,644 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 19,400 18,908 Land improvements 5,911 5,593 Leasehold improvements 932 898 55,238 54,043 Accumulated depreciation (30,764 ) (29,037 ) Projects in progress 3,942 2,145 Land 1,124 1,255 $ 29,540 $ 28,406 Intangible assets Character/franchise intangibles and copyrights $ 5,829 $ 5,829 Other amortizable intangible assets 1,213 1,154 Accumulated amortization (2,070 ) (1,828 ) Net amortizable intangible assets 4,972 5,155 FCC licenses 602 602 Trademarks 1,218 1,218 Other indefinite lived intangible assets 20 20 $ 6,812 $ 6,995 Other non-current assets September 29, September 30, Receivables $ 1,928 $ 1,688 Prepaid expenses 919 233 Other 518 469 $ 3,365 $ 2,390 Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities Accounts payable $ 6,503 $ 6,305 Payroll and employee benefits 2,189 1,819 Other 787 731 $ 9,479 $ 8,855 Other long-term liabilities Pension and postretirement medical plan liabilities $ 2,712 $ 3,281 Other 3,878 3,162 $ 6,590 $ 6,443

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
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 $44.6 billion , including approximately $0.4 billion for available programming as of September 29, 2018 , and approximately $42.5 billion related to sports programming rights, primarily for college football (including bowl games and the College Football Playoff) and basketball, NBA, NFL, MLB, UFC, US Open Tennis, Top Rank Boxing, the PGA Championship and various soccer rights. 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 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , including common-area maintenance and contingent rentals, was $930 million , $868 million and $847 million , respectively. The Company also has contractual commitments for the construction of three 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 $55.5 billion at September 29, 2018 , payable as follows: Broadcast Programming Operating Leases Other Total 2019 $ 7,340 $ 681 $ 1,793 $ 9,814 2020 7,475 571 1,269 9,315 2021 7,277 470 568 8,315 2022 5,317 381 1,095 6,793 2023 4,363 261 901 5,525 Thereafter 12,841 1,220 1,668 15,729 $ 44,613 $ 3,584 $ 7,294 $ 55,491 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 $371 million and $466 million at September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , respectively. Accumulated amortization related to these capital leases totaled $164 million and $233 million at September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , respectively. Future payments under these leases as of September 29, 2018 are as follows: 2019 $ 24 2020 21 2021 19 2022 18 2023 16 Thereafter 442 Total minimum obligations 540 Less amount representing interest (386 ) Present value of net minimum obligations 154 Less current portion (12 ) Long-term portion $ 142 Legal Matters The Company, together with, in some instances, certain of its directors and officers, is a defendant in various legal actions involving copyright, breach of contract and various other claims incident to the conduct of its businesses. Management does not believe that the Company has incurred a probable material loss by reason of any of the above actions. Contractual Guarantees The Company has guaranteed bond issuances by the Anaheim Public Authority that were used by the City of Anaheim to finance construction of infrastructure and a public parking facility adjacent to the Disneyland Resort. Revenues from sales, occupancy and property taxes from the Disneyland Resort and non-Disney hotels are used by the City of Anaheim to repay the bonds, which mature in 2037. In the event of a debt service shortfall, the Company will be responsible to fund the shortfall. As of September 29, 2018 , the remaining debt service obligation guaranteed by the Company was $296 million . To the extent that tax revenues exceed the debt service payments subsequent to the Company funding a shortfall, the Company would be reimbursed for any previously funded shortfalls. To date, tax revenues have exceeded the debt service payments for these bonds. The Company has guaranteed $113 million of Hulu’s $338 million term loan, which expires in August 2022. The Company is also committed to make a capital contribution of approximately $450 million to Hulu in calendar 2018. For the year ended September 29, 2018 , the Company made contributions of $341 million against this commitment. 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 $1.0 billion as of September 29, 2018 . Fiscal 2018 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 September 29, 2018 . Fiscal 2018 activity related to the allowance for credit losses was not material.

Fair Value Measurement

Fair Value Measurement	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
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 definitions of fair value measures and the Levels within the fair value hierarchy. Fair Value Measurement at September 29, 2018 Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Investments $ 38 $ — $ — $ 38 Derivatives Interest rate — — — — Foreign exchange — 469 — 469 Other — 15 — 15 Liabilities Derivatives Interest rate — (410 ) — (410 ) Foreign exchange — (274 ) — (274 ) Total recorded at fair value $ 38 $ (200 ) $ — $ (162 ) Fair value of borrowings $ — $ 19,826 $ 1,171 $ 20,997 Fair Value Measurement at September 30, 2017 Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Investments $ 36 $ — $ — $ 36 Derivatives Interest rate — 10 — 10 Foreign exchange — 403 — 403 Other — 8 — 8 Liabilities Derivatives Interest rate — (122 ) — (122 ) Foreign exchange — (427 ) — (427 ) Total recorded at fair value $ 36 $ (128 ) $ — $ (92 ) Fair value of borrowings $ — $ 23,110 $ 2,764 $ 25,874 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. Level 3 borrowings include Asia Theme Park borrowings, which are valued based on the current borrowing cost and credit risk of the Asia Theme Parks as well as historical market transactions and prevailing market interest rates. Level 3 borrowings at September 30, 2017 also include borrowings in connection with the acquisition of BAMTech, which were paid in January 2018. 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. These assets are evaluated when certain triggering events occur (including a decrease in estimated future cash flows) that indicate the asset should be evaluated for impairment. Goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets must be evaluated at least annually. During fiscal 2018, the Company recorded impairment charges for two equity investments that had a fair value of $392 million and a carrying value of $602 million . The fair value reflected the estimated discounted future cash flows, which is a Level 3 valuation technique. The impairment of $210 million was recorded in “ Equity in the income (loss) of investees, net ” in the Consolidated Statements of Income. During fiscal 2017 , the Company recorded film production cost impairment charges of $115 million , which were reported in “Cost of services” in the Consolidated Statements of Income. At September 30, 2017 , the aggregate carrying value of the films for which we prepared the fair value analyses was $143 million . The film impairment charges reflected the excess of the unamortized cost of the impaired films over their estimated fair value using estimated discounted future cash flows. 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 September 29, 2018 , 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 and maintains short-term liquidity needs in high quality money market funds. As of September 29, 2018 , the Company did not have balances (excluding money market funds) with individual financial institutions that exceeded 10% of the Company’s total cash and cash equivalents. The Company’s trade receivables and financial investments do not represent a significant concentration of credit risk at September 29, 2018 due to the wide variety of customers and markets in which the Company’s products are sold, the dispersion of our customers across geographic areas and the diversification of the Company’s portfolio among financial institutions.

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
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 September 29, 2018 Current Assets Other Assets Other Current Liabilities Other Long- Term Liabilities Derivatives designated as hedges Foreign exchange $ 166 $ 169 $ (80 ) $ (39 ) Interest rate — — (329 ) — Other 13 2 — — Derivatives not designated as hedges Foreign exchange 38 96 (95 ) (60 ) Interest Rate — — — (81 ) Gross fair value of derivatives 217 267 (504 ) (180 ) Counterparty netting (158 ) (227 ) 254 131 Cash collateral (received)/paid — — 135 5 Net derivative positions $ 59 $ 40 $ (115 ) $ (44 ) As of September 30, 2017 Current Assets Other Assets Other Current Liabilities Other Long- Term Liabilities Derivatives designated as hedges Foreign exchange $ 175 $ 190 $ (192 ) $ (170 ) Interest rate — 10 (106 ) — Other 6 2 — — Derivatives not designated as hedges Foreign exchange 38 — (46 ) (19 ) Interest Rate — — — (16 ) Gross fair value of derivatives 219 202 (344 ) (205 ) Counterparty netting (142 ) (190 ) 188 144 Cash collateral (received)/paid (20 ) (7 ) 19 — Net derivative positions $ 57 $ 5 $ (137 ) $ (61 ) 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 primarily uses pay-floating and pay-fixed interest rate swaps to facilitate its interest rate risk 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 September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , the total notional amount of the Company’s pay-floating interest rate swaps was $7.6 billion and $8.2 billion , respectively. The following table summarizes adjustments related to fair value hedges included in “Interest expense, net” in the Consolidated Statements of Income. 2018 2017 2016 Gain (loss) on interest rate swaps $ (230 ) $ (211 ) $ 18 Gain (loss) on hedged borrowings 230 211 (18 ) In addition, the Company realized net expense of $15 million during fiscal 2018 and net benefits of $35 million and $94 million for fiscal years 2017 and 2016 , respectively, in “Interest expense, net” related to 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 September 29, 2018 or at September 30, 2017 , and gains and losses related to pay-fixed swaps recognized in earnings for fiscal years 2018 , 2017 and 2016 were not material. To facilitate its interest rate risk management activities, the Company sold options in November 2016, October 2017 and April 2018 to enter into a future pay-floating interest rate swaps indexed to LIBOR for $2.0 billion in future borrowings. The fair values of these contracts were $81 million and $16 million at September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , respectively. The options are not designated as hedges and do not qualify for hedge accounting; accordingly, changes in their fair value are recorded in earnings. 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, Chinese yuan 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 September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , the notional amounts of the Company’s net foreign exchange cash flow hedges were $6.2 billion and $6.3 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 2018 , 2017 and 2016 were not material. Net deferred gains recorded in AOCI for contracts that will mature in the next twelve months totaled $92 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 September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 were $3.3 billion and $3.6 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 2018 , 2017 and 2016 by the corresponding line item in which they are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income: Costs and Expenses Interest expense, net Income Tax Expense 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 Net gains (losses) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities $ (146 ) $ 105 $ 2 $ 39 $ (13 ) $ (2 ) $ 29 $ 3 $ 49 Net gains (losses) on foreign exchange risk management contracts not designated as hedges 104 (120 ) (65 ) (46 ) 11 — (19 ) 24 (24 ) Net gains (losses) $ (42 ) $ (15 ) $ (63 ) $ (7 ) $ (2 ) $ (2 ) $ 10 $ 27 $ 25 Commodity Price Risk Management The Company is subject to the volatility of commodities prices, and the Company designates certain commodity forward contracts as cash flow hedges of forecasted commodity purchases. Mark-to-market gains and losses on these contracts are deferred in AOCI and are recognized in earnings when the hedged transactions occur, offsetting changes in the value of commodity purchases. The notional amount of these commodities contracts at September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 and related gains or losses recognized in earnings were not material for fiscal years 2018 , 2017 and 2016 . 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 September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 were not material. The related gains or losses recognized in earnings were not material for fiscal years 2018 , 2017 and 2016 . Contingent Features and Cash Collateral The Company has master netting arrangements by counterparty with respect to certain derivative financial instrument contracts. The Company may be required to post collateral in the event that a net liability position with a counterparty exceeds limits defined by contract and that vary with the Company’s credit rating. In addition, these contracts may require a counterparty to post collateral to the Company in the event that a net receivable position with a counterparty exceeds limits defined by contract and that vary with the counterparty’s credit rating. If the Company’s or the counterparty’s credit ratings were to fall below investment grade, such counterparties or the Company would also have the right to terminate our derivative contracts, which could lead to a net payment to or from the Company for the aggregate net value by counterparty of our derivative contracts. The aggregate fair values of derivative instruments with credit-risk-related contingent features in a net liability position by counterparty were $299 million and $217 million at September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , respectively.

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Restructuring and Impairment Charges	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Impairment Charges	Restructuring and Impairment Charges The Company recorded $33 million , $98 million and $156 million of restructuring and impairment charges in fiscal years 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively. Charges in fiscal 2018 were due to severance costs. Charges in fiscal 2017 were due to severance costs and asset impairments. Charges in fiscal 2016 were due to asset impairments and severance and contract termination costs.

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New Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block]	New Accounting Pronouncements Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income In February 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued guidance as a result of the Tax Act to permit the reclassification of certain tax effects from AOCI to retained earnings. Current accounting guidance requires that adjustments to deferred tax assets and liabilities for changes in enacted tax rates be recorded through income from continuing operations even if the deferred taxes were originally established through comprehensive income. The new guidance allows companies to make a one-time election to reclassify the tax effects resulting from the Tax Act on items in AOCI to retained earnings. The new guidance is effective beginning with the first quarter of the Company’s 2020 fiscal year (with early adoption permitted). The guidance should be applied either retrospectively to each period (or periods) in which the effect of the change in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate in the Tax Act is recognized or as a cumulative adjustment in the first period of adoption. The Company is still assessing whether it will make the one-time election to reclassify the tax-effects to retained earnings. Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities In August 2017, the FASB issued guidance to improve certain aspects of the hedge accounting model including making more risk management strategies eligible for hedge accounting and simplifying the assessment of hedge effectiveness. The Company will adopt the standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The adoption will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements as our historical hedging ineffectiveness has been immaterial. Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost In March 2017, the FASB issued guidance that requires presentation of the components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit costs other than service costs, in an income statement line item outside of a subtotal of income from operations. The service cost component will continue to be presented in the same line items as other employee compensation costs. In addition, under the guidance only service costs are eligible for capitalization, for example, as part of a self-constructed fixed asset or a film production. The Company will adopt the standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The adoption will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. The guidance is required to be adopted retrospectively with respect to income statement presentation and prospectively for the capitalization requirement. See Note 10 for the amount of each component of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit costs we have reported historically. These amounts of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit costs are not necessarily indicative of amounts that may arise in future fiscal years. Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory In October 2016, the FASB issued guidance that requires recognition of the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs instead of when the asset is ultimately sold to an outside party. The Company will adopt the standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The adoption will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. The guidance requires prospective adoption with a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings at the beginning of fiscal 2019. 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. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the new guidance on its financial statements. The standard can be adopted either as of the effective date without restating prior periods or retrospectively by restating prior periods. The guidance is effective at the beginning of the Company’s 2020 fiscal year (with early adoption permitted). As of September 29, 2018, the Company had an estimated $3.6 billion in undiscounted future minimum lease commitments. 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, eliminating industry-specific accounting rules. The core principle is to recognize revenue upon the transfer of control 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 at the beginning of the Company’s 2019 fiscal year. We have reviewed our significant revenue streams and identified required changes to our revenue recognition policies. While not expected to be material, the more significant changes to the Company’s revenue recognition policies are in the following areas: • For television and film content licensing agreements with multiple availability windows with the same licensee, the Company will defer more revenues to future windows than is currently deferred. • For licenses of character images, brands and trademarks subject to minimum guaranteed license fees, we currently recognize the difference between the minimum guaranteed amount and actual royalties earned from licensee merchandise sales (“shortfalls”) at the end of the contract period. Under the new guidance, projected guarantee shortfalls will be recognized straight-line over the remaining license period once an expected shortfall is identified. • For licenses that include multiple television and film titles subject to minimum guaranteed license fees that are recoupable against the licensee’s aggregate underlying sales from all titles, the Company will allocate the minimum guaranteed license fee to each title and recognize the allocated license fee as revenue when the title is made available to the customer. License fees in excess of the allocated by-title minimum guarantee are deferred until the aggregate contractual minimum guarantee has been exceeded and thereafter recognized as earned based on the licensee’s underlying sales. Under current guidance, an upfront allocation of the minimum guarantee is not required as license fees are recognized as earned based on the licensee’s underlying sales with any shortfalls recognized at the end of the contract period. • For renewals or extensions of license agreements for television and film content, we will recognize revenue when the licensed content becomes available under the renewal or extension, instead of when the agreement is renewed or extended. We have developed processes to capture the information necessary for the expanded disclosures required under the new guidance, and implemented updates needed to our internal controls to support our new revenue recognition policies and disclosure requirements. The guidance may be adopted either by restating fiscal 2017 and 2018 to reflect the impact of the new guidance (full retrospective method) or by recording the impact of adoption as an adjustment to retained earnings at the beginning of fiscal 2019 (modified retrospective method). The Company will adopt the standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 using the modified retrospective method. The adoption will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. The Company’s equity method investees are considered private companies for purposes of applying the new guidance and are not required to adopt the new standard until fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. Our significant equity method investees have substantially completed their assessment of the impact of adopting the new standard on their financial statements. We currently do not expect any material impacts to the Company’s consolidated financial statements upon the investees’ adoption of the new guidance.

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY	QUARTERLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY (in millions, except per share data) (unaudited) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2018 Revenues $ 15,351 $ 14,548 $ 15,228 $ 14,307 Segment operating income (5) 3,986 4,237 4,193 3,290 Net income 4,473 3,115 3,059 2,419 Net income attributable to Disney 4,423 2,937 2,916 2,322 Earnings per share: Diluted $ 2.91 (1) $ 1.95 (2) $ 1.95 (3) $ 1.55 (4) Basic 2.93 1.95 1.96 1.56 2017 Revenues $ 14,784 $ 13,336 $ 14,238 $ 12,779 Segment operating income (5) 3,956 3,996 4,011 2,812 Net income 2,488 2,539 2,474 1,865 Net income attributable to Disney 2,479 2,388 2,366 1,747 Earnings per share: Diluted $ 1.55 $ 1.50 $ 1.51 (3) $ 1.13 (4) Basic 1.56 1.51 1.51 1.14 (1) Results for the first quarter of fiscal 2018 included an estimated net benefit from the Deferred Remeasurement, partially offset by the Deemed Repatriation Tax as a result of the Tax Act (Tax Act Estimate), which had a favorable impact of $1.00 on diluted earnings per share, and a gain from the sale of property rights, which had a favorable impact of $0.03 on diluted earnings per share. These favorable impacts were partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges, which had an adverse impact of $0.01 on diluted earnings per share. (2) Results for the second quarter of fiscal 2018 included a net benefit of updating prior-period Tax Act estimate, which had a favorable impact of $0.09 on diluted earnings per share, and proceeds from legal insurance recoveries, which had a favorable impact of $0.02 on diluted earnings per share. These favorable impacts were partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges, which had an adverse impact of $0.01 per diluted earnings per share. (3) Results for the third quarter of fiscal 2018 included a net benefit of updating prior-period Tax Act estimate, which had a favorable impact of $0.07 on diluted earnings per share. Results for the third quarter of fiscal 2017 included a charge, net of committed insurance recoveries, incurred in connection with the settlement of litigation, which had an adverse impact of $0.07 on diluted earnings per share. (4) Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 included a gain in connection with the sale of real estate, which had a favorable impact of $0.25 on diluted earnings per share, partially offset by equity investment impairments, which had an adverse impact of $0.11 per diluted earnings per share, and the impact of updating prior-period Tax Act estimate, which had an adverse impact of $0.06 per diluted earnings per share. Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 included a non-cash net gain in connection with the acquisition of a controlling interest in BAMTech, which had a favorable impact of $0.10 per diluted earnings per share, partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges, which had an adverse impact of $0.04 per diluted earnings per share. (5) Segment operating results reflect earnings before the corporate and unallocated shared expenses, restructuring and impairment charges, other income, net, interest expense, net, income taxes and noncontrolling interests.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
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 or controlled subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company enters into relationships or investments with other entities that may be variable interest entities (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 (as defined by ASC 810-10-25-38) to the VIE. Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and Shanghai Disney Resort (collectively the Asia Theme Parks) are VIEs in which the Company has less than 50% equity ownership. Company subsidiaries (the Management Companies) have management agreements with the Asia 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 Asia Theme Parks. In addition, the Management Companies receive management fees under these arrangements that we believe could be significant to the Asia Theme Parks. Therefore, the Company has consolidated the Asia 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 2018 , 2017 and 2016 were fifty-two week years.
Reclassifications	Reclassifications Certain reclassifications have been made in the fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016 financial statements and notes to conform to the fiscal 2018 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 and production costs and 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 and Blu-ray discs • 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 and production costs and participations and residuals costs • Distribution costs • Operating labor • Retail occupancy 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 MVPD subscribers. Revenues from theme park ticket sales are recognized when the tickets are used. Revenues from annual pass sales are recognized ratably over the period for which the pass is available for use. Revenues from the theatrical distribution of motion pictures are recognized when motion pictures are exhibited. Revenues from home entertainment 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 delivered 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 2018 , 2017 and 2016 was $2.8 billion , $2.6 billion and $2.9 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. Cash and cash equivalents subject to contractual restrictions and not readily available are classified as restricted cash. The Company’s restricted cash balances are primarily made up of cash posted as collateral for certain derivative instruments. The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheet to the total of the amounts in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. September 29, 2018 September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016 Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,150 $ 4,017 $ 4,610 Restricted cash included in: Other current assets 1 26 96 Other assets 4 21 54 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash in the statement of cash flows $ 4,155 $ 4,064 $ 4,760
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. Significant businesses where the local currency is the functional currency include the Asia Theme Parks, Disneyland Paris and international locations of The Disney Stores. 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 net realizable value.
Film and Television Costs	Film and Television Costs Film and television costs include capitalizable production costs, production overhead, interest, development costs and acquired programming 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 are written off. Projects that have not been set for production within three years are also written off unless management has committed to a plan to proceed with the project and is actively working on and funding the project. 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 September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , capitalized software costs, net of accumulated depreciation, totaled $659 million and $710 million , respectively. The capitalized costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the software, ranging from 2 - 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, generally over estimated useful lives as follows: Attractions, buildings and improvements 20 – 40 years Furniture, fixtures and equipment 3 – 25 years Land improvements 20 – 40 years Leasehold improvements Life of lease or asset life if less
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 an operating segment or one level below the operating segment. The Company compares the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying amount, and to the extent the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, an impairment of goodwill is recognized for the excess up to the amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. 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. 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, long-lived assets and investments for impairment and recorded non-cash impairment charges of $210 million , $22 million and $7 million in fiscal years 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively. The fiscal 2018 impairment charges related to equity investments and were recorded in “ Equity in the income (loss) of investees, net ” in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The fiscal 2017 and 2016 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 2019 through 2023 to be as follows: 2019 $ 258 2020 233 2021 230 2022 228 2023 202
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: 2018 2017 2016 Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding (basic) 1,499 1,568 1,629 Weighted average dilutive impact of Awards 8 10 10 Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding (diluted) 1,507 1,578 1,639 Awards excluded from diluted earnings per share 12 10 6

Description of the Business a_2

Description of the Business and Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
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 income is as follows: 2018 2017 2016 Media Networks $ 131 $ 344 $ 597 Parks and Resorts (23 ) (25 ) (3 ) Consumer Products & Interactive Media — 1 — Equity in the income of investees included in segment operating income 108 320 594 Impairment of equity investments: Vice (157 ) — — Villages Nature (53 ) — — Vice Gain — — 332 Equity in the income (loss) of investees, net $ (102 ) $ 320 $ 926
Financial Information by Operating Segments	2018 2017 2016 Revenues Media Networks $ 24,500 $ 23,510 $ 23,689 Parks and Resorts 20,296 18,415 16,974 Studio Entertainment Third parties 9,431 7,887 8,701 Intersegment 556 492 740 9,987 8,379 9,441 Consumer Products & Interactive Media Third parties 5,207 5,325 6,268 Intersegment (556 ) (492 ) (740 ) 4,651 4,833 5,528 Total consolidated revenues $ 59,434 $ 55,137 $ 55,632 Segment operating income Media Networks $ 6,625 $ 6,902 $ 7,755 Parks and Resorts 4,469 3,774 3,298 Studio Entertainment 2,980 2,355 2,703 Consumer Products & Interactive Media 1,632 1,744 1,965 Total segment operating income $ 15,706 $ 14,775 $ 15,721 Reconciliation of segment operating income to income before income taxes Segment operating income $ 15,706 $ 14,775 $ 15,721 Corporate and unallocated shared expenses (761 ) (582 ) (640 ) Restructuring and impairment charges (33 ) (98 ) (156 ) Other income, net 601 78 — Interest expense, net (574 ) (385 ) (260 ) Vice Gain — — 332 Infinity Charge (1) — — (129 ) Impairment of equity investments (210 ) — — Income before income taxes $ 14,729 $ 13,788 $ 14,868 Capital expenditures Media Networks Cable Networks $ 202 $ 75 $ 86 Broadcasting 87 64 80 Parks and Resorts Domestic 3,212 2,375 2,180 International 671 816 2,035 Studio Entertainment 96 85 86 Consumer Products & Interactive Media 18 30 53 Corporate 179 178 253 Total capital expenditures $ 4,465 $ 3,623 $ 4,773 2018 2017 2016 Depreciation expense Media Networks $ 264 $ 225 $ 237 Parks and Resorts Domestic 1,410 1,336 1,273 International 742 660 445 Studio Entertainment 55 50 51 Consumer Products & Interactive Media 69 63 63 Corporate 218 252 251 Total depreciation expense $ 2,758 $ 2,586 $ 2,320 Amortization of intangible assets Media Networks $ 62 $ 12 $ 18 Parks and Resorts 4 3 3 Studio Entertainment 64 65 74 Consumer Products & Interactive Media 123 116 112 Total amortization of intangible assets $ 253 $ 196 $ 207 Identifiable assets (2) Media Networks $ 35,899 $ 32,475 Parks and Resorts 30,670 29,492 Studio Entertainment 17,154 16,307 Consumer Products & Interactive Media 8,793 8,996 Corporate (3) 6,082 4,919 Unallocated Goodwill (4) — 3,600 Total consolidated assets $ 98,598 $ 95,789 Supplemental revenue data Affiliate fees $ 13,279 $ 12,659 $ 12,259 Advertising 7,904 8,237 8,649 Retail merchandise, food and beverage 6,923 6,433 6,116 Theme park admissions 7,183 6,502 5,900 Revenues United States and Canada $ 45,038 $ 41,881 $ 42,616 Europe 7,026 6,541 6,714 Asia Pacific 5,531 5,075 4,582 Latin America and Other 1,839 1,640 1,720 $ 59,434 $ 55,137 $ 55,632 Segment operating income United States and Canada $ 11,413 $ 10,962 $ 12,139 Europe 1,922 1,812 1,815 Asia Pacific 1,869 1,626 1,324 Latin America and Other 502 375 443 $ 15,706 $ 14,775 $ 15,721 2018 2017 Long-lived assets (5) United States and Canada $ 65,245 $ 61,215 Europe 6,275 8,208 Asia Pacific 7,775 8,196 Latin America and Other 131 155 $ 79,426 $ 77,774 (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 (Infinity 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: 2018 2017 Media Networks $ 2,750 $ 2,998 Parks and Resorts 1 70 Studio Entertainment 1 1 Consumer Products & Interactive Media — — Corporate 16 18 $ 2,768 $ 3,087 Goodwill and intangible assets by segment are as follows: 2018 2017 Media Networks $ 21,417 $ 18,346 Parks and Resorts 388 391 Studio Entertainment 8,644 8,360 Consumer Products & Interactive Media 7,502 7,594 Corporate 130 130 Unallocated Goodwill — 3,600 $ 38,081 $ 38,421 (3) Primarily fixed assets and cash and cash equivalents. (4) Unallocated Goodwill relates to the BAMTech acquisition (see Note 3 for further discussion of the transaction). (5) Long-lived assets are total assets less the following: current assets, long-term receivables, deferred taxes, financial investments and derivatives.

Summary of Significant Accoun_3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash [Table Text Block]	The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheet to the total of the amounts in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. September 29, 2018 September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016 Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,150 $ 4,017 $ 4,610 Restricted cash included in: Other current assets 1 26 96 Other assets 4 21 54 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash in the statement of cash flows $ 4,155 $ 4,064 $ 4,760
Depreciation Computed on Straight-Line Method Over Estimated Useful Lives	Depreciation is computed on the straight-line method, generally over estimated useful lives as follows: Attractions, buildings and improvements 20 – 40 years Furniture, fixtures and equipment 3 – 25 years Land improvements 20 – 40 years Leasehold improvements Life of lease or asset life if less
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 2019 through 2023 to be as follows: 2019 $ 258 2020 233 2021 230 2022 228 2023 202
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: 2018 2017 2016 Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding (basic) 1,499 1,568 1,629 Weighted average dilutive impact of Awards 8 10 10 Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding (diluted) 1,507 1,578 1,639 Awards excluded from diluted earnings per share 12 10 6

Acquisitions (Tables)

Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 are as follows: Media Networks Parks and Resorts Studio Entertainment Consumer Products & Interactive Media Unallocated (1) Total Balance at Oct. 1, 2016 $ 16,345 $ 291 $ 6,830 $ 4,344 $ — $ 27,810 Acquisitions — — — — 3,600 3,600 Dispositions — — — — — — Other, net (20 ) — (13 ) 49 — 16 Balance at Sept. 30, 2017 $ 16,325 $ 291 $ 6,817 $ 4,393 $ 3,600 $ 31,426 Acquisitions — — — — — — Dispositions — — — — — — Other, net 3,063 — 347 33 (3,600 ) (157 ) Balance at Sept. 29, 2018 $ 19,388 $ 291 $ 7,164 $ 4,426 $ — $ 31,269 (1) Other, net primarily represents the allocation of BAMTech goodwill to segments based on the final purchase price allocation and also includes the impact of updates to our initial estimated fair value of intangible assets related to BAMTech.

Dispositions and Other Income_2

Dispositions and Other Income/(Expense) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other income, net	Other income, net is as follows: 2018 2017 2016 Gains on sales of real estate and property rights $ 560 $ — $ — Settlement of litigation 38 (177 ) — Gain related to the acquisition of BAMTech 3 255 — Other income, net $ 601 $ 78 $ —

Investments (Tables)

Investments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
Investments [Abstract]
Investments	Investments consist of the following: September 29, September 30, Investments, equity basis $ 2,768 $ 3,087 Investments, other 131 115 $ 2,899 $ 3,202
Combined Financial Information for Equity Investments	The Company’s significant equity investments primarily consist of media and parks and resorts investments and include A + E ( 50% ownership), CTV Specialty Television, Inc. ( 30% ownership), Hulu ( 30% ownership), Seven TV ( 20% ownership), Vice ( 21% effective ownership including A+E ownership) and Villages Nature ( 50% ownership). A summary of combined financial information for equity investments is as follows: Results of Operations: 2018 2017 2016 Revenues $ 9,085 $ 8,122 $ 7,416 Net income (152 ) 857 1,855 Balance Sheet September 29, September 30, October 1, Current assets $ 4,542 $ 4,623 $ 4,801 Non-current assets 9,998 10,047 8,906 $ 14,540 $ 14,670 $ 13,707 Current liabilities $ 3,197 $ 2,852 $ 2,018 Non-current liabilities 4,840 5,056 4,531 Redeemable preferred stock 1,362 1,123 583 Shareholders’ equity 5,141 5,639 6,575 $ 14,540 $ 14,670 $ 13,707

International Theme Parks (Tabl

International Theme Parks (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
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 September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 : 2018 2017 Cash and cash equivalents $ 834 $ 843 Other current assets 400 376 Total current assets 1,234 1,219 Parks, resorts and other property 8,973 9,403 Other assets 103 111 Total assets (1) $ 10,310 $ 10,733 Current liabilities $ 921 $ 1,163 Borrowings - long-term 1,106 1,145 Other long-term liabilities 382 371 Total liabilities (1) $ 2,409 $ 2,679 (1) The total assets of the Asia Theme Parks were $8 billion at both September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 including parks, resorts and other property of $7 billion . The total liabilities of the Asia Theme Parks were $2 billion at both September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 .
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 statement of income for fiscal 2018: Revenues $ 3,834 Costs and expenses (3,649 ) Equity in the loss of investees (76 )

Film and Television Costs and_2

Film and Television Costs and Advances (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
Disclosure Film And Television Costs [Abstract]
Film and Television Costs and Advances	Film and television costs and advances are as follows: September 29, 2018 September 30, 2017 Theatrical film costs Released, less amortization $ 1,911 $ 1,658 Completed, not released 397 — In-process 2,974 3,200 In development or pre-production 173 306 5,455 5,164 Television costs Released, less amortization 1,301 1,152 Completed, not released 462 472 In-process 420 364 In development or pre-production 2 53 2,185 2,041 Television programming rights and advances 1,562 1,554 9,202 8,759 Less current portion 1,314 1,278 Non-current portion $ 7,888 $ 7,481

Borrowings (Tables)

Borrowings (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Borrowings including Impact of Interest Rate Swaps Designated as Hedges	The Company’s borrowings at September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , including the impact of interest rate and cross-currency swaps, are summarized below: 2018 2018 2017 Stated Interest Rate (1) Pay Floating Interest rate and Cross- Currency Swaps (2) Effective Interest Rate (3) Swap Maturities Commercial paper $ 1,005 $ 2,772 — $ — 2.24 % U.S. and European medium-term notes (4) 17,942 19,721 2.91 % 6,600 3.27 % 2019-2027 Foreign currency denominated debt 955 13 2.76 % 955 2.92 % 2025 Capital Cities/ABC debt 103 105 8.75 % — 5.99 % BAMTech acquisition payable — 1,581 — % — — % Other (5) (276 ) (46 ) — 19,729 24,146 2.79 % 7,555 3.22 % Asia Theme Parks borrowings 1,145 1,145 1.33 % — 5.17 % Total borrowings 20,874 25,291 2.71 % 7,555 3.32 % Less current portion 3,790 6,172 1.85 % 1,600 2.94 % Total long-term borrowings $ 17,084 $ 19,119 $ 5,955 (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 September 29, 2018 ; 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 September 29, 2018 . (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 $121 million and $138 million at September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , respectively. (5) Includes market value adjustments for debt with qualifying hedges, which reduce borrowings by $304 million and $73 million at September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , 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 2019 $ 6,000 $ — $ 6,000 Facility expiring March 2021 2,250 — 2,250 Facility expiring March 2023 4,000 — 4,000 Total $ 12,250 $ — $ 12,250
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 Oct. 1, 2016 $ 777 $ 744 $ 1,521 Additions 372 6,364 6,736 Payments — (5,489 ) (5,489 ) Other Activity 2 2 4 Balance at Sept. 30, 2017 $ 1,151 $ 1,621 $ 2,772 Additions — 8,079 8,079 Payments (1,099 ) (8,748 ) (9,847 ) Other Activity (2 ) 3 1 Balance at Sept. 29, 2018 $ 50 $ 955 $ 1,005 (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 Asia Theme Parks Consolidation Asia Theme Parks Total 2019 $ 3,763 $ 39 $ 3,802 2020 3,000 — 3,000 2021 2,106 — 2,106 2022 1,900 10 1,910 2023 1,000 36 1,036 Thereafter 8,385 1,060 9,445 $ 20,154 $ 1,145 $ 21,299

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Before Income Taxes	Income Before Income Taxes 2018 2017 2016 Domestic (including U.S. exports) $ 12,914 $ 12,611 $ 14,018 Foreign subsidiaries 1,815 1,177 850 $ 14,729 $ 13,788 $ 14,868
Income Tax Expense / (Benefit)	Income Tax Expense/(Benefit) Current Federal $ 2,240 $ 3,229 $ 3,146 State 362 360 154 Foreign (1) 642 489 533 3,244 4,078 3,833 Deferred Federal (2) (1,577 ) 370 1,172 State (20 ) 5 100 Foreign 16 (31 ) (27 ) (1,581 ) 344 1,245 $ 1,663 $ 4,422 $ 5,078 (1) Includes foreign withholding taxes (2) Includes the Tax Act Deferred Remeasurement
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities September 29, 2018 September 30, 2017 Deferred tax assets Net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards $ (1,437 ) $ (1,705 ) Accrued liabilities (1,214 ) (2,422 ) Other (328 ) (386 ) Total deferred tax assets (2,979 ) (4,513 ) Deferred tax liabilities Depreciable, amortizable and other property 3,678 5,692 Investment in foreign entities 351 518 Licensing revenues 265 476 Investment in U.S. entities 189 292 Other 88 130 Total deferred tax liabilities 4,571 7,108 Net deferred tax liability before valuation allowance 1,592 2,595 Valuation allowance 1,383 1,716 Net deferred tax liability $ 2,975 $ 4,311
Reconciliation of Effective Income Tax Rate to Federal Rate	A reconciliation of the effective income tax rate to the federal rate is as follows: 2018 2017 2016 Federal income tax rate 24.5 % 35.0 % 35.0 % State taxes, net of federal benefit 1.9 1.7 1.8 Domestic production activity deduction (1.4 ) (2.1 ) (1.6 ) Earnings in jurisdictions taxed at rates different from the statutory U.S. federal rate (1.1 ) (1.6 ) (1.1 ) Tax Act (1) (11.5 ) — — Other, including tax reserves and related interest (1.1 ) (0.9 ) 0.1 11.3 % 32.1 % 34.2 % (1) Reflects the impact from the Deferred Remeasurement, net of the Deemed Repatriation Tax
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: 2018 2017 2016 Balance at the beginning of the year $ 832 $ 844 $ 912 Increases for current year tax positions 64 61 71 Increases for prior year tax positions 48 13 142 Decreases in prior year tax positions (135 ) (55 ) (158 ) Settlements with taxing authorities (161 ) (31 ) (123 ) Balance at the end of the year $ 648 $ 832 $ 844

Pension and Other Benefit Pro_2

Pension and Other Benefit Programs (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
Retirement Benefits [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 September 29, 2018 September 30, 2017 September 29, 2018 September 30, Projected benefit obligations Beginning obligations $ (14,532 ) $ (14,480 ) $ (1,746 ) $ (1,759 ) Service cost (350 ) (368 ) (10 ) (11 ) Interest cost (489 ) (447 ) (60 ) (56 ) Actuarial gain 416 343 166 42 Plan amendments and other (12 ) (22 ) (10 ) (9 ) Benefits paid 467 442 51 47 Ending obligations $ (14,500 ) $ (14,532 ) $ (1,609 ) $ (1,746 ) Fair value of plans’ assets Beginning fair value $ 12,325 $ 10,401 $ 696 $ 614 Actual return on plan assets 579 1,056 34 61 Contributions 335 1,348 45 61 Benefits paid (467 ) (442 ) (51 ) (47 ) Expenses and other (44 ) (38 ) 7 7 Ending fair value $ 12,728 $ 12,325 $ 731 $ 696 Underfunded status of the plans $ (1,772 ) $ (2,207 ) $ (878 ) $ (1,050 ) Amounts recognized in the balance sheet Non-current assets $ 113 $ 70 $ — $ — Current liabilities (51 ) (46 ) — — Non-current liabilities (1,834 ) (2,231 ) (878 ) (1,050 ) $ (1,772 ) $ (2,207 ) $ (878 ) $ (1,050 )
Net Periodic Benefit Cost	The components of net periodic benefit cost are as follows: Pension Plans Postretirement Medical Plans 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 Service cost $ 350 $ 368 $ 318 $ 10 $ 11 $ 11 Interest cost 489 447 458 60 56 61 Expected return on plan assets (901 ) (874 ) (747 ) (53 ) (49 ) (45 ) Amortization of prior year service costs 13 12 14 — — (1 ) Recognized net actuarial loss 348 405 242 14 17 8 Net periodic benefit cost $ 299 $ 358 $ 285 $ 31 $ 35 $ 34
Key Assumptions	Key assumptions are as follows: Pension Plans Postretirement Medical Plans 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 Discount rate used to determine the fiscal year end benefit obligation 4.31 % 3.88 % 3.73 % 4.31 % 3.88 % 3.73 % Discount rate used to determine the interest cost component of net periodic benefit cost 3.46 % 3.18 % 3.81 % 3.49 % 3.18 % 3.81 % Rate of return on plan assets 7.50 % 7.50 % 7.50 % 7.50 % 7.50 % 7.50 % Weighted average rate of compensation increase to determine the fiscal year end benefit obligation 3.20 % 2.90 % 3.00 % 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 2032 2031 2030
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Before Tax, Not yet Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost	AOCI, before tax, as of September 29, 2018 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 $ (52 ) $ — $ (52 ) Net actuarial loss (4,184 ) (36 ) (4,220 ) Total amounts included in AOCI (4,236 ) (36 ) (4,272 ) Prepaid / (accrued) pension cost 2,464 (842 ) 1,622 Net balance sheet liability $ (1,772 ) $ (878 ) $ (2,650 )
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 September 29, 2018 that are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost during fiscal 2019 are: Pension Plans Postretirement Medical Plans Total Prior service cost $ (12 ) $ — $ (12 ) Net actuarial loss (260 ) — (260 ) Total $ (272 ) $ — $ (272 )
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 September 29, 2018 Description Level 1 Level 2 Total Plan Asset Mix Cash $ 57 $ — $ 57 — % Common and preferred stocks (1) 3,023 — 3,023 22 % Mutual funds 800 800 6 % Government and federal agency bonds, notes and MBS 2,019 488 2,507 19 % Corporate bonds — 573 573 4 % Other mortgage- and asset-backed securities — 86 86 1 % Derivatives and other, net 3 (1 ) 2 — % Total investments in the fair value hierarchy $ 5,902 $ 1,146 $ 7,048 Assets valued at NAV as a practical expedient: Common collective funds 2,778 21 % Alternative investments 2,363 18 % Money market funds and other 1,270 9 % Total investments at fair value $ 13,459 100 % As of September 30, 2017 Description Level 1 Level 2 Total Plan Asset Mix Cash $ 88 $ — $ 88 1 % Common and preferred stocks (1) 2,974 — 2,974 23 % Mutual funds 771 — 771 6 % Government and federal agency bonds, notes and MBS 1,870 548 2,418 19 % Corporate bonds — 579 579 4 % Other mortgage- and asset-backed securities — 99 99 1 % Derivatives and other, net — 14 14 — % Total investments in the fair value hierarchy $ 5,703 $ 1,240 $ 6,943 Assets valued at NAV as a practical expedient: Common collective funds 2,727 21 % Alternative investments 2,201 17 % Money market funds and other 1,150 9 % Total investments at fair value $ 13,021 100 % (1) Includes 2.8 million shares of Company common stock valued at $332 million ( 2% of total plan assets) and 2.9 million shares valued at $282 million ( 2% of total plan assets) at September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , respectively.
Estimated Future Benefit Payments	The following table presents estimated future benefit payments for the next ten fiscal years: Pension Plans Postretirement Medical Plans (1) 2019 $ 534 $ 51 2020 544 54 2021 579 58 2022 618 63 2023 656 68 2024 – 2028 3,827 404 (1) Estimated future benefit payments are net of expected Medicare subsidy receipts of $80 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 7 % 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 September 29, 2018 and on cost for fiscal 2019 : 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 $ 241 $ 2,680 $ 135 $ (23 ) $ (213 ) 1 ppt increase (229 ) (2,275 ) (135 ) 30 283
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 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively: 2018 2017 2016 Pension plans $ 144 $ 127 $ 126 Health & welfare plans 172 160 167 Total contributions $ 316 $ 287 $ 293

Equity (Tables)

Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends Declared	The Company paid the following dividends in fiscal 2018 , 2017 and 2016 : Per Share Total Paid Payment Timing Related to Fiscal Period $0.84 $1.2 billion Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2018 First Half 2018 $0.84 $1.3 billion Second Quarter of Fiscal 2018 Second Half 2017 $0.78 $1.2 billion Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2017 First Half 2017 $0.78 $1.2 billion Second Quarter of Fiscal 2017 Second Half 2016 $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
Repurchases of Common Stock	The Company repurchased its common stock in fiscal 2018 , 2017 and 2016 as follows: Fiscal year Shares acquired Total paid 2018 35 million $3.6 billion 2017 89 million $9.4 billion 2016 74 million $7.5 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: Unrecognized Foreign AOCI Market Value Adjustments Investments Cash Flow Hedges AOCI, before tax Balance at October 3, 2015 $ 21 $ 523 $ (4,002 ) $ (431 ) $ (3,889 ) Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period 23 (297 ) (2,122 ) (90 ) (2,486 ) Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income — (264 ) 265 — 1 Balance at October 1, 2016 $ 44 $ (38 ) $ (5,859 ) $ (521 ) $ (6,374 ) Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period (2 ) 124 521 (2 ) 641 Reclassifications of net (gains) losses to net income (27 ) (194 ) 432 — 211 Balance at September 30, 2017 $ 15 $ (108 ) $ (4,906 ) $ (523 ) $ (5,522 ) Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period 9 250 203 (204 ) 258 Reclassifications of net (gains) losses to net income — 35 380 — 415 Balance at September 29, 2018 $ 24 $ 177 $ (4,323 ) $ (727 ) $ (4,849 ) Unrecognized Foreign AOCI Market Value Adjustments Investments Cash Flow Hedges Tax on AOCI Balance at October 3, 2015 $ (8 ) $ (189 ) $ 1,505 $ 160 $ 1,468 Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period (10 ) 104 801 32 927 Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income — 98 (98 ) — — Balance at October 1, 2016 $ (18 ) $ 13 $ 2,208 $ 192 $ 2,395 Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period 1 (39 ) (209 ) (76 ) (323 ) Reclassifications of net (gains) losses to net income 10 72 (160 ) — (78 ) Balance at September 30, 2017 $ (7 ) $ 46 $ 1,839 $ 116 $ 1,994 Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period (2 ) (66 ) (47 ) (13 ) (128 ) Reclassifications of net (gains) losses to net income — (12 ) (102 ) — (114 ) Balance at September 29, 2018 $ (9 ) $ (32 ) $ 1,690 $ 103 $ 1,752 Unrecognized Foreign AOCI Market Value Adjustments Investments Cash Flow Hedges AOCI, after tax Balance at October 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 October 1, 2016 $ 26 $ (25 ) $ (3,651 ) $ (329 ) $ (3,979 ) Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period (1 ) 85 312 (78 ) 318 Reclassifications of net (gains) losses to net income (17 ) (122 ) 272 — 133 Balance at September 30, 2017 $ 8 $ (62 ) $ (3,067 ) $ (407 ) $ (3,528 ) Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period 7 184 156 (217 ) 130 Reclassifications of net (gains) losses to net income — 23 278 — 301 Balance at September 29, 2018 $ 15 $ 145 $ (2,633 ) $ (624 ) $ (3,097 )
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: 2018 2017 2016 Investments, net Interest expense, net $ — $ 27 $ — Estimated tax Income taxes — (10 ) — — 17 — Cash flow hedges Primarily revenue (35 ) 194 264 Estimated tax Income taxes 12 (72 ) (98 ) (23 ) 122 166 Pension and postretirement medical expense Cost and expenses (380 ) (432 ) (265 ) Estimated tax Income taxes 102 160 98 (278 ) (272 ) (167 ) Total reclassifications for the period $ (301 ) $ (133 ) $ (1 )

Equity-Based Compensation (Tabl

Equity-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Weighted Average Assumptions used in Option-Valuation Model	In fiscal years 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , the weighted average assumptions used in the option-valuation model were as follows: 2018 2017 2016 Risk-free interest rate 2.4 % 2.6 % 2.3 % Expected volatility 23 % 22 % 26 % Dividend yield 1.57 % 1.58 % 1.32 % Termination rate 4.8 % 4.0 % 4.0 % Exercise multiple 1.75 1.62 1.62
Impact of Stock Options/Rights and Restricted Stock Units on Income	The impact of stock options and RSUs on income and cash flows for fiscal years 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , was as follows: 2018 2017 2016 Stock option $ 87 $ 90 $ 93 RSUs 306 274 293 Total equity-based compensation expense (1) 393 364 386 Tax impact (99 ) (123 ) (131 ) Reduction in net income $ 294 $ 241 $ 255 Equity-based compensation expense capitalized during the period $ 70 $ 78 $ 78 Tax benefit reported in cash flow from financing activities (2) n/a n/a $ 208 (1) Equity-based compensation expense is net of capitalized equity-based compensation and estimated forfeitures and excludes amortization of previously capitalized equity-based compensation costs. (2) The amount for fiscal 2018 and 2017 is not applicable as the Company adopted new accounting guidance in fiscal 2017.
Information about Stock Option Transactions	The following table summarizes information about stock option transactions (shares in millions): 2018 Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding at beginning of year 24 $ 76.68 Awards forfeited (1 ) 107.69 Awards granted 4 111.48 Awards exercised (3 ) 58.09 Outstanding at end of year 24 $ 84.14 Exercisable at end of year 14 $ 69.06
Information about Stock Options Vested and Expected to Vest	The following tables summarize information about stock options vested and expected to vest at September 29, 2018 (shares in millions): Vested Range of Exercise Prices Number of Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Years of Contractual Life $ — — $ 45 3 $ 38.13 2.8 $ 46 — $ 60 3 50.75 4.2 $ 61 — $ 90 3 72.94 5.2 $ 91 — $ 115 5 101.92 7.0 14 Expected to Vest Range of Exercise Prices Number of Options (1) Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Years of Contractual Life $ 90 — $ 105 1 $ 93.09 6.5 $ 106 — $ 110 3 105.24 8.3 $ 111 — $ 115 5 112.05 8.6 9 (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): 2018 Units Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Unvested at beginning of year 9 $ 101.17 Granted (1) 5 109.05 Vested (4 ) 113.21 Forfeited (1 ) 107.23 Unvested at end of year (2) 9 $ 108.74 (1) Includes 1.1 million Performance RSUs. (2) Includes 1.4 million Performance RSUs.

Detail of Certain Balance She_2

Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Current Receivables	Current receivables September 29, September 30, Accounts receivable $ 8,268 $ 7,611 Other 1,258 1,209 Allowance for doubtful accounts (192 ) (187 ) $ 9,334 $ 8,633
Other Current Assets	Other current assets Prepaid expenses $ 476 $ 445 Other 159 143 $ 635 $ 588
Parks, Resorts and Other Property, at Cost	Parks, resorts and other property Attractions, buildings and improvements $ 28,995 $ 28,644 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 19,400 18,908 Land improvements 5,911 5,593 Leasehold improvements 932 898 55,238 54,043 Accumulated depreciation (30,764 ) (29,037 ) Projects in progress 3,942 2,145 Land 1,124 1,255 $ 29,540 $ 28,406
Intangible Assets	Intangible assets Character/franchise intangibles and copyrights $ 5,829 $ 5,829 Other amortizable intangible assets 1,213 1,154 Accumulated amortization (2,070 ) (1,828 ) Net amortizable intangible assets 4,972 5,155 FCC licenses 602 602 Trademarks 1,218 1,218 Other indefinite lived intangible assets 20 20 $ 6,812 $ 6,995
Other Non-current Assets	Other non-current assets September 29, September 30, Receivables $ 1,928 $ 1,688 Prepaid expenses 919 233 Other 518 469 $ 3,365 $ 2,390
Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Liabilities	Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities Accounts payable $ 6,503 $ 6,305 Payroll and employee benefits 2,189 1,819 Other 787 731 $ 9,479 $ 8,855
Other Long-term Liabilities	Other long-term liabilities Pension and postretirement medical plan liabilities $ 2,712 $ 3,281 Other 3,878 3,162 $ 6,590 $ 6,443

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
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 $55.5 billion at September 29, 2018 , payable as follows: Broadcast Programming Operating Leases Other Total 2019 $ 7,340 $ 681 $ 1,793 $ 9,814 2020 7,475 571 1,269 9,315 2021 7,277 470 568 8,315 2022 5,317 381 1,095 6,793 2023 4,363 261 901 5,525 Thereafter 12,841 1,220 1,668 15,729 $ 44,613 $ 3,584 $ 7,294 $ 55,491
Future Payments under Non-Cancelable Capital Leases	Future payments under these leases as of September 29, 2018 are as follows: 2019 $ 24 2020 21 2021 19 2022 18 2023 16 Thereafter 442 Total minimum obligations 540 Less amount representing interest (386 ) Present value of net minimum obligations 154 Less current portion (12 ) Long-term portion $ 142

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
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 definitions of fair value measures and the Levels within the fair value hierarchy. Fair Value Measurement at September 29, 2018 Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Investments $ 38 $ — $ — $ 38 Derivatives Interest rate — — — — Foreign exchange — 469 — 469 Other — 15 — 15 Liabilities Derivatives Interest rate — (410 ) — (410 ) Foreign exchange — (274 ) — (274 ) Total recorded at fair value $ 38 $ (200 ) $ — $ (162 ) Fair value of borrowings $ — $ 19,826 $ 1,171 $ 20,997 Fair Value Measurement at September 30, 2017 Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Investments $ 36 $ — $ — $ 36 Derivatives Interest rate — 10 — 10 Foreign exchange — 403 — 403 Other — 8 — 8 Liabilities Derivatives Interest rate — (122 ) — (122 ) Foreign exchange — (427 ) — (427 ) Total recorded at fair value $ 36 $ (128 ) $ — $ (92 ) Fair value of borrowings $ — $ 23,110 $ 2,764 $ 25,874

Derivative Instruments (Tables)

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
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 September 29, 2018 Current Assets Other Assets Other Current Liabilities Other Long- Term Liabilities Derivatives designated as hedges Foreign exchange $ 166 $ 169 $ (80 ) $ (39 ) Interest rate — — (329 ) — Other 13 2 — — Derivatives not designated as hedges Foreign exchange 38 96 (95 ) (60 ) Interest Rate — — — (81 ) Gross fair value of derivatives 217 267 (504 ) (180 ) Counterparty netting (158 ) (227 ) 254 131 Cash collateral (received)/paid — — 135 5 Net derivative positions $ 59 $ 40 $ (115 ) $ (44 ) As of September 30, 2017 Current Assets Other Assets Other Current Liabilities Other Long- Term Liabilities Derivatives designated as hedges Foreign exchange $ 175 $ 190 $ (192 ) $ (170 ) Interest rate — 10 (106 ) — Other 6 2 — — Derivatives not designated as hedges Foreign exchange 38 — (46 ) (19 ) Interest Rate — — — (16 ) Gross fair value of derivatives 219 202 (344 ) (205 ) Counterparty netting (142 ) (190 ) 188 144 Cash collateral (received)/paid (20 ) (7 ) 19 — Net derivative positions $ 57 $ 5 $ (137 ) $ (61 )
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 expense, net” in the Consolidated Statements of Income. 2018 2017 2016 Gain (loss) on interest rate swaps $ (230 ) $ (211 ) $ 18 Gain (loss) on hedged borrowings 230 211 (18 )
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 2018 , 2017 and 2016 by the corresponding line item in which they are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income: Costs and Expenses Interest expense, net Income Tax Expense 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016 Net gains (losses) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities $ (146 ) $ 105 $ 2 $ 39 $ (13 ) $ (2 ) $ 29 $ 3 $ 49 Net gains (losses) on foreign exchange risk management contracts not designated as hedges 104 (120 ) (65 ) (46 ) 11 — (19 ) 24 (24 ) Net gains (losses) $ (42 ) $ (15 ) $ (63 ) $ (7 ) $ (2 ) $ (2 ) $ 10 $ 27 $ 25

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY (Ta

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Summary	QUARTERLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY (in millions, except per share data) (unaudited) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2018 Revenues $ 15,351 $ 14,548 $ 15,228 $ 14,307 Segment operating income (5) 3,986 4,237 4,193 3,290 Net income 4,473 3,115 3,059 2,419 Net income attributable to Disney 4,423 2,937 2,916 2,322 Earnings per share: Diluted $ 2.91 (1) $ 1.95 (2) $ 1.95 (3) $ 1.55 (4) Basic 2.93 1.95 1.96 1.56 2017 Revenues $ 14,784 $ 13,336 $ 14,238 $ 12,779 Segment operating income (5) 3,956 3,996 4,011 2,812 Net income 2,488 2,539 2,474 1,865 Net income attributable to Disney 2,479 2,388 2,366 1,747 Earnings per share: Diluted $ 1.55 $ 1.50 $ 1.51 (3) $ 1.13 (4) Basic 1.56 1.51 1.51 1.14 (1) Results for the first quarter of fiscal 2018 included an estimated net benefit from the Deferred Remeasurement, partially offset by the Deemed Repatriation Tax as a result of the Tax Act (Tax Act Estimate), which had a favorable impact of $1.00 on diluted earnings per share, and a gain from the sale of property rights, which had a favorable impact of $0.03 on diluted earnings per share. These favorable impacts were partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges, which had an adverse impact of $0.01 on diluted earnings per share. (2) Results for the second quarter of fiscal 2018 included a net benefit of updating prior-period Tax Act estimate, which had a favorable impact of $0.09 on diluted earnings per share, and proceeds from legal insurance recoveries, which had a favorable impact of $0.02 on diluted earnings per share. These favorable impacts were partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges, which had an adverse impact of $0.01 per diluted earnings per share. (3) Results for the third quarter of fiscal 2018 included a net benefit of updating prior-period Tax Act estimate, which had a favorable impact of $0.07 on diluted earnings per share. Results for the third quarter of fiscal 2017 included a charge, net of committed insurance recoveries, incurred in connection with the settlement of litigation, which had an adverse impact of $0.07 on diluted earnings per share. (4) Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 included a gain in connection with the sale of real estate, which had a favorable impact of $0.25 on diluted earnings per share, partially offset by equity investment impairments, which had an adverse impact of $0.11 per diluted earnings per share, and the impact of updating prior-period Tax Act estimate, which had an adverse impact of $0.06 per diluted earnings per share. Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 included a non-cash net gain in connection with the acquisition of a controlling interest in BAMTech, which had a favorable impact of $0.10 per diluted earnings per share, partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges, which had an adverse impact of $0.04 per diluted earnings per share. (5) Segment operating results reflect earnings before the corporate and unallocated shared expenses, restructuring and impairment charges, other income, net, interest expense, net, income taxes and noncontrolling interests.

Description of the Business a_3

Description of the Business and Segment Information - Equity in Income of Investees by Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity in the income (loss) of investees, net	$ (102)	$ 320	$ 926
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment	(210)	0	0
Vice Media
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity in the income (loss) of investees, net	0	0	332
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment	(157)	0	0
Villages Nature
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment	(53)	0	0
Media Networks
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity in the income (loss) of investees, net	131	344	597
Parks and Resorts
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity in the income (loss) of investees, net	(23)	(25)	(3)
Consumer Products and Interactive
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity in the income (loss) of investees, net	0	1	0
Total Segments
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity in the income (loss) of investees, net	$ 108	$ 320	$ 594

Description of the Business a_4

Description of the Business and Segment Information - Financial Information by Operating Segments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
		Sep. 29, 2018		Jun. 30, 2018		Mar. 31, 2018		Dec. 30, 2017		Sep. 30, 2017		Jul. 01, 2017		Apr. 01, 2017		Dec. 31, 2016		Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues		$ 14,307		$ 15,228		$ 14,548		$ 15,351		$ 12,779		$ 14,238		$ 13,336		$ 14,784		$ 59,434	$ 55,137	$ 55,632
Segment operating income		3,290	[1]	$ 4,193	[1]	$ 4,237	[1]	$ 3,986	[1]	2,812	[1]	$ 4,011	[1]	$ 3,996	[1]	$ 3,956	[1]	15,706	14,775	15,721
Corporate and unallocated shared expenses																		(761)	(582)	(640)
Restructuring and impairment charges																		(33)	(98)	(156)
Other income, net																		601	78	0
Interest expense, net																		(574)	(385)	(260)
Vice Gain																		0	0	332
Business Exit Costs																		0	0	(129)
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment																		(210)	0	0
Income before income taxes																		14,729	13,788	14,868
Capital expenditures																		4,465	3,623	4,773
Depreciation expense																		2,758	2,586	2,320
Amortization of intangible assets																		253	196	207
Identifiable assets	[2]	98,598								95,789								98,598	95,789
Goodwill, Not Allocated, Amount	[2],[3]	0								3,600								0	3,600
Affiliate Fees																		13,279	12,659	12,259
Advertising																		7,904	8,237	8,649
Retail merchandise, food and beverage																		6,923	6,433	6,116
Long-lived assets		79,426								77,774								79,426	77,774
United States and Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues																		45,038	41,881	42,616
Segment operating income																		11,413	10,962	12,139
Long-lived assets		65,245								61,215								65,245	61,215
Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues																		7,026	6,541	6,714
Segment operating income																		1,922	1,812	1,815
Long-lived assets		6,275								8,208								6,275	8,208
Asia Pacific
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues																		5,531	5,075	4,582
Segment operating income																		1,869	1,626	1,324
Long-lived assets		7,775								8,196								7,775	8,196
Latin America and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues																		1,839	1,640	1,720
Segment operating income																		502	375	443
Long-lived assets		131								155								131	155
Media Networks
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues																		24,500	23,510	23,689
Segment operating income																		6,625	6,902	7,755
Depreciation expense																		264	225	237
Amortization of intangible assets																		62	12	18
Identifiable assets	[2]	35,899								32,475								35,899	32,475
Media Networks | Cable
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures																		202	75	86
Media Networks | Broadcasting
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures																		87	64	80
Parks and Resorts
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues																		20,296	18,415	16,974
Segment operating income																		4,469	3,774	3,298
Amortization of intangible assets																		4	3	3
Identifiable assets	[2]	30,670								29,492								30,670	29,492
Theme park admissions																		7,183	6,502	5,900
Parks and Resorts | Domestic
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures																		3,212	2,375	2,180
Depreciation expense																		1,410	1,336	1,273
Parks and Resorts | International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures																		671	816	2,035
Depreciation expense																		742	660	445
Studio Entertainment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues																		9,987	8,379	9,441
Segment operating income																		2,980	2,355	2,703
Capital expenditures																		96	85	86
Depreciation expense																		55	50	51
Amortization of intangible assets																		64	65	74
Identifiable assets	[2]	17,154								16,307								17,154	16,307
Studio Entertainment | Intersegment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues																		556	492	740
Studio Entertainment | Third Parties [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues																		9,431	7,887	8,701
Consumer Products and Interactive
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues																		4,651	4,833	5,528
Segment operating income																		1,632	1,744	1,965
Capital expenditures																		18	30	53
Depreciation expense																		69	63	63
Amortization of intangible assets																		123	116	112
Identifiable assets	[2]	8,793								8,996								8,793	8,996
Consumer Products and Interactive | Intersegment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues																		(556)	(492)	(740)
Consumer Products and Interactive | Third Parties [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues																		5,207	5,325	6,268
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures																		179	178	253
Depreciation expense																		218	252	$ 251
Identifiable assets	[2],[4]	$ 6,082								$ 4,919								$ 6,082	$ 4,919
[1]	Segment operating results reflect earnings before the corporate and unallocated shared expenses, restructuring and impairment charges, other income, net, interest expense, net, income taxes and noncontrolling interests.
[2]	Identifiable assets include amounts associated with equity method investments, goodwill and intangible assets. Equity method investments by segment are as follows: 2018 2017Media Networks$2,750 $2,998Parks and Resorts1 70Studio Entertainment1 1Consumer Products & Interactive Media— —Corporate16 18 $2,768 $3,087Goodwill and intangible assets by segment are as follows: 2018 2017Media Networks$21,417 $18,346Parks and Resorts388 391Studio Entertainment8,644 8,360Consumer Products & Interactive Media7,502 7,594Corporate130 130Unallocated Goodwill— 3,600 $38,081 $38,421
[3]	Unallocated Goodwill relates to the BAMTech acquisition (see Note 3 for further discussion of the transaction).
[4]	Primarily fixed assets and cash and cash equivalents.

Description of the Business a_5

Description of the Business and Segment Information - Financial Information by Operating Segments (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Equity method investments		$ 2,768	$ 3,087
Goodwill and intangible assets		38,081	38,421
Goodwill, Not Allocated, Amount	[1],[2]	0	3,600
Media Networks
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Equity method investments		2,750	2,998
Goodwill and intangible assets		21,417	18,346
Parks and Resorts
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Equity method investments		1	70
Goodwill and intangible assets		388	391
Studio Entertainment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Equity method investments		1	1
Goodwill and intangible assets		8,644	8,360
Consumer Products and Interactive
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Equity method investments		0	0
Goodwill and intangible assets		7,502	7,594
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Equity method investments		16	18
Goodwill and intangible assets		$ 130	$ 130
[1]	Identifiable assets include amounts associated with equity method investments, goodwill and intangible assets. Equity method investments by segment are as follows: 2018 2017Media Networks$2,750 $2,998Parks and Resorts1 70Studio Entertainment1 1Consumer Products & Interactive Media— —Corporate16 18 $2,768 $3,087Goodwill and intangible assets by segment are as follows: 2018 2017Media Networks$21,417 $18,346Parks and Resorts388 391Studio Entertainment8,644 8,360Consumer Products & Interactive Media7,502 7,594Corporate130 130Unallocated Goodwill— 3,600 $38,081 $38,421
[2]	Unallocated Goodwill relates to the BAMTech acquisition (see Note 3 for further discussion of the transaction).

Description of Business and Seg

Description of Business and Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail) - Property	Sep. 29, 2018	Oct. 01, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of owned television stations	8
Disneyland Paris
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of theme parks	2
Number of hotels	7
Number of convention centers	2
Ownership Interest in Eco-Tourism Resort	50.00%
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of theme parks	1
Number of hotels	3
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%	50.00%
Vice Media
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest	11.00%

Summary of Significant Accoun_4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheet that sum to the Total Amount in the Statement of Cash Flow (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 4,150	$ 4,017	$ 4,610
Restricted Cash and Investments, Current	1	26	96
Restricted Cash and Investments, Noncurrent	4	21	54
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	$ 4,155	$ 4,064	$ 4,760	$ 4,725

Summary of Significant Accoun_5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Depreciation Computed on Straight-Line Method Over Estimated Useful Lives (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
Software and Software Development Costs | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	2 years
Software and Software Development Costs | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years
Attractions, Buildings and Improvements | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	20 years
Attractions, Buildings and 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
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
Leasehold Improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	Life of lease or asset life if less

Summary of Significant Accoun_6

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Expected Aggregate Annual Amortization Expense for Existing Amortizable Intangible Assets (Detail) $ in Millions	Sep. 29, 2018USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
2,019	$ 258
2,020	233
2,021	230
2,022	228
2,023	$ 202

Summary of Significant Accoun_7

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
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding (basic)	1,499	1,568	1,629
Weighted average dilutive impact of Awards	8	10	10
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding (diluted)	1,507	1,578	1,639
Awards excluded from diluted earnings per share	12	10	6

Summary of Significant Accoun_8

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)derivatives	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Advertising expense	$ 2,800	$ 2,600	$ 2,900
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	$ 659	710
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	$ 210	$ 22	$ 7
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
Attractions, Buildings and Improvements | Minimum
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	20 years
Attractions, Buildings and Improvements | Maximum
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	40 years
Software and Software Development Costs | Minimum
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	2 years
Software and Software Development Costs | Maximum
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years

Acquisitions Changes in Carryin

Acquisitions Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance		$ 31,426	$ 27,810
Acquisitions		0	3,600
Dispositions		0	0
Other, net		(157)	16
Ending balance		31,269	31,426
Media Networks
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance		16,325	16,345
Acquisitions		0	0
Dispositions		0	0
Other, net		3,063	(20)
Ending balance		19,388	16,325
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		6,817	6,830
Acquisitions		0	0
Dispositions		0	0
Other, net		347	(13)
Ending balance		7,164	6,817
Consumer Products and Interactive
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance		4,393	4,344
Acquisitions		0	0
Dispositions		0	0
Other, net		33	49
Ending balance		4,426	4,393
Unallocated
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	[1]	3,600	0
Acquisitions	[1]	0	3,600
Dispositions	[1]	0	0
Other, net	[1]	(3,600)	0
Ending balance	[1]	$ 0	$ 3,600
[1]	Other, net primarily represents the allocation of BAMTech goodwill to segments based on the final purchase price allocation and also includes the impact of updates to our initial estimated fair value of intangible assets related to BAMTech.

Acquisitions - Additional Infor

Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail) € / shares in Units, $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions, € in Billions

Oct. 05, 2018USD ($)$ / sharesshares

Oct. 03, 2018EUR (€)€ / shares

Oct. 03, 2018USD ($)

Jun. 28, 2018USD ($)$ / shares

Jun. 20, 2018USD ($)

Sep. 25, 2017USD ($)

Aug. 31, 2016USD ($)

Sep. 29, 2018USD ($)

Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)

Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)

Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)

Apr. 01, 2017USD ($)

Oct. 03, 2015

Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]

Redeemable noncontrolling interest

$ 1,123

$ 1,148

Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment

210

0

$ 0

Equity Method Investment Non-cash Gain

0

0

332

Goodwill

31,269

31,426

27,810

Costs and Expenses

$ 44,597

41,264

$ 41,274

A And E Television Networks Llc

Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest

50.00%

50.00%

Vice Media

Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest

11.00%

Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment

$ 157

$ 0

$ 0

Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments

400

Equity Method Investment Non-cash Gain

$ 332

Vice Media | Equity Interest Held By A&E

Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest

20.00%

8.00%

Vice Media | Retained Investment in Subsidiary | Equity Interest Held By A&E

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%

30.00%

33.00%

Equity Method Investment Non-cash Gain

$ 175

Equity Method Investment, Term Loan Guarantee

$ 400

Hulu LLC | Equity Interest Held By Time Warner

Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest

10.00%

Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments

$ 600

$ 200

BAMTech, LLC

Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]

Redeemable noncontrolling interest

$ 1,100

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest

42.00%

75.00%

42.00%

33.00%

Business Combination Material Effects of Transaction

$ 255

Business Combination Material Effects of Transaction after tax

162

Investment Owned, at Fair Value

$ 1,200

Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments

$ 1,600

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net

3,900

Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value

$ 1,100

Effective ownership interest by noncontrolling owners

25.00%

Goodwill

$ 3,500

Revenues

300

Costs and Expenses

700

BAMTech, LLC | MLB

Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Redemption Value

$ 608

BAMTech, LLC | NHL

Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Redemption Value

$ 500

BAMTech, LLC | Equity Interest Held By Hearst Corporation

Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest

20.00%

Minimum | BAMTech, LLC | MLB

Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]

Preferred Stock Redemption Period

5 years

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Redemption Value

$ 563

Preferred Stock Return on NCI, Accretion Percentage

8.00%

Minimum | BAMTech, LLC | NHL

Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Redemption Value

$ 300

Maximum | BAMTech, LLC | MLB

Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]

Preferred Stock Redemption Period

10 years

Maximum | BAMTech, LLC | NHL

Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Redemption Value

$ 350

Pending Completion of Acquisition | 21CF

Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]

Business Acquisition, Per Share Value, Percentage

50.00%

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net

$ 23,000

Business Combination Dividend Distribution, Change in Amount of Dividend Distribution

$ 2,000

Business combination, recognized liabilities, net debt

$ 19,000

Loss on Contract Termination

2,500

Gain (Loss) on Contract Termination

1,500

Pending Completion of Acquisition | Minimum | 21CF

Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]

Business Acquisition, Share Price | $ / shares

$ 38

Business Combination Dividend Distribution

6,500

Pending Completion of Acquisition | Maximum | 21CF

Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]

Business Combination, Consideration Transferred

$ 35,700

Business Combination Dividend Distribution

$ 8,500

Scenario, Stock Price Greater than $114.32 | Pending Completion of Acquisition | 21CF

Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]

Share Price | $ / shares

$ 114.32

Exchange Ratio used in calculation of Acquisition | $ / shares

0.3324

Scenario, Stock Price Less than $93.53 | Pending Completion of Acquisition | 21CF

Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]

Share Price | $ / shares

93.53

Exchange Ratio used in calculation of Acquisition | $ / shares

0.4063

Scenario, Stock Price Greater than or equal to $93.53 and Less than or equal to $114.32 | Pending Completion of Acquisition | Minimum | 21CF

Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]

Business Acquisition, Share Price | $ / shares

38

Share Price | $ / shares

93.53

Scenario, Stock Price Greater than or equal to $93.53 and Less than or equal to $114.32 | Pending Completion of Acquisition | Maximum | 21CF

Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]

Share Price | $ / shares

$ 114.32

Subsequent Event | Pending Completion of Acquisition | 21CF

Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]

Business Acquisition, Notes Payable Issuable from Exchange Offer

$ 18,100

Subsequent Event | Scenario, Plan | Pending Completion of Acquisition | 21CF

Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]

Share Price | $ / shares

$ 111.60

Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares | shares

319

Subsequent Event | 21CF | 21CF agreement to sell Sky

Business Acquisition and Equity Method Investment [Line Items]

Business Acquisition, Share Price | € / shares

€ 17.28

Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments

€ 11.6

$ 15,100

Equity Method Investment, Other Transaction Details

39.00%

39.00%

Dispositions and Other Income_3

Dispositions and Other Income/(Expense) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Schedule of Other Income and Expense [Line Items]
Gains on Sales of Real Estate and Property Rights	$ 560	$ 0	$ 0
Litigation Settlement	38	(177)	0
Gain from acquisition of BAMTech	3	255	0
Other income, net	$ 601	$ 78	$ 0

Dispositions and Other Income_4

Dispositions and Other Income/(Expense) - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Schedule of Other Income and Expense [Line Items]
Gains on Sales of Real Estate and Property Rights	$ 560	$ 0	$ 0
Litigation Settlement	38	(177)	0
Gain from acquisition of BAMTech	3	255	$ 0
BAMTech, LLC
Schedule of Other Income and Expense [Line Items]
Gain from acquisition of BAMTech	3	255
Litigation net of insurance
Schedule of Other Income and Expense [Line Items]
Litigation Settlement	$ 38	$ 177

Investments (Detail)

Investments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Investments [Abstract]
Investments, equity basis	$ 2,768	$ 3,087
Investments, other	131	115
Investments	$ 2,899	$ 3,202

Investments Combined Financial

Investments Combined Financial Information for Equity Investments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Results of Operations:
Revenues	$ 9,085	$ 8,122	$ 7,416
Net Income	(152)	857	1,855
Balance Sheet
Current assets	4,542	4,623	4,801
Non-current assets	9,998	10,047	8,906
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Assets, Total	14,540	14,670	13,707
Current liabilities	3,197	2,852	2,018
Non-current liabilities	4,840	5,056	4,531
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Noncontrolling Interest	1,362	1,123	583
Shareholders' equity	5,141	5,639	6,575
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities and Equity, Total	$ 14,540	$ 14,670	$ 13,707

Investments - Additional Inform

Investments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016	Aug. 31, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Excess book value of equity method investments representing intangible assets and goodwill	$ 500
Revenue from Related Parties	800	$ 500	$ 500
Securities classified as available-for-sale	38	36
Non-publicly traded cost-method investments	$ 93	$ 79
A&E
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest	50.00%
CTV Specialty Television, Inc.
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest	30.00%
Hulu LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest	30.00%			30.00%	33.00%
Seven TV
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest	20.00%
Vice Media
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest	21.00%
Villages Nature
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest	50.00%

International Theme Parks Impac

International Theme Parks Impact of Consolidating Balance Sheets of International Theme Parks (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 4,150	$ 4,017	$ 4,610
Total current assets		16,825	15,889
Parks, resorts and other property		29,540	28,406
Total assets	[1]	98,598	95,789
Current liabilities		17,860	19,595
Borrowings		17,084	19,119
International Theme Parks
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents		834	843
Other current assets		400	376
Total current assets		1,234	1,219
Parks, resorts and other property		8,973	9,403
Other assets		103	111
Total assets	[2]	10,310	10,733
Current liabilities		921	1,163
Borrowings		1,106	1,145
Other long-term liabilities		382	371
Total Liabilities	[2]	$ 2,409	$ 2,679
[1]	Identifiable assets include amounts associated with equity method investments, goodwill and intangible assets. Equity method investments by segment are as follows: 2018 2017Media Networks$2,750 $2,998Parks and Resorts1 70Studio Entertainment1 1Consumer Products & Interactive Media— —Corporate16 18 $2,768 $3,087Goodwill and intangible assets by segment are as follows: 2018 2017Media Networks$21,417 $18,346Parks and Resorts388 391Studio Entertainment8,644 8,360Consumer Products & Interactive Media7,502 7,594Corporate130 130Unallocated Goodwill— 3,600 $38,081 $38,421
[2]	The total assets of the Asia Theme Parks were $8 billion at both September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 including parks, resorts and other property of $7 billion. The total liabilities of the Asia Theme Parks were $2 billion at both September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017.

International Theme Parks Imp_2

International Theme Parks Impact of Consolidating Balance Sheets of International Theme Parks - Asia International Theme Parks (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets - Asia International Theme Parks [Line Items]
Total assets	[1]	$ 98,598	$ 95,789
Parks, resorts and other property		29,540	28,406
Asia International Theme Parks
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets - Asia International Theme Parks [Line Items]
Total assets		8,000	8,000
Parks, resorts and other property		7,000	7,000
Total liabilities		$ 2,000	$ 2,000
[1]	Identifiable assets include amounts associated with equity method investments, goodwill and intangible assets. Equity method investments by segment are as follows: 2018 2017Media Networks$2,750 $2,998Parks and Resorts1 70Studio Entertainment1 1Consumer Products & Interactive Media— —Corporate16 18 $2,768 $3,087Goodwill and intangible assets by segment are as follows: 2018 2017Media Networks$21,417 $18,346Parks and Resorts388 391Studio Entertainment8,644 8,360Consumer Products & Interactive Media7,502 7,594Corporate130 130Unallocated Goodwill— 3,600 $38,081 $38,421

International Theme Parks Imp_3

International Theme Parks Impact of Consolidating Income Statements of International Theme Parks (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jul. 01, 2017	Apr. 01, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 14,307	$ 15,228	$ 14,548	$ 15,351	$ 12,779	$ 14,238	$ 13,336	$ 14,784	$ 59,434	$ 55,137	$ 55,632
Cost and expenses									(44,597)	(41,264)	(41,274)
Equity in the loss of investees									(102)	$ 320	$ 926
International Theme Parks
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Line Items]
Revenues									3,834
Cost and expenses									(3,649)
Equity in the loss of investees									$ (76)

International Theme Parks - Add

International Theme Parks - Additional Information (Detail) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions, $ in Millions, ¥ in Billions		12 Months Ended
		Sep. 29, 2018USD ($)Property	Sep. 29, 2018CNY (¥)Property	Sep. 29, 2018HKD ($)Property	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)shares	Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Total assets	[1]	$ 98,598			$ 95,789
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net		29,540			28,406
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities		14,295			12,343	$ 13,136
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities		(5,336)			(4,111)	(5,758)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities		(8,843)			(8,959)	$ (7,220)
International Theme Parks
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Total assets	[2]	10,310			10,733
Liabilities	[2]	2,409			2,679
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net		8,973			9,403
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities		915
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities		689
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities		72
Asia International Theme Parks
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Total assets		8,000			8,000
Liabilities		2,000			2,000
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net		7,000			$ 7,000
Royalties And Management Fees		$ 178
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Effective ownership interest		47.00%
Effective ownership interest by noncontrolling owners		53.00%
Theme Areas To Be Built | Property		2	2	2
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort | Maximum
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Incremental Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Interest Upon Achieving Performance Targets		7.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage Parent Dilution Period		14 years	14 years	14 years
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort | Loans
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount		$ 143
Debt, maturity date		Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2025
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests		$ 143		$ 1,100
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort | Loans | HIBOR
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		2.00%	2.00%	2.00%
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort | Line of Credit
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Debt, maturity date		Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests		$ 269		$ 2,100
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort | Line of Credit | HIBOR
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		1.25%	1.25%	1.25%
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort | Equity Securities
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount		$ 144
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort | Scenario, Plan | Maximum
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Incremental Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Interest Upon Achieving Performance Targets		4.00%
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort | Scenario, Plan | Loans
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Debt, maturity date		Sep. 3, 2025	Sep. 3, 2025	Sep. 3, 2025
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort | Scenario, Plan | Equity Securities
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount		$ 1,400		$ 10,900
Shanghai Disney Resort
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Effective ownership interest		43.00%
Effective ownership interest by noncontrolling owners		57.00%
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%
Shanghai Disney Resort | Loans
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount		$ 802
Debt, maturity date		Dec. 31, 2036	Dec. 31, 2036	Dec. 31, 2036
Shanghai Disney Resort | Loans | Maximum
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Borrowings, Stated Interest Rate		8.00%
Shanghai Disney Resort | Shendi Loan
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Debt, maturity date		Dec. 31, 2036	Dec. 31, 2036	Dec. 31, 2036
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests		$ 1,000	¥ 7
Shanghai Disney Resort | Shendi Loan | Maximum
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Borrowings, Stated Interest Rate		8.00%
Shanghai Disney Resort | Line of Credit
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests		$ 199	¥ 1.4
Borrowings, Stated Interest Rate		8.00%
Shanghai Disney Resort | Development and pre-opening cost loan [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount		$ 191
Shanghai Disney Resort Management Company
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Effective ownership interest		70.00%
Effective ownership interest by noncontrolling owners		30.00%
Disneyland Paris
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Cumulative Percentage Ownership after All Transactions		100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Disneyland Paris | Minority Interest in Euro Disney S.C.A.
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Effective ownership interest by noncontrolling owners					19.00%
Cash paid for noncontrolling interest shares					$ 250
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions | shares					1,360
Value of parent shares issued for noncontrolling interest shares					$ 150
[1]	Identifiable assets include amounts associated with equity method investments, goodwill and intangible assets. Equity method investments by segment are as follows: 2018 2017Media Networks$2,750 $2,998Parks and Resorts1 70Studio Entertainment1 1Consumer Products & Interactive Media— —Corporate16 18 $2,768 $3,087Goodwill and intangible assets by segment are as follows: 2018 2017Media Networks$21,417 $18,346Parks and Resorts388 391Studio Entertainment8,644 8,360Consumer Products & Interactive Media7,502 7,594Corporate130 130Unallocated Goodwill— 3,600 $38,081 $38,421
[2]	The total assets of the Asia Theme Parks were $8 billion at both September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 including parks, resorts and other property of $7 billion. The total liabilities of the Asia Theme Parks were $2 billion at both September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017.

Film and Television Costs and_3

Film and Television Costs and Advances (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Theatrical film costs
Released, less amortization	$ 1,911	$ 1,658
Completed, not released	397	0
In-process	2,974	3,200
In development or pre-production	173	306
Theatrical Film Costs, Total	5,455	5,164
Television costs
Released, less amortization	1,301	1,152
Completed, not released	462	472
In-process	420	364
In development or pre-production	2	53
Television Costs, Total	2,185	2,041
Television programming rights and advances	1,562	1,554
Film and Television Costs and Advances, Total	9,202	8,759
Less current portion	1,314	1,278
Non-current portion	$ 7,888	$ 7,481

Film and Television Costs and_4

Film and Television Costs and Advances - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018USD ($)
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	78.00%
The period required to reach an amortization level of 84 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 2022, we will have reached on a cumulative basis over 80% amortization of the September 29, 2018 balance of unamortized film and television costs.
Accrued participation and residual liabilities to be paid in fiscal year 2019	$ 1,000
Expected amortization of capitalized film and television production costs during fiscal 2019	1,700
Unamortized Acquired Film And Television Libraries	$ 160
Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Period	13 years

Borrowings including the impact

Borrowings including the impact of Interest Rate and Cross-Currency Swaps (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings		$ 20,874	$ 25,291
Less current portion		3,790	6,172
Total long-term borrowings		17,084	19,119
Interest rate and Cross-Currency Swaps, Pay Floating Interest Rate	[1]	7,555
Unamortized Loan Commitment and Origination Fees and Unamortized Discounts or Premiums		121	138
Qualifying hedges, market value adjustments for debt		304	73
Before International Theme Park Consolidation
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings		$ 19,729	24,146
Borrowings, Stated Interest Rate	[2]	2.79%
Interest rate and Cross-Currency Swaps, Pay Floating Interest Rate	[1]	$ 7,555
Borrowings, Effective Interest Rate	[3]	3.22%
BAMTech Notes Payable
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Related Parties, Current		$ 0	1,581
Borrowings, Stated Interest Rate	[2]	0.00%
Interest rate and Cross-Currency Swaps, Pay Floating Interest Rate	[1]	$ 0
Borrowings, Effective Interest Rate	[3]	0.00%
Commercial paper
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings		$ 1,005	2,772
Borrowings, Stated Interest Rate	[2]	0.00%
Interest rate and Cross-Currency Swaps, Pay Floating Interest Rate	[1],[4]	$ 0
Borrowings, Effective Interest Rate	[3]	2.24%
U.S. and European Medium-term Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings	[4]	$ 17,942	19,721
Borrowings, Stated Interest Rate	[2],[4]	2.91%
Interest rate and Cross-Currency Swaps, Pay Floating Interest Rate	[1],[4]	$ 6,600
Borrowings, Effective Interest Rate	[3],[4]	3.27%
U.S. and European Medium-term Notes | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Swap Maturity Year		Dec. 31, 2019
U.S. and European Medium-term Notes | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Swap Maturity Year		Dec. 31, 2027
Foreign currency denominated debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings		$ 955	13
Borrowings, Stated Interest Rate	[2]	2.76%
Interest rate and Cross-Currency Swaps, Pay Floating Interest Rate	[1]	$ 955
Borrowings, Effective Interest Rate	[3]	2.92%
Swap Maturity Year		Dec. 31, 2025
Capital Cities/ABC debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings		$ 103	105
Borrowings, Stated Interest Rate	[2]	8.75%
Interest rate and Cross-Currency Swaps, Pay Floating Interest Rate	[1]	$ 0
Borrowings, Effective Interest Rate	[3]	5.99%
Other
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Custom Long-term Debt (contra)	[5]	$ (276)	(46)
Interest rate and Cross-Currency Swaps, Pay Floating Interest Rate	[1],[5]	0
Asia International Theme Parks
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings		$ 1,145	$ 1,145
Borrowings, Stated Interest Rate	[2]	1.33%
Interest rate and Cross-Currency Swaps, Pay Floating Interest Rate	[1]	$ 0
Borrowings, Effective Interest Rate	[3]	5.17%
Total borrowings
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings, Stated Interest Rate	[2]	2.71%
Borrowings, Effective Interest Rate	[3]	3.32%
Long Term Debt, Current Portion
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings, Stated Interest Rate	[2]	1.85%
Interest rate and Cross-Currency Swaps, Pay Floating Interest Rate	[1]	$ 1,600
Borrowings, Effective Interest Rate	[3]	2.94%
Non Current
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate and Cross-Currency Swaps, Pay Floating Interest Rate	[1]	$ 5,955
[1]	Amounts represent notional values of interest rate and cross-currency swaps outstanding as of September 29, 2018.
[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 September 29, 2018; 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 $121 million and $138 million at September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017, respectively.
[5]	Includes market value adjustments for debt with qualifying hedges, which reduce borrowings by $304 million and $73 million at September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017, respectively.

Borrowings Bank facilities to s

Borrowings Bank facilities to support commercial paper borrowings (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 29, 2018USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Committed Capacity	$ 12,250
Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Used	0
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity	12,250
Existing Line of Credit 3
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 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	4,000
Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Used	0
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity	$ 4,000

Borrowings Commercial Paper Act

Borrowings Commercial Paper Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018		Sep. 30, 2017
Commercial Paper Rollforward [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 2,772		$ 1,521
Additions	8,079		6,736
Payments	(9,847)		(5,489)
Other Activity	1		4
Ending Balance	1,005		2,772
Commercial Paper with original maturities less that three months
Commercial Paper Rollforward [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	1,151		777
Additions	0	[1]	372
Payments	(1,099)	[1]	0
Other Activity	(2)		2
Ending Balance	50		1,151
commercial paper with original maturities greater than three months
Commercial Paper Rollforward [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	1,621		744
Additions	8,079		6,364
Payments	(8,748)		(5,489)
Other Activity	3		2
Ending Balance	$ 955		$ 1,621
[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	Sep. 29, 2018USD ($)
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal [Line Items]
2,019	$ 3,802
2,020	3,000
2,021	2,106
2,022	1,910
2,023	1,036
Thereafter	9,445
Total borrowings	21,299
Before Asia Theme Parks Consolidation
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal [Line Items]
2,019	3,763
2,020	3,000
2,021	2,106
2,022	1,900
2,023	1,000
Thereafter	8,385
Total borrowings	20,154
Asia Theme Parks and Adjustments
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal [Line Items]
2,019	39
2,020	0
2,021	0
2,022	10
2,023	36
Thereafter	1,060
Total borrowings	$ 1,145

Borrowings - Additional Informa

Borrowings - Additional Information (Detail) ₨ in Millions, $ in Millions, $ in Millions, $ in Millions, ¥ in Billions

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jul. 01, 2017

Sep. 29, 2018USD ($)

Sep. 29, 2018CNY (¥)

Sep. 29, 2018HKD ($)

Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)

Oct. 01, 2016USD ($)

Sep. 29, 2018INR (₨)

Oct. 31, 2017USD ($)

Oct. 31, 2017CAD ($)

Sep. 25, 2017

Apr. 01, 2017

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description

All of the above bank facilities allow for borrowings at LIBOR-based rates plus a spread depending on the credit default swap spread applicable to the Company’s debt, subject to a cap and floor that vary with the Company’s debt rating assigned by Moody’s Investors Service and Standard and Poor’s. The spread above LIBOR can range from 0.18% 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 0.18% 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 0.18% to 1.63%.

Line of Credit Facility, Committed Capacity

$ 12,250

Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Used

0

Letters of Credit, amount outstanding

220

Borrowings

20,874

$ 25,291

Interest capitalized

125

87

$ 139

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

682

507

$ 354

Letters Of Credit under Revolving Credit Facility Expiring In 2019

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Line of Credit Facility, Committed Capacity

500

Foreign Currency Denominated Indian Debt

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Line of Credit Facility, Committed Capacity

$ 149

₨ 10,800

Debt, maturity date

Dec. 31, 2019

Dec. 31, 2019

Dec. 31, 2019

BAMTech Notes Payable

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Notes Payable, Related Parties, Current

$ 0

1,581

Stated interest rate

[1]

0.00%

0.00%

Borrowings, Effective Interest Rate

[2]

0.00%

0.00%

Commercial paper

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Borrowings

$ 1,005

2,772

Stated interest rate

[1]

0.00%

0.00%

Borrowings, Effective Interest Rate

[2]

2.24%

2.24%

Commercial paper | Minimum

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Spread above LIBOR/Canadian Dealer Offered Rate

0.18%

0.18%

0.18%

Commercial paper | Maximum

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Spread above LIBOR/Canadian Dealer Offered Rate

1.63%

1.63%

1.63%

U.S. and European medium-term notes

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Borrowings

$ 17,400

Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Amount

15,400

Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Amount

$ 2,000

Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate

2.67%

2.67%

U.S. and European medium-term notes | Minimum

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Term

1 year

1 year

1 year

Stated interest rate

0.88%

0.88%

U.S. and European medium-term notes | Maximum

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Term

75 years

75 years

75 years

Stated interest rate

7.55%

7.55%

European medium-term notes

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Borrowings

$ 497

Stated interest rate

2.13%

2.13%

Remaining borrowing capacity

$ 4,000

Foreign Currency Denominated Canadian Debt [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Borrowings

$ 955

$ 1,300

Stated interest rate

2.76%

2.76%

Debt, maturity date

Oct. 31, 2024

Oct. 31, 2024

Oct. 31, 2024

Capital Cities/ABC debt

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Borrowings

$ 103

$ 105

Stated interest rate

[1]

8.75%

8.75%

Debt, maturity date

Dec. 31, 2021

Dec. 31, 2021

Dec. 31, 2021

Borrowings, Effective Interest Rate

[2]

5.99%

5.99%

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort | Loans

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt, maturity date

Sep. 30, 2025

Sep. 30, 2025

Sep. 30, 2025

Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests

$ 143

$ 1,100

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort | Loans | HIBOR

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Spread above LIBOR/Canadian Dealer Offered Rate

2.00%

2.00%

2.00%

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort | Line of Credit

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt, maturity date

Dec. 31, 2023

Dec. 31, 2023

Dec. 31, 2023

Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests

$ 269

$ 2,100

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort | Line of Credit | HIBOR

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Spread above LIBOR/Canadian Dealer Offered Rate

1.25%

1.25%

1.25%

Shanghai Disney Resort | Loans

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt, maturity date

Dec. 31, 2036

Dec. 31, 2036

Dec. 31, 2036

Shanghai Disney Resort | Loans | Maximum

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Stated interest rate

8.00%

8.00%

Shanghai Disney Resort | Shendi Loan

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt, maturity date

Dec. 31, 2036

Dec. 31, 2036

Dec. 31, 2036

Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests

$ 1,000

¥ 7

Shanghai Disney Resort | Shendi Loan | Maximum

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Stated interest rate

8.00%

8.00%

Shanghai Disney Resort | Line of Credit

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Stated interest rate

8.00%

8.00%

Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount from Noncontrolling Interests

$ 199

¥ 1.4

Existing Line of Credit 2

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date

Mar. 31, 2023

Line of Credit Facility, Committed Capacity

4,000

Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Used

$ 0

Existing Line of Credit 3

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date

Mar. 31, 2019

Mar. 31, 2019

Mar. 31, 2019

Line of Credit Facility, Committed Capacity

$ 6,000

Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Used

$ 0

Existing Line Of Credit 1

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date

Mar. 31, 2021

Mar. 31, 2021

Mar. 31, 2021

Line of Credit Facility, Committed Capacity

$ 2,250

Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Used

$ 0

Disney Cruise Line

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Loan to Cost Ratio

80.00%

80.00%

80.00%

Disney Cruise Line | Credit Facility available beginning April 2021

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Line of Credit Facility, Committed Capacity

$ 1,000

Stated interest rate

3.48%

3.48%

Disney Cruise Line | Credit Facility available beginning May 2022

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Line of Credit Facility, Committed Capacity

$ 1,100

Stated interest rate

3.72%

3.72%

Disney Cruise Line | Credit Facility available beginning April 2023

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Line of Credit Facility, Committed Capacity

$ 1,100

Stated interest rate

3.74%

3.74%

21CF

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Line of Credit Facility, Committed Capacity

$ 35,700

21CF | LIBOR

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Spread above LIBOR/Canadian Dealer Offered Rate

0.88%

0.88%

0.88%

BAMTech, LLC

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest

75.00%

42.00%

75.00%

42.00%

33.00%

BAMTech, LLC | BAMTech Notes Payable

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Notes Payable, Related Parties, Current

$ 1,600

[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 September 29, 2018; these rates are not necessarily an indication of future interest rates.

[2]

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.

Income Before Income Taxes (Det

Income Before Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Income Before Income Taxes
Domestic (including U.S. exports)	$ 12,914	$ 12,611	$ 14,018
Foreign subsidiaries	1,815	1,177	850
Income before income taxes	$ 14,729	$ 13,788	$ 14,868

Income Tax Expense _ (Benefit)

Income Tax Expense / (Benefit) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Sep. 29, 2018		Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Current
Federal		$ 2,240		$ 3,229	$ 3,146
State		362		360	154
Foreign	[1]	642		489	533
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total		3,244		4,078	3,833
Deferred
Federal		(1,577)	[2]	370	1,172
State		(20)		5	100
Foreign		16		(31)	(27)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total		(1,581)		344	1,245
Income taxes		$ 1,663		$ 4,422	$ 5,078
[1]	Includes foreign withholding taxes
[2]	Includes the Tax Act Deferred Remeasurement

Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Ass

Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Deferred tax assets
Noncontrolling interest net operating losses	$ (1,437)	$ (1,705)
Accrued liabilities	(1,214)	(2,422)
Other	(328)	(386)
Total deferred tax assets	(2,979)	(4,513)
Deferred tax liabilities
Depreciable, amortizable and other property	3,678	5,692
Investment in Foreign Entities	351	518
Licensing revenues	265	476
Investment in U.S. Entities	189	292
Other	88	130
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	4,571	7,108
Deferred Tax Liabilities before valuation allowance	1,592	2,595
Valuation allowance	1,383	1,716
Total deferred tax liabilities	$ 2,975	$ 4,311

Income Taxes - Reconciliation o

Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Effective Income Tax Rate to Federal Rate (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018		Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal income tax rate	24.50%		35.00%	35.00%
State taxes, net of federal benefit	1.90%		1.70%	1.80%
Domestic production activity deduction	(1.40%)		(2.10%)	(1.60%)
Earnings in jurisdictions taxed at rates different from the statutory U.S. federal rate	(1.10%)		(1.60%)	(1.10%)
Tax Act	(11.50%)	[1]	0.00%	0.00%
Other, including tax reserves and related interest	(1.10%)		(0.90%)	0.10%
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Total	11.30%		32.10%	34.20%
[1]	Reflects the impact from the Deferred Remeasurement, net of the Deemed Repatriation Tax

Income Taxes - Reconciliation_2

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
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the year	$ 832	$ 844	$ 912
Increases for current year tax positions	64	61	71
Increases for prior year tax positions	48	13	142
Decreases in prior year tax positions	(135)	(55)	(158)
Settlements with taxing authorities	(161)	(31)	(123)
Balance at the end of the year	$ 648	$ 832	$ 844

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	24.50%	35.00%	35.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Amount	$ 2,100
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Amount	400
Valuation allowance	1,437	$ 1,705
Gross unrecognized tax benefits that would reduce income tax expense and effective tax rate, if recognized	469	444	$ 469
Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits	181	234	221
Additional accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits	47	43	22
Reductions in accrued interest as a result of audit settlements and other prior-year adjustments	100	30	32
Unrecognized tax benefits, reasonably possible reduction due to payments for or resolution of open tax matters	21
Adjustments to Income Tax Expense, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation	52	125
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation			$ 207
International Theme Parks
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	1,100	1,300
Loss from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 200	$ 200
Tax Credit Carryforward, Description		indefinite carryforward period in France and Hong Kong and a five-year carryforward period in China
Scenario, Plan
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	21.00%
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Percent	15.50%
Residual Earnings
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Percent	8.00%
Minimum | Scenario, Plan
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Percent	13.00%
Maximum | Scenario, Plan
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Percent	16.00%
CHINA | International Theme Parks
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Period	5 years

Pension and Other Benefit Pro_3

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
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Fair value of plans' assets
Beginning fair value	$ 13,021
Contributions	380
Ending fair value	13,459	$ 13,021
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet
Non-current liabilities	(2,712)	(3,281)
Net balance sheet liability	(2,650)
Pension Plans
Projected benefit obligations
Beginning obligations	(14,532)	(14,480)
Service cost	(350)	(368)	$ (318)
Interest cost	(489)	(447)	(458)
Actuarial gain	416	343
Plan amendments and other	(12)	(22)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid	467	442
Ending obligations	(14,500)	(14,532)	(14,480)
Fair value of plans' assets
Beginning fair value	12,325	10,401
Actual return on plan assets	579	1,056
Contributions	335	1,348
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Benefits Paid	467	442
Expenses and other	(44)	(38)
Ending fair value	12,728	12,325	10,401
Underfunded status of the plans	(1,772)	(2,207)
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet
Non-current assets	113	70
Current liabilities	(51)	(46)
Non-current liabilities	(1,834)	(2,231)
Net balance sheet liability	(1,772)	(2,207)
Postretirement Medical Plans
Projected benefit obligations
Beginning obligations	(1,746)	(1,759)
Service cost	(10)	(11)	(11)
Interest cost	(60)	(56)	(61)
Actuarial gain	166	42
Plan amendments and other	(10)	(9)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid	51	47
Ending obligations	(1,609)	(1,746)	(1,759)
Fair value of plans' assets
Beginning fair value	696	614
Actual return on plan assets	34	61
Contributions	45	61
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Benefits Paid	51	47
Expenses and other	(7)	(7)
Ending fair value	731	696	$ 614
Underfunded status of the plans	(878)	(1,050)
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet
Non-current assets	0	0
Current liabilities	0	0
Non-current liabilities	(878)	(1,050)
Net balance sheet liability	$ (878)	$ (1,050)

Pension and Other Benefit Pro_4

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 350	$ 368	$ 318
Interest cost	489	447	458
Expected return on plan assets	(901)	(874)	(747)
Amortization of prior year service costs	13	12	14
Recognized net actuarial loss	348	405	242
Net periodic benefit cost	299	358	285
Postretirement Medical Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	10	11	11
Interest cost	60	56	61
Expected return on plan assets	(53)	(49)	(45)
Amortization of prior year service costs	0	0	(1)
Recognized net actuarial loss	14	17	8
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 31	$ 35	$ 34

Pension and Other Benefit Pro_5

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - Key Assumptions (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Pension Plans
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Costs Weighted Average Assumptions [Line Items]
Discount rate used to determine the benefit obligation	4.31%	3.88%	3.73%
Discount rate used to determine the interest cost component of net periodic benefit cost	3.46%	3.18%	3.81%
Rate of return on plan assets	7.50%	7.50%	7.50%
Weighted average rate of compensation increase to determine the benefit obligation	3.20%	2.90%	3.00%
Postretirement Medical Plans
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Costs Weighted Average Assumptions [Line Items]
Discount rate used to determine the benefit obligation	4.31%	3.88%	3.73%
Discount rate used to determine the interest cost component of net periodic benefit cost	3.49%	3.18%	3.81%
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	2,032	2,031	2,030

Pension and Other Benefit Pro_6

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Before Tax, not yet Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Prior service cost	$ (52)
Net actuarial loss	(4,220)
Total amounts included in AOCI	(4,272)
Prepaid / (accrued) pension cost	1,622
Net balance sheet liability	(2,650)
Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Prior service cost	(52)
Net actuarial loss	(4,184)
Total amounts included in AOCI	(4,236)
Prepaid / (accrued) pension cost	2,464
Net balance sheet liability	(1,772)	$ (2,207)
Postretirement Medical Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Prior service cost	0
Net actuarial loss	(36)
Total amounts included in AOCI	(36)
Prepaid / (accrued) pension cost	(842)
Net balance sheet liability	$ (878)	$ (1,050)

Pension and Other Benefit Pro_7

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	Sep. 29, 2018USD ($)
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	$ (12)
Net actuarial loss	(260)
Total	(272)
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	(12)
Net actuarial loss	(260)
Total	(272)
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	0
Total	$ 0

Pension and Other Benefit Pro_8

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - Plan Assets Investment Policy Ranges for Major Asset Classes (Detail)	Sep. 29, 2018
Minimum | Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	30.00%
Minimum | Fixed Income Investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	20.00%
Minimum | Alternative Investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	10.00%
Minimum | Cash & Money Market Funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	0.00%
Maximum | Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	60.00%
Maximum | Fixed Income Investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	40.00%
Maximum | Alternative Investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	30.00%
Maximum | Cash & Money Market Funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	10.00%

Pension and Other Benefit Pro_9

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - Defined Benefit Plan Assets Measured at Fair Value (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy		$ 7,048	$ 6,943
Fair value asset measurements		$ 13,459	$ 13,021
Percentage of plan assets mix		100.00%	100.00%
Cash
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy		$ 57	$ 88
Percentage of plan assets mix		0.00%	1.00%
Equity Securities
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy	[1]	$ 3,023	$ 2,974
Percentage of plan assets mix	[1]	22.00%	23.00%
Mutual Funds
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy		$ 800	$ 771
Percentage of plan assets mix		6.00%	6.00%
US Government Debt Securities
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy		$ 2,507	$ 2,418
Percentage of plan assets mix		19.00%	19.00%
Corporate Bond Securities
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy		$ 573	$ 579
Percentage of plan assets mix		4.00%	4.00%
Other Mortgage and Asset Backed Securities
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy		$ 86	$ 99
Percentage of plan assets mix		1.00%	1.00%
Derivatives and Other, Net
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy		$ 2	$ 14
Percentage of plan assets mix		0.00%	0.00%
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		$ 2,778	$ 2,727
Percentage of plan assets mix		21.00%	21.00%
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		$ 2,363	$ 2,201
Percentage of plan assets mix		18.00%	17.00%
Money Market Funds and Other
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Fair value asset measurements		$ 1,270	$ 1,150
Percentage of plan assets mix		9.00%	9.00%
Level 1
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy		$ 5,902	$ 5,703
Level 1 | Cash
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy		57	88
Level 1 | Equity Securities
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy	[1]	3,023	2,974
Level 1 | Mutual Funds
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy		800	771
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]
Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy		2,019	1,870
Level 1 | Corporate Bond Securities
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy		0	0
Level 1 | Other Mortgage and Asset Backed Securities
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy		0	0
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]
Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy		3	0
Level 2
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy		1,146	1,240
Level 2 | Cash
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy		0	0
Level 2 | Equity Securities
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy	[1]	0	0
Level 2 | Mutual Funds
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy			0
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]
Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy		488	548
Level 2 | Corporate Bond Securities
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy		573	579
Level 2 | Other Mortgage and Asset Backed Securities
Schedule of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Line Items]
Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy		86	99
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]
Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy		$ (1)	$ 14
[1]	Includes 2.8 million shares of Company common stock valued at $332 million (2% of total plan assets) and 2.9 million shares valued at $282 million (2% of total plan assets) at September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017, respectively.

Pension and Other Benefit Pr_10

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - Defined Benefit Plan Assets Measured at Fair Value (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
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	2.9
Large cap domestic equities, value of company common stock	$ 332	$ 282
Asset allocation ranges	2.00%	2.00%

Pension and Other Benefit Pr_11

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - Estimated Future Benefit Payments (Detail) $ in Millions	Sep. 29, 2018USD ($)
Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2,019	$ 534
2,020	544
2,021	579
2,022	618
2,023	656
2024 - 2028	3,827
Postretirement Medical Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2,019	51	[1]
2,020	54	[1]
2,021	58	[1]
2,022	63	[1]
2,023	68	[1]
2024 - 2028	$ 404	[1]
[1]	Estimated future benefit payments are net of expected Medicare subsidy receipts of $80 million.

Pension and Other Benefit Pr_12

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - Estimated Future Benefit Payments (Parenthetical) (Detail) $ in Millions	Sep. 29, 2018USD ($)
Postretirement Medical Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expected Medicare subsidy receipts	$ 80

Pension and Other Benefit Pr_13

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - Long-Term Rate of Return on Plan Assets (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018
Minimum | Equity Securities
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	7.00%
Maximum | Equity Securities
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 Pr_14

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - One Percentage Point (ppt) Change on Projected Benefit Obligations (Detail) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018USD ($)
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Impact of 1 ppt Discount Rate decrease on Benefit Expense	$ 241
Impact of 1 ppt Discount Rate increase on Benefit Expense	(229)
Impact of 1 ppt Discount Rate decrease on Projected Benefit Obligations	2,680
Impact of 1 ppt Discount Rate increase on Projected Benefit Obligations	(2,275)
Impact of 1 ppt Expected Long-Term Rate of Return on Assets Decrease on Benefit Expense	135
Impact of 1 ppt Expected Long-Term Rate of Return on Assets Increase on Benefit Expense	(135)
Impact of 1 ppt Healthcare Cost Trend Rate decrease on Net Periodic Postretirement Medical Cost	(23)
Impact of 1 ppt Healthcare Cost Trend Rate increase on Net Periodic Postretirement Medical Cost	30
Impact of 1 ppt Healthcare Cost Trend Rate decrease on Projected Benefit Obligations	(213)
Impact of 1 ppt Healthcare Cost Trend Rate increase on Projected Benefit Obligations	$ 283

Pension and Other Benefit Pr_15

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - Contribution into Multiemployer Pension Plans and Health and Welfare Plans (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Contribution	$ 316	$ 287	$ 293
Multi-employer Pension Plans
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Contribution	144	127	126
Multiemployer Health and Welfare Plans
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Contribution	$ 172	$ 160	$ 167

Pension and Other Benefit Pr_16

Pension and Other Benefit Programs - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
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	$ 1,100	$ 8,500
Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, accumulated benefit obligation	1,000	7,700
Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, aggregate fair value of plan assets	3	6,400
Total accumulated pension benefit obligations	$ 13,300	$ 13,400
Total accumulated pension benefit obligations, vested percentage	99.00%	99.00%
Additional Capital Contributions Commitment	$ 1,000
Pension and postretirement medical plans, employer contributions	$ 380
Defined contribution plan, contribution rate	50.00%
Savings and investment plans, employees contribution rate	50.00%
Minimum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Next Fiscal Year	$ 250
Defined contribution plan, contribution rate	3.00%
Maximum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Next Fiscal Year	$ 300
Defined contribution plan, contribution rate	9.00%
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	$ 12,000	$ 12,800
Postretirement medical plans with accumulated postretirement medical benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, fair value of plan assets	10,100	10,500
Pension and postretirement medical plans, employer contributions	335	1,348
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	1,600	1,700
Postretirement medical plans with accumulated postretirement medical benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, fair value of plan assets	700	700
Pension and postretirement medical plans, employer contributions	$ 45	$ 61
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed, 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	$ 162	$ 143	$ 131
Non-US
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined contribution plans, employer contributions	21	$ 20	$ 19
Scenario, Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Decrease in Defined Benefit and Postretirement Medical Cost	87
Defined Benefit and Post Retirement Medical Cost	$ 243

Equity Dividends Paid (Details)

Equity Dividends Paid (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Billions	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Apr. 01, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016	Apr. 02, 2016
Dividends, Common Stock [Abstract]
Dividends paid, per share	$ 0.84	$ 0.84	$ 0.78	$ 0.78	$ 0.71	$ 0.71
Dividends paid	$ 1.2	$ 1.3	$ 1.2	$ 1.2	$ 1.1	$ 1.2

Equity Common Stock Repurchases

Equity Common Stock Repurchases (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Billions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Common Stock Repurchases [Abstract]
Common stock repurchases (in shares)	35	89	74
Common stock repurchases	$ 3.6	$ 9.4	$ 7.5

Equity Changes in Accumulated O

Equity Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Before Tax (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI before Tax, Attributable to Parent, Beginning Balance	$ (5,522)	$ (6,374)	$ (3,889)
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	258	641	(2,486)
Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income	415	211	1
AOCI before Tax, Attributable to Parent, Ending Balance	(4,849)	(5,522)	(6,374)
Market Value Adjustments, Investments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI before Tax, Attributable to Parent, Beginning Balance	15	44	21
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	9	(2)	23
Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income	0	(27)	0
AOCI before Tax, Attributable to Parent, Ending Balance	24	15	44
Market Value Adjustments, Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI before Tax, Attributable to Parent, Beginning Balance	(108)	(38)	523
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	250	124	(297)
Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income	35	(194)	(264)
AOCI before Tax, Attributable to Parent, Ending Balance	177	(108)	(38)
Unrecognized Pension and Postretirement Medical Expense
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI before Tax, Attributable to Parent, Beginning Balance	(4,906)	(5,859)	(4,002)
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	203	521	(2,122)
Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income	380	432	265
AOCI before Tax, Attributable to Parent, Ending Balance	(4,323)	(4,906)	(5,859)
Foreign Currency Translation and Other
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI before Tax, Attributable to Parent, Beginning Balance	(523)	(521)	(431)
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	(204)	(2)	(90)
Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income	0	0	0
AOCI before Tax, Attributable to Parent, Ending Balance	$ (727)	$ (523)	$ (521)

Equity Changes in Accumulated_2

Equity Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Tax (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI Tax, Attributable to Parent, Beginning Balance	$ 1,994	$ 2,395	$ 1,468
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	(128)	(323)	927
Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income	(114)	(78)	0
AOCI Tax, Attributable to Parent, Ending Balance	1,752	1,994	2,395
Market Value Adjustments, Investments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI Tax, Attributable to Parent, Beginning Balance	(7)	(18)	(8)
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	(2)	1	(10)
Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income	0	10	0
AOCI Tax, Attributable to Parent, Ending Balance	(9)	(7)	(18)
Market Value Adjustments, Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI Tax, Attributable to Parent, Beginning Balance	46	13	(189)
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	(66)	(39)	104
Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income	(12)	72	98
AOCI Tax, Attributable to Parent, Ending Balance	(32)	46	13
Unrecognized Pension and Postretirement Medical Expense
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI Tax, Attributable to Parent, Beginning Balance	1,839	2,208	1,505
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	(47)	(209)	801
Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income	(102)	(160)	(98)
AOCI Tax, Attributable to Parent, Ending Balance	1,690	1,839	2,208
Foreign Currency Translation and Other
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI Tax, Attributable to Parent, Beginning Balance	116	192	160
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	(13)	(76)	32
Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income	0	0	0
AOCI Tax, Attributable to Parent, Ending Balance	$ 103	$ 116	$ 192

Equity Changes in Accumulated_3

Equity Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	$ (3,528)	$ (3,979)	$ (2,421)
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	130	318	(1,559)
Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income	301	133	1
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(3,097)	(3,528)	(3,979)
Market Value Adjustments, Investments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	8	26	13
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	7	(1)	13
Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income	0	(17)	0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	15	8	26
Market Value Adjustments, Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(62)	(25)	334
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	184	85	(193)
Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income	23	(122)	(166)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	145	(62)	(25)
Unrecognized Pension and Postretirement Medical Expense
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(3,067)	(3,651)	(2,497)
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	156	312	(1,321)
Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income	278	272	167
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(2,633)	(3,067)	(3,651)
Foreign Currency Translation and Other
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(407)	(329)	(271)
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	(217)	(78)	(58)
Reclassifications of realized net (gains) losses to net income	0	0	0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	$ (624)	$ (407)	$ (329)

Equity Details about AOCI Compo

Equity Details about AOCI Components Reclassified to Net Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jul. 01, 2017	Apr. 01, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Interest expense, net									$ (574)	$ (385)	$ (260)
Primarily revenue	$ 14,307	$ 15,228	$ 14,548	$ 15,351	$ 12,779	$ 14,238	$ 13,336	$ 14,784	59,434	55,137	55,632
Income taxes									(1,663)	(4,422)	(5,078)
Net income attributable to The Walt Disney Company (Disney)	$ 2,322	$ 2,916	$ 2,937	$ 4,423	$ 1,747	$ 2,366	$ 2,388	$ 2,479	12,598	8,980	9,391
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net income attributable to The Walt Disney Company (Disney)									(301)	(133)	(1)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Gain/(loss) in net income from Investments, net
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Interest expense, net									0	27	0
Income taxes									0	(10)	0
Net income attributable to The Walt Disney Company (Disney)									0	17	0
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Gain/(loss) in net income from Cash flow hedges
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Primarily revenue									(35)	194	264
Income taxes									12	(72)	(98)
Net income attributable to The Walt Disney Company (Disney)									(23)	122	166
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Gain/(loss) in net income from 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									(380)	(432)	(265)
Income taxes									102	160	98
Net income attributable to The Walt Disney Company (Disney)									$ (278)	$ (272)	$ (167)

Equity - Additional Information

Equity - Additional Information (Detail) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	Sep. 29, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Jan. 30, 2015
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Total shares authorized for repurchase				400,000
Remaining shares authorized for repurchase	158,000
Series A Preferred Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	100,000		100,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0		0
Series B Preferred Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized		40
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share		$ 0.01
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0		0

Equity-Based Compensation - Wei

Equity-Based Compensation - Weighted Average Assumptions used in Option-Valuation Model (Detail) - OptionPlan	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rate	2.40%	2.60%	2.30%
Expected volatility	23.00%	22.00%	26.00%
Dividend yield	1.57%	1.58%	1.32%
Termination rate	4.80%	4.00%	4.00%
Exercise multiple	1.75	1.62	1.62

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
		Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock option/rights compensation expense		$ 87	$ 90	$ 93
RSU compensation expense		306	274	293
Total equity-based compensation expense	[1]	393	364	386
Tax impact		(99)	(123)	(131)
Reduction in net income		294	241	255
Equity-based compensation expense capitalized during the period		$ 70	$ 78	78
Tax benefit reported in cash flow from financing activities	[2]			$ 208
[1]	Equity-based compensation expense is net of capitalized equity-based compensation and estimated forfeitures and excludes amortization of previously capitalized equity-based compensation costs.
[2]	The amount for fiscal 2018 and 2017 is not applicable as the Company adopted new accounting guidance in fiscal 2017.

Equity-Based Compensation - Inf

Equity-Based Compensation - Information about Stock Option Transactions (Detail) shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of year | shares	24
Awards forfeited | shares	(1)
Awards granted | shares	4
Awards exercised | shares	(3)
Outstanding at end of year | shares	24
Exercisable at end of year | shares	14
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at beginning of year | $ / shares	$ 76.68
Awards forfeited | $ / shares	107.69
Awards granted | $ / shares	111.48
Awards exercised | $ / shares	58.09
Outstanding at end of year | $ / shares	84.14
Exercisable at end of year | $ / shares	$ 69.06

Equity-Based Compensation - I_2

Equity-Based Compensation - Information about Stock Options Vested and Expected to Vest (Detail) shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018$ / sharesshares
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 — $ 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	3
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 38.13
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	2 years 9 months
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range	$ 0
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range	$ 45
Vested | $ 46 — $ 60
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
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 50.75
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	4 years 2 months
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range	$ 46
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range	$ 60
Vested | $ 61 — $ 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	3
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 72.94
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	5 years 2 months
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range	$ 61
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	5
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 101.92
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	7 years
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range	$ 91
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range	$ 115
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	9	[1]
Expected to Vest | $ 90 — $ 105
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	[1]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 93.09
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	6 years 6 months
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range	$ 90
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range	$ 105
Expected to Vest | $ 106 — $ 110
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	$ 105.24
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	8 years 3 months
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range	$ 106
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range	$ 110
Expected to Vest | $ 111 — $ 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	5	[1]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 112.05
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	8 years 7 months
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range	$ 111
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range	$ 115
[1]	Number of options expected to vest is total unvested options less estimated forfeitures.

Equity-Based Compensation - I_3

Equity-Based Compensation - Information about Restricted Stock Unit Transactions (Detail) shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018$ / sharesshares
Units
Unvested at beginning of year | shares	9
Granted | shares	5	[1]
Vested | shares	(4)
Forfeited | shares	(1)
Unvested at end of year | shares	9	[2]
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Unvested at beginning of year | $ / shares	$ 101.17
Granted | $ / shares	109.05	[1]
Vested | $ / shares	113.21
Forfeited | $ / shares	107.23
Unvested at end of year | $ / shares	$ 108.74	[2]
[1]	Includes 1.1 million Performance RSUs.
[2]	Includes 1.4 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
		Sep. 29, 2018		Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
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]	5
Restricted stock units granted, unvested number of shares		9	[2]	9
Weighted average grant-date fair values of options granted		$ 28.01		$ 25.65	$ 30.93
Stock options exercised and RSUs vested, total intrinsic value		$ 585		$ 757	$ 981
Aggregate intrinsic values of stock options vested		684
Cash received from option exercises		210		276	259
Tax benefits realized from tax deductions associated with option exercises and RSU activity		159		$ 264	$ 342
Expected to Vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Aggregate intrinsic values of stock options vested		$ 78
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		55
Unrecognized compensation costs		$ 122
Weighted-average period to recognize compensation costs		1 year 7 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		28
Unrecognized compensation costs		$ 455
Weighted-average period to recognize compensation costs		1 year 8 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		1.1
Restricted stock units granted, unvested number of shares		1.4
[1]	Includes 1.1 million Performance RSUs.
[2]	Includes 1.4 million Performance RSUs.

Detail of Certain Balance She_3

Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts - Current Receivables (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Current receivables
Accounts receivable	$ 8,268	$ 7,611
Other	1,258	1,209
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(192)	(187)
Current receivables, Net	$ 9,334	$ 8,633

Detail of Certain Balance She_4

Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts - Other Current Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Other current assets
Prepaid expenses	$ 476	$ 445
Other	159	143
Other current assets	$ 635	$ 588

Detail of Certain Balance She_5

Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts - Parks, Resorts and Other Property, at Cost (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Parks, resorts and other property, at cost
Attractions, buildings and improvements	$ 28,995	$ 28,644
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	19,400	18,908
Land improvements	5,911	5,593
Leasehold improvements	932	898
Parks, resorts and other property, at cost	55,238	54,043
Accumulated depreciation	(30,764)	(29,037)
Projects in progress	3,942	2,145
Land	1,124	1,255
Parks, resorts and other property	$ 29,540	$ 28,406

Detail of Certain Balance She_6

Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts - Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Intangible assets
Character/franchise intangibles and copyrights	$ 5,829	$ 5,829
Other amortizable intangible assets	1,213	1,154
Accumulated amortization	(2,070)	(1,828)
Net amortizable intangible assets	4,972	5,155
FCC licenses	602	602
Trademarks	1,218	1,218
Other indefinite lived intangible assets	20	20
Intangible assets	$ 6,812	$ 6,995

Detail of Certain Balance She_7

Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts - Other Non-Current Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Other non-current assets
Receivables	$ 1,928	$ 1,688
Prepaid expenses	919	233
Other	518	469
Other non-current assets, net	$ 3,365	$ 2,390

Detail of Certain Balance She_8

Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts - Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities
Accounts payable	$ 6,503	$ 6,305
Payroll and employee benefits	2,189	1,819
Other	787	731
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	$ 9,479	$ 8,855

Detail of Certain Balance She_9

Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts - Other Long-Term Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Other long-term liabilities
Pension and postretirement medical plan liabilities	$ 2,712	$ 3,281
Other	3,878	3,162
Other long-term liabilities	$ 6,590	$ 6,443

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	Sep. 29, 2018USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
2,019	$ 9,814
2,020	9,315
2,021	8,315
2,022	6,793
2,023	5,525
Thereafter	15,729
Commitments	55,491
Operating Leases, 2019	681
Operating Leases, 2020	571
Operating Leases, 2021	470
Operating Leases, 2022	381
Operating Leases, 2023	261
Operating Leases, Thereafter	1,220
Operating Leases	3,584
Broadcast programming
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
2,019	7,340
2,020	7,475
2,021	7,277
2,022	5,317
2,023	4,363
Thereafter	12,841
Commitments	44,613
Other Commitments
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
2,019	1,793
2,020	1,269
2,021	568
2,022	1,095
2,023	901
Thereafter	1,668
Commitments	$ 7,294

Commitments and Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies - Future Payments under Non-Cancelable Capital Leases (Detail) $ in Millions	Sep. 29, 2018USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
2,019	$ 24
2,020	21
2,021	19
2,022	18
2,023	16
Thereafter	442
Total minimum obligations	540
Less amount representing interest	(386)
Present value of net minimum obligations	154
Less current portion	(12)
Long-term portion	$ 142

Commitments and Contingencies_3

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016	Aug. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Commitments	$ 55,491
Rental expense for operating leases	930	$ 868	$ 847
Non-cancelable capital leases, gross carrying value	371	466
Non-cancelable capital leases, accumulated amortization	164	233
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities and Equity	14,540	$ 14,670	$ 13,707
Hulu LLC
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Guaranteed obligations				$ 400
Other Commitment	450
Equity Method Investment, Committed Capital Paid	341
Hulu LLC | Notes Payable, Other Payables
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Guaranteed obligations	113
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities and Equity	338
Guarantee Obligations
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Guaranteed obligations	296
Broadcast programming
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Long-Term Receivables, net of allowance for credit losses	1,000
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%
Broadcast programming
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Commitments	$ 44,613
Available Programming
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Commitments	400
Sports Programming
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Commitments	$ 42,500

Fair Value Measurement - Assets

Fair Value Measurement - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Detail) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	$ 38	$ 36
Total	(162)	(92)
Fair value of borrowings	20,997	25,874
Interest rate
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	0	10
Derivative Liability	(410)	(122)
Foreign exchange
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	469	403
Derivative Liability	(274)	(427)
Other Contract
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	15	8
Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	38	36
Total	38	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	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	0
Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Total	(200)	(128)
Fair value of borrowings	19,826	23,110
Level 2 | Interest rate
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	0	10
Derivative Liability	(410)	(122)
Level 2 | Foreign exchange
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	469	403
Derivative Liability	(274)	(427)
Level 2 | Other Contract
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	15	8
Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Total	0	0
Fair value of borrowings	1,171	2,764
Level 3 | Interest rate
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	0	0
Derivative Liability	0	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	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements - Addit

Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment	$ 210	$ 0	$ 0
Level 3 | Film Production
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Carrying value of the asset prior to impairment		143
Impairment charges		$ 115
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Level 3 | Equity Method Investments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments, Fair Value	392
Carrying value of the asset prior to impairment	602
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment	$ 210

Derivative Instruments - Gross

Derivative Instruments - Gross Fair Value of Derivative Positions (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	$ 217	$ 219
Derivative Asset, Counterparty Netting Offset	(158)	(142)
Derivative Asset, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash, Offset	0	(20)
Net Derivative Positions	59	57
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	166	175
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	13	6
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	38	38
Current Assets | Derivatives not 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
Other Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	267	202
Derivative Asset, Counterparty Netting Offset	(227)	(190)
Derivative Asset, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash, Offset	0	(7)
Net Derivative Positions	40	5
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	169	190
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	0	10
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	2	2
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	96	0
Other Assets | Derivatives not 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
Other Current Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	(504)	(344)
Derivative Liability, Counterparty Netting Offset	254	188
Derivative Liability, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash, Offset	135	19
Net Derivative Positions	(115)	(137)
Other Current 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	(80)	(192)
Other Current 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	(329)	(106)
Other Current 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	0
Other Current 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	(95)	(46)
Other Current Liabilities | Derivatives not 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, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	(180)	(205)
Derivative Liability, Counterparty Netting Offset	131	144
Derivative Liability, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash, Offset	5	0
Net Derivative Positions	(44)	(61)
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	(39)	(170)
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	0
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	(60)	(19)
Other Long-Term Liabilities | Derivatives not designated as hedges | Interest rate
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	$ (81)	$ (16)

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 expense, net - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on interest rate swaps	$ (230)	$ (211)	$ 18
Gain (loss) on hedged borrowings	$ 230	$ 211	$ (18)

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
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Costs and Expenses
Derivative [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities	$ (146)	$ 105	$ 2
Net gains (losses) on foreign exchange risk management contracts not designated as hedges	104	(120)	(65)
Net gains (losses)	(42)	(15)	(63)
Interest expense, net
Derivative [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities	39	(13)	(2)
Net gains (losses) on foreign exchange risk management contracts not designated as hedges	(46)	11	0
Net gains (losses)	(7)	(2)	(2)
Income Taxes
Derivative [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities	29	3	49
Net gains (losses) on foreign exchange risk management contracts not designated as hedges	(19)	24	(24)
Net gains (losses)	$ 10	$ 27	$ 25

Derivative Instruments - Additi

Derivative Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Derivative [Line Items]
Hedging period for foreign currency transactions, maximum	4 years
Net deferred loss recorded in AOCI for contracts that will be reclassified to earnings in the next twelve months	$ 92
Aggregate fair value of derivative instruments with credit-risk-related contingent features in a net liability position by counterparty	299	$ 217
Interest rate | Interest expense, net
Derivative [Line Items]
Realized benefit from derivative instruments	15	35	$ 94
Derivatives designated as hedges | Interest rate | Fair Value Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	7,600	8,200
Derivatives designated as hedges | Foreign exchange | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	6,200	6,300
Derivatives not designated as hedges | Interest rate
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	2,000
Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value	81	16
Derivatives not designated as hedges | Foreign exchange
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 3,300	$ 3,600

Restructuring and Impairment _2

Restructuring and Impairment Charges - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and impairment charges	$ 33	$ 98	$ 156

New Accounting Pronouncements_2

New Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements - Additional Details (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 29, 2018USD ($)
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	$ 3,584
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	$ 3,600

Quarterly Financial Summary (De

Quarterly Financial Summary (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2018		Jun. 30, 2018		Mar. 31, 2018		Dec. 30, 2017		Sep. 30, 2017		Jul. 01, 2017		Apr. 01, 2017		Dec. 31, 2016		Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 14,307		$ 15,228		$ 14,548		$ 15,351		$ 12,779		$ 14,238		$ 13,336		$ 14,784		$ 59,434	$ 55,137	$ 55,632
Segment operating income	3,290	[1]	4,193	[1]	4,237	[1]	3,986	[1]	2,812	[1]	4,011	[1]	3,996	[1]	3,956	[1]	15,706	14,775	15,721
Net Income	2,419		3,059		3,115		4,473		1,865		2,474		2,539		2,488		13,066	9,366	9,790
Net income attributable to Disney	$ 2,322		$ 2,916		$ 2,937		$ 4,423		$ 1,747		$ 2,366		$ 2,388		$ 2,479		$ 12,598	$ 8,980	$ 9,391
Earnings Per Share, Diluted (usd per share)	$ 1.55	[2]	$ 1.95	[3]	$ 1.95	[4]	$ 2.91	[5]	$ 1.13	[2]	$ 1.51	[3]	$ 1.50		$ 1.55		$ 8.36	$ 5.69	$ 5.73
Earnings Per Share, Basic (usd per share)	$ 1.56		$ 1.96		$ 1.95		$ 2.93		$ 1.14		$ 1.51		$ 1.51		$ 1.56		$ 8.40	$ 5.73	$ 5.76
[1]	Segment operating results reflect earnings before the corporate and unallocated shared expenses, restructuring and impairment charges, other income, net, interest expense, net, income taxes and noncontrolling interests.
[2]	Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 included a gain in connection with the sale of real estate, which had a favorable impact of $0.25 on diluted earnings per share, partially offset by equity investment impairments, which had an adverse impact of $0.11 per diluted earnings per share, and the impact of updating prior-period Tax Act estimate, which had an adverse impact of $0.06 per diluted earnings per share. Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 included a non-cash net gain in connection with the acquisition of a controlling interest in BAMTech, which had a favorable impact of $0.10 per diluted earnings per share, partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges, which had an adverse impact of $0.04 per diluted earnings per share.
[3]	Results for the third quarter of fiscal 2018 included a net benefit of updating prior-period Tax Act estimate, which had a favorable impact of $0.07 on diluted earnings per share. Results for the third quarter of fiscal 2017 included a charge, net of committed insurance recoveries, incurred in connection with the settlement of litigation, which had an adverse impact of $0.07 on diluted earnings per share.
[4]	Results for the second quarter of fiscal 2018 included a net benefit of updating prior-period Tax Act estimate, which had a favorable impact of $0.09 on diluted earnings per share, and proceeds from legal insurance recoveries, which had a favorable impact of $0.02 on diluted earnings per share. These favorable impacts were partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges, which had an adverse impact of $0.01 per diluted earnings per share.
[5]	Results for the first quarter of fiscal 2018 included an estimated net benefit from the Deferred Remeasurement, partially offset by the Deemed Repatriation Tax as a result of the Tax Act (Tax Act Estimate), which had a favorable impact of $1.00 on diluted earnings per share, and a gain from the sale of property rights, which had a favorable impact of $0.03 on diluted earnings per share. These favorable impacts were partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges, which had an adverse impact of $0.01 on diluted earnings per share.

Quarterly Financial Summary - A

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

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Sep. 29, 2018

Jun. 30, 2018

Mar. 31, 2018

Dec. 30, 2017

Sep. 30, 2017

Jul. 01, 2017

Apr. 01, 2017

Dec. 31, 2016

Sep. 29, 2018

Sep. 30, 2017

Oct. 01, 2016

Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]

Earnings Per Share, Diluted (usd per share)

$ 1.55

[1]

$ 1.95

[2]

$ 1.95

[3]

$ 2.91

[4]

$ 1.13

[1]

$ 1.51

[2]

$ 1.50

$ 1.55

$ 8.36

$ 5.69

$ 5.73

BAMTech, LLC

Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]

Earnings Per Share, Diluted (usd per share)

0.10

Settled Litigation

Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]

Earnings Per Share, Diluted (usd per share)

(0.02)

$ (0.07)

Impact of the Tax Act

Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]

Earnings Per Share, Diluted (usd per share)

0.06

$ 0.07

0.09

1

Gain from sale of property rights

Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]

Earnings Per Share, Diluted (usd per share)

0.03

Restructuring and Impairment Charges

Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]

Earnings Per Share, Diluted (usd per share)

$ (0.01)

$ (0.01)

$ (0.04)

Gain from sale of real estate

Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]

Earnings Per Share, Diluted (usd per share)

0.25

Equity investment impairments

Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]

Earnings Per Share, Diluted (usd per share)

$ 0.11

[1]

Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 included a gain in connection with the sale of real estate, which had a favorable impact of $0.25 on diluted earnings per share, partially offset by equity investment impairments, which had an adverse impact of $0.11 per diluted earnings per share, and the impact of updating prior-period Tax Act estimate, which had an adverse impact of $0.06 per diluted earnings per share. Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 included a non-cash net gain in connection with the acquisition of a controlling interest in BAMTech, which had a favorable impact of $0.10 per diluted earnings per share, partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges, which had an adverse impact of $0.04 per diluted earnings per share.

[2]

Results for the third quarter of fiscal 2018 included a net benefit of updating prior-period Tax Act estimate, which had a favorable impact of $0.07 on diluted earnings per share. Results for the third quarter of fiscal 2017 included a charge, net of committed insurance recoveries, incurred in connection with the settlement of litigation, which had an adverse impact of $0.07 on diluted earnings per share.

[3]

Results for the second quarter of fiscal 2018 included a net benefit of updating prior-period Tax Act estimate, which had a favorable impact of $0.09 on diluted earnings per share, and proceeds from legal insurance recoveries, which had a favorable impact of $0.02 on diluted earnings per share. These favorable impacts were partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges, which had an adverse impact of $0.01 per diluted earnings per share.

[4]

Results for the first quarter of fiscal 2018 included an estimated net benefit from the Deferred Remeasurement, partially offset by the Deemed Repatriation Tax as a result of the Tax Act (Tax Act Estimate), which had a favorable impact of $1.00 on diluted earnings per share, and a gain from the sale of property rights, which had a favorable impact of $0.03 on diluted earnings per share. These favorable impacts were partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges, which had an adverse impact of $0.01 on diluted earnings per share.