“All Aboard for Holiday Bells and Whistles” Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Captures the Spirit of the Season with Festive New Display
Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens invites guests to embark on a whimsical adventure with its new display, “All Aboard for Holiday Bells and Whistles” on view through January 3, 2026. Brought to life by renowned designer Ed Libby and Bellagio’s talented Horticulture team, the Conservatory transforms into a dazzling train-inspired wonderland to celebrate the timeless joy of coming home for the holidays. Adding to the experience, the Peppermint Express returns with treats baked by Bellagio’s pastry chefs, while The Garden Table makes its holiday debut, offering guests an exclusive dining experience.
“When designing this display, our goal was to capture the twinkle, nostalgia and pure enchantment that make this special time of year so extraordinary,” said Libby. “This year’s exhibit invites guests on a heartwarming journey that celebrates the magic of travel, the warmth of connection and the breathtaking beauty of the holidays.”
West Bed
At the heart of the West Bed, a Swarovski star crowns a majestic tree dressed in thousands of miniature LED lights and ornaments. Beneath it, the Peppermint Express miniature train chugs merrily around the tree trunk, complete with a live-feed camera that allows guests to watch its journey in real time. To the left, a festive train overflows with beautifully wrapped gifts as busy elves hurry to deliver toys to good boys and girls. On the right, a gingerbread house adorned with ruby-red hearts and snow-like icing serves as the home to The Garden Table, making its holiday debut. This one-of-a-kind dining experience, tucked within the exhibit, features brunch by Sadelle’s and dinner by MICHAEL MINA Bellagio.
North Bed
The North Bed bursts with the sound and spirit of the season as oversized brass instruments, elegant bells and grand red-and-green drums set a joyful rhythm above a glistening pond fed by gentle fountains. A gilded storybook invites guests into a world of music, memories and holiday spirit, while nearby LED screens come alive with displays of a holiday train departing the snowy North Pole and traveling through festive MGM Resorts destinations before arriving at Bellagio. The sensory journey continues as delightful holiday music and a seasonal fragrance with notes of orange and warm spices fill the air. Bellagio’s bespoke “Bella” holiday candle is available for guests to purchase at the Giardini Store.
East Bed
New to the East Bed, The Bellagio Express, inspired by traditional train ornaments, is conducted by Elvie the Elf as the locomotive carries larger-than-life ornaments and gifts. Guests can walk through the train itself, following a whimsical, walkable path that winds through the display for an up-close experience. Billowing clouds of baby’s breath rise from the train’s smokestack and fill the air among red and white crystal snowflakes while decorative trees and vibrant poinsettias grace the bed beneath.
South Bed
Guests are greeted by an impressive nutcracker standing proudly at the center of the South Bed, his hat crowned with a golden Bellagio “B.” Surrounding him, four rotating toy soldiers march to the drumbeats of the season, bringing the bed to life with a delightful sense of movement. On the right, Billy the Elf rides a charming white rocking horse that sways gently back and forth. Beneath the twinkle of magnificent bells, shimmering ornaments and beautifully wrapped presents complete the gleeful scene.
The Garden Table
For the first time, guests can experience The Garden Table within the Conservatory’s holiday display. Set inside a charming gingerbread house, the table immerses visitors in the heart of the Conservatory’s festive wonderland, with brunch service from Sadelle’s at $145 per person and dinner from MICHAEL MINA Bellagio at $195 per person.
Reservations are required. To book and find more information, call 702.693.7075 or go online.
Peppermint Express
The Peppermint Express is back, offering holiday-inspired treats crafted by the Bellagio Pastry Team. Assorted sweets and beverages are available for purchase in the Conservatory alcove behind the South Bed, across from the OMEGA Boutique, from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily. Menu items include holiday cookies, peppermint meringue, chocolate candies, holiday nougat, popcorn, drip coffee and hot chocolate.
Sustainability at the Conservatory
Water used in Bellagio’s Conservatory and Botanical Gardens comes from on-site underground wells that use rain and recycled water from the resort, avoiding the use of municipal potable water. The water in the Conservatory is also recycled throughout the exhibit and reused at the resort. Bellagio’s water conservation efforts are part of MGM Resorts International’s overall sustainability commitment.
At the conclusion of each display, plants and botanical material without remaining viable life are separated for collection by a local composting facility. The organic waste is made into compost products to help improve the environment. This method of recycling keeps thousands of pounds of waste out of local landfills and turns it into something that improves the region’s soil, air and water quality.
“All Aboard for Holiday Bells and Whistles” 2025 Holiday Display by the Numbers
- 110,000: Energy-efficient light bulbs on all trees
- 20,000: Poinsettias throughout the display
- 7,500: Preserved red and black roses on the majestic nutcracker
- 8,700: Ornaments on the holiday tree
- 1,000: Red feathers on top of the nutcracker’s hat
- 80: Team members who bring the display to life
- 42 feet: Height of the holiday tree at the center of the display
- 41: Fresh-cut Silvertip trees in the display
- 12: Gold and silver bells hanging above the North and South beds
- 6: Number of days to complete the display change out
- 4: Playful elves exploring the holiday display
- 1: Swarovski crystal star topping the holiday tree
Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is complimentary and open to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To learn more, please visit Bellagio’s website.
