| Document and Entity Information Document | May 07, 2024 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 07, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | WALT DISNEY CO/ |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-38842 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 83-0940635 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 500 South Buena Vista Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Burbank |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 91521 |
| City Area Code | 818 |
| Local Phone Number | 560-1000 |
| Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name | Not applicable |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | DIS |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001744489 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
