Desert Passage at Aladdin:
Be whisked away as you stroll the streets of a Moroccan outdoor market. A few times an hour there is a “thunderstorm” that occurs. More or less, water falls from the ceiling into a pool below. There are some sound effects and flashing lights and smoke to make the effect of an actual storm more realistic. If you’re already there it’s worth seeing. It’s even better with some really good gelato you can purchase in the Desert Passage.
Caesars Forum Shops:
At the Forum shops statues come to life and converse to each other while producing a laser light show. This was very cheesy. The sound was bad, and you could barely hear what was being said. The lasers appeared to be no more than glorified laser pens. If you happen to stumble upon it stop and look. Other than that don’t waist your time.
Flamingo:
In the Flamingo is a courtyard and wildlife habitat. We went here at night and it was very romantic. Swaying Palm trees, splashing waterfalls and flamingos gracefully nestled in the lush green grass. It is an oasis from the obnoxious noise and clamor of the strip. You can also view penguins, turtles and massive koi. I had no idea that there were African penguins that didn’t need to live in the cold, so I learned something too. This is worth the trip, especially at night when there is an air of mystery and romance to it all.
Mirage:
Every hour in the evening the Mirage Volcano explodes. It was horribly crowded although we were there early enough to get a spot at the railing. I think more interesting than seeing the volcano explode, was the burning heat you feel during the show. We felt really bad for a real live mouse that was scampering around the bottom of the volcano in petrified fear. He should probably find a better place to set up his home. You should see the volcano because it is something to see, but nothing more. Once is good enough.
Bellagio:
The Botanical conservatory is definitely worth the trip. The theme, which changes frequently, was Philadelphia and independence. There was a giant liberty bell illuminated by the massive skylight overhead. There were also depictions of children made of flowers engaging in summer fun activities. My favorite part however was the display of miniature fountains that danced, jumped and splashed to various tunes. It was beautiful, comical and entertaining all at the same time. You could spend at least an hour hear admiring the colorful flowers and plants.
In front of the Bellagio is their famous fountain show. It is both emotional and grand, as the music appears to direct the powerful water into a magnificent dance. I would not recommend going on a weekend night. We went on a Saturday and there was an obnoxious evangelist on his actual soapbox yelling at the top of his lungs at the crowd waiting to experience the fountains. People begged him to just be quiet while the fountains were going, but he yelled that they were more concerned with watching a silly show and that their souls were all destined for hell and they didn’t care. He ruined the whole experience for everyone. He must not work during the week however, because every night we were able to stop, watch and enjoy the fountains undisturbed.
MGM:
If you’re waiting for diner seating or for someone to finish playing star wars slots take a walk around the lion habitat. The habitat itself with waterfalls and streams and two stories is actually more interesting than the lions themselves. The lions themselves seemed rather bored.