International Theme Parks - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Mar. 28, 2026	Mar. 29, 2025
Noncontrolling Interest
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	$ 7,649	$ 9,958
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	(5,469)	(4,473)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities	(2,162)	$ (5,553)
Asia International Theme Parks
Noncontrolling Interest
Royalties And Management Fees	176
International Theme Parks
Noncontrolling Interest
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	772
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	(685)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities	$ 19
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Noncontrolling Interest
Effective Ownership Interest	48.00%
Shanghai Disney Resort
Noncontrolling Interest
Effective Ownership Interest	43.00%

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