I can’t believe it’s already been two weeks since I was on vacation. I’ve talked about how much fun we had at Disneyland, but we actually made another stop while we were in southern California—Universal Studios. And that means a trip to Kings Cross, Diagon Alley, Hogsmeade, and Hogwarts itself; aka, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Today I’m sharing some of the magic with this hand drawn Harry Potter clip art for wizards and muggles alike.
if you’re a nerd living in the west, like myself, you probably squealed with glee when you found out they were planning to make the Harry Potter World of Orlando a reality in Universal Studios Hollywood. Well fellow west coast nerds, as of April 7, our dreams became reality!
Strolling through The Wizarding World of Harry Potter was absolutely incredible! The amount of detail that went into everything was just spectacular, and it was so easy to get sucked into the story. A little too easy in fact: it took every ounce of willpower I had not to buy a wand. The mental exchange that was on repeat in my head went a little something like this:
Right Brain: “Oh wow, look at all these wands: this looks just like the movie! I have to have one.”
Left Brain: “No, you don’t. They are $50: that’s WAY too much money.”
RB: “But look, they have Snape’s wand. He’s your favorite character, and it would be so awesome!
LB: “But what the heck do you do with it when you get home. It will just sit on your dresser collecting dust. And, like I said, it’s WAY too much money.”
RB: “Maybe I could make a stand for it and display it in my office. And look at the bags they come in—the Ollivander’s logo is beautiful! You’d be paying for more than a wand—you’d be paying for the whole experience.”
LB: “You’re ridiculous, this is exactly what they want you to think!”
RB: “I know…but—”
LB: “I said NO!”
(Sigh) So, in the end, logic won out, and I didn’t spend $50 on a wand…this time. But, I didn’t go away empty-handed. I’m a sucker for stuffed animals (yes, I’m a grown-up, so what); so, when I saw all the different owls at The Owl Post shop (and the price—much cheaper than a wand), I just couldn’t resist.
Everything at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter was spectacular: riding the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride, eating at The Three Broomsticks, trying butterbeer, interacting with the cast, the whole nine yards! I’m so glad we have a version close to Utah now, and I can’t wait to go back!
Enjoy using my hand drawn Harry Potter motifs with your next magical design or photo! Have you been to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter before? What was your favorite thing about it?
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Mandee is a graphic designer, tennis player, and roller coaster enthusiast. She is a wife to an aspiring stand-up comedian and mommy to two super cute little boys. She fell in love with graphic design when she started working with a guy she met her freshman year of college on his comedy website. Design wasn’t the only thing she fell in love with, and they were married a year and a half later. She started Designs By Miss Mandee as a place to practice her designs skills and share her creative ideas. 4 Comments on Harry Potter Clip Art
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Olga
May 13, 2016 at 12:09 am (3 years ago)Oh, this is so adorable! I’m also a big fan and it’s my dream to go to such a place!
Mandee
May 13, 2016 at 12:27 pm (3 years ago)Thanks Olga! Yes, it had been my dream as well—it was so awesome to finally be able to go!
Koyna Bajaj
January 3, 2018 at 5:32 am (1 year ago)I love your graphic designs, and especially this one. Thanks for sharing these, they are wonderful.
By the way, Hi! from India.
Mandee
January 3, 2018 at 8:32 am (1 year ago)Thanks Koyna! I’m so glad you enjoy my designs—even all the way over in India!! 😀