Lake Buena Vista in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
My Little Princess
14' Larsen Fiberglass Runabout
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 19, 2025
1. My Little Princess Marker
1958 14' Larsen "Falls Flyer" Fiberglass Runabout powered by a 50 HP Mercury.
In the 1940's, Paul Larson, the owner of Larson Boat Works, patented an idea for a boat that would capture the American heart: The Falls Flyer. Inspired by Charles Lindbergh's remarkable transit of the Atlantic Ocean. Larson invented The Falls Flyer with a sleek airplane-like body and cockpit to honor Lindbergh. The word 'Flyer' is in reference to Lindbergh's 3,600-mile solo flight and 'Falls' refers to Little Falls, Minnesota - the hometown of both Larson and Lindbergh. The abbreviated transom, surrounded by a rear deck that slopes to the waterline, is still the industry standard for high-performance recreational outboards. The boat was originally rendered in wood, and later in aluminum and fiberglass.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.
Location. 28° 22.333′ N, 81° 31.099′ W. Marker is in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, in Orange County. It can be reached from East Buena Vista Drive near Epcot Center Drive.
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Orlando and in Central Florida. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Walts Dream (a few steps from this marker); Amphicars (within shouting distance of this marker); The Legend of Ol' Man Island (approx. 1½ miles away); Live Oak (approx. 1½ miles away); Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe (approx. 1.6 miles away); Rue de la Falaitte (approx. 1.6 miles away); Runic Writings (approx. 1.7 miles away); Stave Churches (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 19, 2025
2. My Little Princess and Marker
Regarding My Little Princess. Located at the Disney Springs shopping center, with free admission and free parking.
This is one of a dozen historical boat displays located behind The Boathouse seafood restaurant.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
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