Sylvia and Ira Seret in front of the completed truck

Yak & Yeti exterior. Architectural elements and props provided by Seret & Sons

The front entrance of the Yak & Yeti portrays the lobby of a Himalayan guesthouse. The centerpiece is a mosaic floor, made from lapis, jasper and other semi-precious stones. The ceiling and carved millwork were specially designed for this project. The props and pictures are authentic; mostly antiques.

Hand carved and inlaid bar-top, 22 foot long, made of green marble with patterns from jasper and other semi-precious stones. The bar-front, carved and painted, and the tin ceiling, hand hammered and painted, are two of the Seret's signature designs.

Inlaid stone tables and custom chairs with inlay and iron are a few of the many pieces specially designed, to create an eclectic experience for the diners.

SHand-carved Staircase adorned with carved panels and risers, textured treads, and lattice railings.

Old Meets New.�A marble pavilion, created by Seret & Sons for the original park, has been relocated next to the new Yak & Yeti. Seen here are carved panels, textured wood pieces, and other architectural elements built into the Restaurant building. Inlaid stone tables and custom chairs with inlay and iron are a few of the many pieces specially designed, to create an eclectic experience for the diners.

1998 :: Disney

In 1998 the designers of Disney's Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Florida commissioned the Serets to replicate one of the intricately painted trucks that so flamboyantly carry cargo in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Working three months with local artists, the Serets decorated and painted a specially designed truck, with no engine that would serve as a food service "truck" in the middle of Animal Kingdom. The bus was such an impressive work of art, that Disney soon decided to make it an attraction itself.

In addition to the truck, the Serets worked with Disney's Imagineers and Designers to supply one-of-a-kind authentic pieces throughout the new Animal Kingdom theme park — carved marble pavilions and fountains, antique wood columns, windows, and doors.

In 2007, when Disney wanted to create a new sit-down restaurant in their Animal Kingdom theme park, they

returned to Seret & Sons for ideas and inspiration. Designers at Seret & Sons worked with Disney's Imagineers and Schussler Creative from the earliest stages to create the Himalayan-themed restaurant, called Yak & Yeti.

Seret & Sons designed and handcrafted much of the themed work seen throughout the restaurant. Seret & Sons supplied highly detailed work for both the interior and exterior architectural build-out including millwork, doors, columns, inlaid stone countertops, staircases adorned with carved railings, panels and risers, stone windows, mosaic floors, ceilings, inlaid mosaic and carved furniture, props and retail fixtures.

With 350 seats both indoors and out, as well as a separate retail shop, this extensive project opened its unique doors to the public November 2007, offering another magical experience in this Disney park.