Bellagio Fountains Reviews (Las Vegas, Nevada)

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Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

November 25, 2009

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Best of IgoUgo This is an attraction I have actually reviewed before on my first ever visit to Las Vegas, and though I almost never re-review something unless it has undergone some change or improvement to warrant doing so - in this case I couldn't justify writing ...Read more

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Water that Will Move You

by Autumnrose2008

fort Collins, Colorado

November 23, 2009

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Best of IgoUgo My family and I just got back from a short trip to Vegas. Having children that we take with us when we go I have to plan for all the free things that are ok to take a young child to. As any one who has ever been to Vegas knows its no easy ...Read more My family and I just got back from a short trip to Vegas. Having children that we take with us when we go I have to plan for all the free things that are ok to take a young child to. As any one who has ever been to Vegas knows its no easy task.

Several years ago we took my daughter to the Belliagio fountains for the first time she was just a baby really. If I was to know the outcome of that one little visit to the fountains I may not have choose to take her there so willingly.

We chose the fountain show at Bellagio as it was free and there was no age restrictions to it. It was something that would be good for the whole family. My daughter instantly fell in love with it. We ended up standing there for 3 hours watching every show and every song that they used. Her favorite being This Kiss by Faith Hill.

Now 7 years later and my daughter is still wanting to go and watch the fountains at Bellagio its a constant when we visit. We may not know what we are gonna do but you can almost be sure that one of our days will be spent sitting out side of Bellagio watching there fountains and touring the conservatory.

They are the most wonderful thing really its such a basic show but its put together so well that you cant help but to enjoy it. What we really like the most is when the water is shot out of the jets so fast it makes a loud boom like a bomb going off. The water rises into the air at such a hight that it has actually been known to block the sun.

With our last visit being only a few days ago I was so sure we were gonna get off with not having to do the fountains needless to say I was very wrong. As our trip came to an end my daughter threw a fit and made it quite apparent that her trip to Vegas was not over till the Fountain shows were over. So we rushed right out to see the show to at least make one in our group very happy. They must have known she was coming as they played her favorite song making it all the more better for us as we did not have to sit through them all and wait for the one she loved the most.

This show runs beginning at 3pm till 12am providing the weather is cooperating. I have been in vegas when the wind is too strong and the fountains are going off needless to say that every one in a mile radius feels the water from the fountains when the wind is blowing making it a not enjoyable experience.

The cost of this experience is free it does not cost you one red cent. That is what makes it such a pleasure for us to take my daughter to see again and again even though we have seen it so many times we could probably do the dance our selves, but when the price is right you cant complain.

If you want a good spot to view the show I would recommend arriving a little early to get a good spot. The fact that this is a free show means that every one that is out for a good deal in Vegas is gonna be there to watch it with you. So get there early to get a good viewing place. I have watched it from every vantage point and there are really none that are better than any other. Each area has its own good view and you will not be dissapointed no matter where you view it at.

This is a great freebie while in Vegas and as a regular to the strip and the fun that is to be found there I would recommend this to every one that is thinking of making a trip to Vegas. Even if you have seen it once you can watch it again and it seems that its a new experience each time.

This was a great time for me and my family. Its something that my daughter loves to tell her friends about. She would rather sit and watch the fountains than a magic show any day. Close

Fountains of Bellagio

by funrun_9602

Dallas, Texas

December 20, 2004

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Best of IgoUgo My absolute favorite attraction in Vegas is the Fountains of Bellagio, especially at night. I lost track of how many times I saw it—at least six. Each time you see it is likely to be a different song, different lighting depending to the time of day ...Read more My absolute favorite attraction in Vegas is the Fountains of Bellagio, especially at night. I lost track of how many times I saw it—at least six. Each time you see it is likely to be a different song, different lighting depending to the time of day and weather, and a different viewing angle. Of all the Vegas shows and free attractions, the Bellagio Fountains has to be the most morally appropriate for children and most universally pleasing for people of all ages, languages, and backgrounds. And unlike other shows, it’s not so long that it’s going to consume much of your vacation time or cause you to plan all your other activities around its show schedule (see schedule below).

The fountains consist of hundreds of individual shoots of water, some of which can go about 15 stories in the air, close to the height of the Bellagio itself. The water really appears to wave and dance exactly on beat to the music. Each shoot of water can do different things at different times. The deep whooshing sound of the water pressure pumps and the sound of the water hitting the pool from such heights really enhance the music like I never would have thought before seeing it in person. The show is best at night, when each water shoot has lights of changing brightness that further enhance the music.

The Bellagio uses about 24 classical and opera-type songs that play randomly; during December, they mix in holiday songs. They play one song for each show, which starts very promptly on time. Here is the schedule:

Monday-Friday
3-7pm: every hour and half-hour
7pm-1am: every quarter-hour

Saturday and Sunday
12-7pm: every hour and half-hour
7pm-12am: every quarter-hour

The fountain pool is much larger than I imagined it, and the fountains are further away than I thought. When you are standing in front-center, you really can't see the entire fountain show in your field of view without turning your head back and forth. You can see the whole show if you stand at the ends, but then the far side is likely to be blocked from view during parts of the show. The front sidewalk has several half-circle-shaped balconies that stick out over the water. The best viewing angles I found are from the second balconies on either end, or from behind the left side of the fountain, on the sidewalk that follows the front drive to the carport entrance of the hotel. From this back sidewalk, you also get to look slightly down on the fountains.

Even though you wouldn't get to hear the music, I bet other great views would be from one of the hotel rooms in Bellagio, Paris, or even Flamingo. I would also love to see a show at night from the top of the Eiffel Tower at Paris, across the street.

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Every Bit As Good As I Remembered

by svearvaldyr

Fortrose, Scotland, United Kingdom

December 22, 2008

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Best of IgoUgo The Bellagio is one of my favourite hotels - from the outside anyway. Don't get me wrong, it's very nice inside too, but whoever designed the exterior really knew what they were doing. The Strip has always felt a little unreal, but recently, with ...Read more The Bellagio is one of my favourite hotels - from the outside anyway. Don't get me wrong, it's very nice inside too, but whoever designed the exterior really knew what they were doing. The Strip has always felt a little unreal, but recently, with all the construction works going on, it's lost that a little bit. Some of the Old Style Vegas has gone and it's all being replaced by shiny new shops and hotels that don't have that old character that the Frontier style places used to have. Thankfully though, the Bellagio offers something of an oasis in the middle of all this.

The Hotel stands in relatively simple splendour above a sparkling, tree lined driveway and its own rather impressive lake. You can stroll along the edge, with a broad walkway for pedestrians and recessed alcoves to gather away from the milling foot traffic that is a constant presence on the Strip. The hotel pumps music all along this frontage and most of the time it just drifts past you, but every so often it will cut away to a different song and an array of fountains will emerge from beneath the dark waters of the lake. If this happens then do take the time to stop and enjoy the show. It is well worth it.

This is something that is definitely best appreciated after dark. The fountains are accompanied by a light show and the backdrop of the Strip and the hotel itself all lit up - which is when Vegas is at its best anyway - all adds an extra dimension to the show that you just don't get during the day. It truly is a breathtaking thing to watch, as Singing in the Rain plays from unseen speakers and this array of fountain jets swing and sway in time, shooting jets of glowing water 100 feet in the air.

The free shows in Vegas are unfortunately dwindling, along with a lot of the cheap accommodation and the cheap food, but this one should be here to stay. It plays every 15-30 minutes after dark and more infrequently during the day. Take the time to get there and wait for a song that you like to come on - some songs definitely work better than others, so if you're unimpressed by the first show you see hang around for the next one. Bring your camera, wrap up warm and enjoy the spectacle. Close

From journal Las Vegas - the Return

Bellagio Fountains

by mh75

Harrisonburg, Virginia

April 27, 2007

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Best of IgoUgo Ahh, the Bellagio Fountains! This was an awesome experience. We stayed for about three shows in a row when we passed the first time and had to stop by again later. The fountains are $40 million worth of entertainment and well-worth a stop if you ...Read more

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The Bellagio Fountain

by onesundaymorning

Los Angeles, California

March 22, 2007

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Best of IgoUgo The fountain in front of the Bellagio is a must-see when in Vegas. This breathtaking sight isn’t on display all the time. Shows start at 3pm and run until 12am on the weekdays, and run from 12pm to 12am on the weekends. They run every half hour from ...Read more

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Bellagio Fountains

by airynfaerie

St. Augustine, Florida

September 28, 2006

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Best of IgoUgo One of our most favorite sights on the Strip was the frequent water shows in the front of the Bellagio, with its synchronized fountains, music, and lights! A walk down the famous Strip is a mad-house of flashing signs, crowds, flyers, and performers ...Read more

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The Fountains at the Bellagio

by Whiterabbit79

Merritt Island, Florida

August 14, 2005

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Best of IgoUgo I have always heard about the fountains. Everyone who has been to Las Vegas absolutely loved them. I now know why. I first viewed them from dinner at the Circo resturant. In the evening, the lighting on the water is great. However, from inside ...Read more

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Bellagio Fountains, Gardens, & Buffet

by Sarah the Expat

London, United Kingdom

May 21, 2005

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Best of IgoUgo As we were staying on Fremont Street in the cheap end of Vegas, it was a treat to see how the other half lives! We had vouchers we'd won from a website for a free buffet meal at the Bellagio hotel, worth approximately $25 each (2002 price). We had ...Read more

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Bellagio Fountains

by ak1

Auburn, Washington

May 17, 2006

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Best of IgoUgo The fountains at the Bellagio are a wonderfully romantic spot to hit in the evening when the sun sets and the lights in the water take on a glowing effect. This show has water, fountains, and lights all choreographed to music in front of a beautiful ...Read more

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