Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens has officially flipped the switch to full holiday fantasy with its new winter display, “All Aboard for Holiday Bells and Whistles,” on view through January 3, 2026. This year, the beloved Las Vegas tradition leans into the nostalgia of train travel, the comfort of coming home for the holidays, and—very on brand for our city—a bit of over-the-top sparkle.
Designed once again by Ed Libby and brought to life by Bellagio’s horticulture team, the Conservatory becomes a storybook train station where every direction feels like another chapter in a holiday tale. The theme celebrates the joy of connection, the magic of movement, and the kind of glittering drama you’d expect from a Strip icon.
At the West Bed, the holidays quite literally revolve around a towering, 42-foot tree crowned with a Swarovski crystal star. Dressed in thousands of LED lights and more than 8,700 ornaments, it’s the kind of showstopper that demands a selfie (or five). At its base, the Peppermint Express miniature train circles the trunk, complete with a live-feed camera so guests can watch the tiny journey in real time.
To the left, another festive train overflows with wrapped gifts as elves hustle to make deliveries to all the “nice” kids—interpret that however you wish. On the right, a gingerbread house dripping with icing and ruby-red hearts hides something new and very Vegas: The Garden Table, a one-of-a-kind dining experience set right inside the display.
The North Bed turns up the volume with a full symphony of holiday décor. Oversized brass instruments, elegant bells, and red-and-green drums are suspended over a shimmering pond fed by gentle fountains. A gilded storybook invites guests into a world of music and memories, while nearby LED screens show a holiday train departing the snowy North Pole, visiting festive MGM Resorts properties, and finally arriving at Bellagio. Layer in holiday music and a custom seasonal fragrance with notes of orange and warm spices, and you’ve got a full sensory moment. If you want to take the scent home, Bellagio’s “Bella” holiday candle is available at the Giardini Store.
On the East Bed, the Bellagio Express makes its debut, inspired by classic train ornaments you might remember from your childhood tree—if your childhood tree had Vegas-level drama. Conducted by Elvie the Elf, the locomotive hauls oversized ornaments and gifts, while guests are invited to walk through the train itself via a winding pathway that puts you right in the middle of the magic. Clouds of baby’s breath puff out of the smokestack like whimsical steam, mixing with red and white crystal snowflakes, while poinsettias and decorated trees blanket the ground.
The South Bed is pure toy-box fantasy. A towering nutcracker guards the scene, his hat topped with a golden Bellagio “B” and adorned with a thousand red feathers. Four rotating toy soldiers march in time to the season’s rhythms, and Billy the Elf rides a white rocking horse that gently sways back and forth. Glittering bells, ornaments, and perfectly wrapped presents complete the tableau, ready for every family photo, couples shot, and thirsty holiday thirst trap you can dream up.
For foodies and experience collectors, The Garden Table is the headline. For the first time during the holidays, guests can book an intimate table set inside that gingerbread house in the West Bed. By day, Sadelle’s serves brunch at $145 per person; by night, MICHAEL MINA Bellagio steps in with a $195 per person dinner. It’s an immersive way to dine in the heart of the Conservatory, wrapped in lights, flowers, and the buzz of visitors from all over the world. Reservations are required and can be booked online or by phone.
If you’re more into sweet treats on the go, the Peppermint Express is back as a pop-up pastry station. Located in the alcove behind the South Bed, across from the OMEGA Boutique, it’s open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Expect holiday cookies, peppermint meringues, chocolates, nougat, popcorn, drip coffee, and hot chocolate—basically everything you need to sugar-fuel a marathon photo session.
Behind the glamour, the Conservatory keeps sustainability in focus. All the water used in the display comes from on-site underground wells that rely on rain and recycled resort water, not municipal drinking water. That water is reused throughout the exhibit and around the property. When the season ends, plants and botanical materials that can’t be reused are sent to a local composting facility instead of a landfill, helping improve regional soil, air, and water quality.
By the numbers, the display is as impressive as it looks: 110,000 energy-efficient light bulbs, 20,000 poinsettias, 41 fresh-cut Silvertip trees, 12 massive gold and silver bells, and a team of 80 people who transform the space in just six days.
Best of all, Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens remains complimentary and open 24 hours a day, seven days a week—making it one of the most accessible and inclusive holiday experiences on the Strip. Whether you’re a local bringing visiting family, a couple on a festive date night, or a queer friend group chasing the next great group photo, “All Aboard for Holiday Bells and Whistles” is ready to welcome you home for the holidays, Vegas-style.