Teatime on the Strip: Bellagio Conservatory & Waldorf-Astoria

There is no shortage of new things to explore in Las Vegas, and that is never more true than when spring arrives! Around here, the new spring display at The Conservatory at Bellagio is an event not to be missed, and this year's theme, "Tea and Tulips" is no exception. Join us as we explore this colorful, fanciful garden tea party...
...And then, for the first time on our channel, we are heading a few doors down to pop into the gorgeous Waldorf-Astoria Las Vegas, to experience a classic English afternoon tea in their equally gorgeous 23rd-floor Tea Lounge. This is a can't miss twofer - Grab a cup of tea and settle in!
To learn more about the Bellagio Conservatory, visit their website:
bellagio.mgmresorts.com/en/en...
To learn more about afternoon tea at the Waldorf-Astoria, visit their website:
www.hilton.com/en/hotels/lasw...
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Opening segment:
The red and blue neon outline is by Thanakorn Jaroensup, courtesy of Pixabay.com:
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The photo of the rainbow and red rocks is by esudroff, courtesy of Pixabay.com:
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All other video clips are our own.
The music is "Love or Lust", from the KZbin Audio Library.
PHOTO & VIDEO CREDITS:
The photo of Mandarin Oriental in 2012 is courtesy of Wikipedia.com:
By Al R - Flickr: Las Vegas, CC BY-SA 2.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
The photo of Ed Libby is from his website, edlibby.com
The clip of the Tea Leaves brand came from their website, tealeaves.com
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Songs from the KZbin Audio Library featured in this video:
- Run One Down - Dan Lebowitz
- Tiptoe_Out_the_Back - Dan Lebowitz
- Touching Moment
Songs and clips from the Epidemic Sound Audio Library:
ES_Endless Pt. 1 - Peter Sandberg
ES_Fountain City - SFX Producer
ES_Bill Me - Ritchie Everett
ES_Time for Spring - Nocturnal Spirits
ES_Spring Blossoms - Ennio Mano
ES_Spring Fling - View Points
ES_Drive-Through Dinner - Magnus Ringblom
ES_Salton Sea 10 - SFX Producer
ES_Bossa for Baden - Vendla
ES_Just One More Night With You - Thiago
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Cinematography: Dale McKenzie, Paula McKenzie
Editing, Voiceover, Post-Production: Dale McKenzie, Final Cut Pro X
Script, Research: Paula McKenzie
Cameras & Gear: iPhone 14 Pro Max, DJI Osmo Pocket 3, & Lumix G9 in 4K video; sound by DJI Osmo Pocket 3 for the tea lounge segment; by Rode Wireless PRO for the outro

[@meetmarty4472]

Gotta love checking things off the ol bucket list.

[@cathycowley5236]

Love that you show all seasons of the Conservatory. Thanks Dale and Paula💐🥰

[@Puglifescratcher]

This was the most excellent video that I’ve seen on the tea at Waldorf Astoria. Also appreciate all the details shown in the conservatory. Happy Spring to you both! 🌷

[@BagsByCABYarnTravels]

Fantastic! Thank you so much, Paula! CAB😍

[@the_benjamin_effect]

Thanks for this great video.

[@tammygardiner8224]

What a gorgeous display. We always appreciate your elegant descriptions and attention to detail when you film. You make us feel like we are actually there. Beautiful video!

[@cristinauy8230]

Wow awesome job paula and dale! Keep up the goodwork.

[@maryweir6474]

Wow! The Conservatory just gets better and better… and that tea lounge was very classy!

[@Go4Corvette]

Thanks for the tour.

[@stephaniehenry571]

Beautiful gardens and tea

[@jholly5747]

Dale, thank you for describing that display at the Bellagio Conservatory. I am blind and I’m trying to picture everything that you talked about in the video in my mind. I went totally blind in December 2022 and I long to see flowers again. I know I will never visit Vegas, but thank you so much for the vivid descriptions.

[@DaleMcKenzie]

Hello! 👋 What a truly moving message - thank you for watching, for taking the time to write, and for sharing how you are able to enjoy our videos without actually seeing them! ❤️ This is Paula responding - as soon as Dale saw this he showed it to me. What we do, what you hear, is truly a team effort: I capture all the detailed info from the placards in the Conservatory, write a script, and then Dale interprets that in his voiceover. Knowing that what we present can help you see it, is so heartwarming. You truly made our day!

[@gardenbarn2444]

Paula, your matching snowdrop pin and earrings are fantastic!! They're the only thing blooming in Montana right now.

[@thomasjohn3608]

Great video one of the best ones. Really made think of my late Mother she would have love it. Thank Paula and you for all you show us

[@Soapboxstomper]

Fun stuff! Thanks Dale and Paula❤❤

[@gbanker2631]

Another great video from the two of you, that was a wonderful afternoon tea, thanks for all the wonderful videos.

[@sweetlifehappywife3460]

Loved this episode

[@bibianaguadalupeislasherre9880]

The spring exhibition at the Bellagio Conservatory looks something straight out of a "Alice in Wonderland" chapter with the teapots.

[@terrirobinson3876]

Paula! A group of your fans doing tea would be so much fun. I know I would go.

[@paticiagarcia3671]

Love the white outfit!!

[@andreas4268]

Thank you for the great video! Afternoon tea is such an amazing opportunity to relax and enjoy luxe treats, sandwiches and scones. It’s one of my fave things to do! Recently went to England and experienced afternoon tea on a few occasions. So enjoyable! We will try the Waldorf when next in Las Vegas….Thanks Paula! 😊

[@clarissaflores3102]

My husband and I LOVE afternoon tea in different places when we travel. Make a reservation for you both at the Petrosian for afternoon tea on the day you return to see the tulips at the conservatory. Just steps away! We'll be there in early May. Can't wait! I hope Aria will bring back teatime soon too. Great video! Thanks.😊

[@debbiecresap955]

Can’t wait to visit soon!!!!

[@micheletimby7]

Loved this!!!🫖☕️❤️

[@LadiCady]

I absolutely loved this trip to the conservatory! The Spring display is amazing and beautifully designed. Thanks for taking us along on your Waldorf-Astoria adventure! I love tea and those splendid tea sandwiches look so delicious. Best video yet!!

[@bernicedefreyne8685]

Wonderful tea review!

[@LuisSanchez-iw7bi]

Bellagio Conservatory is a must see always, It never disappoints, and the tea lounge looks classy. Thanks Dale, Thanks Paula, you are the greatest, I know I always say that, but believe me, You make my week!

[@ButterflyKenzo]

I absolutely loved this video! It made me think what if Paula created a table center piece floral arrangement based on the current theme of the bellagio: using colors, flowers and themes from the conservatory! Showing us how recreate some of the magic of Vegas at home!! It could be a great craft project video

[@bibianaguadalupeislasherre9880]

That would be a great idea for a video.

[@SusanYeo-dr5sz]

Thank you for an amazing vlog. I have watched a couple of vlogs of the spring conservatory but nobody does it like you 2 do & I was so excited to watch it. It was beautiful & I love the detail you put into it. The afternoon tea looks yummy. Thanks again for another brilliant vlog if Bellagio conservatory xx

[@nauricewitsell]

Hopefully, one day, my husband and I will get to Vegas. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. 😊

[@marygrace1968]

Love that you feature the Conservatory. We can't always make it and enjoy seeing the different seasons.

[@susanwu8339]

So good

[@GhettoGirlTravels]

What a blast from the past!!! I had high tea at the Mandarin Oriental, back in 2011! Can’t wait to see the renovation!!!!

[@michaelgane2750]

I absolutely love the videos these two make. This video was well put together and gave me a great idea on my next trip, cant wait to visit this tea room THANKS like always to your great videos. Stay well 👍👍peace

[@NeilMacedo]

The Bellagio conservatory raises the bar every season, it looks magnificent. Paula made me jealous when she went to the Waldorf Astoria, I really want to stay there

[@Sevana523]

Love ❤️❤❤❤

[@Ucongold]

What a lovely video. Thank you, as always, for such a thorough view of the Waldorf.

[@irene1655]

Loved tea there with my famiy and friends and the Las Vegas Black Hat Sorority several years ago.

[@monicasanders810]

I love teapots and tulips are my favorite flower so this spring display was perfect for me. I absolutely love going to afternoon tea. It’s such a fun thing to do especially with friends. I always wanted to go when it was the Mandarin Oriental but I never got a chance to. I would’ve spent the entire two hours, sipping tea and looking at that lovely view.

[@vegastocali]

D&P❤💜💖Happy Spring💐I would love to take my daughter & mom to the conservatory & Tea date. Thank you for this beautiful tour friends. You rock. Paula did a fantastic job filming at the Waldorf i loved hearing her descriptionof the food and walking around the property seeing all the gorgeous flowers and art. Dale's voice is so soothing describing the conservatory and Waldorf. Have a wonderful week everyone💐

[@user-th1xh7cn1o]

Loved the video and have also been there for afternoon tea… what an experience ❤

[@joseph6948]

This was a nice video, Paula!

[@marleneroberts2257]

Great video! I loved afternoon tea at Waldorf Astoria, loved the scenery ( we got a window table).Conservatory is beautiful!

[@chiaraverdi9016]

Love this! ❤

[@garyfilippini551]

I just love this video and I always look forward to the Bellagio conservatory. I am not a tea fan more of coffee but the tea and finger food Paula had looked great. One last thing can Dale do a work out video he looked buff. Have a good week!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jeffreycharles5035]

Glad to see you made it to tea at the Waldorf!

[@sallysenecal9449]

What a beautiful display! I love Teapots and cups. Such creativity! Thanks for the visit.

[@dianepollock3597]

Thank you so much for this video I enjoyed it put a big smile on my face

[@MariaSF60]

Yay!!! Time to see the Spring Bellagio Conservatory!!! …and Paula, I was DROOLING watching you share that beautiful English tea with us!!! I HAVE to try it next time in LV - would never have known it was at the Waldorf …. and that wonderful view!!!❤️❤️❤️ Made my Sunday!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@Black_Benz2023]

The Conservatory display is spectacular as usual. The attention to detail is amazing. I stopped saying that each display is my favorite. Each time they outdo themselves. Thanks for showing this beauty to us.

[@whimsicalhamster88]

Thanks for the video. I was just in Vegas a couple of weeks ago, but they were still putting up the Spring display. Glad to see it through your eyes.

[@davidmurphy1318]

Fantastic u2 loved it.il be there in 10days to see conservatory and all things Vegas can't wait.stay safe u2

[@toddpayne923]

Beautiful video! Love and appreciate you guys!!!

[@user-br4yw6iq6t]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@PhilipGuest]

Great video! You had your scone “Devon style”, which is putting the cream on first, then jam. The “Cornwall style” is jam first, then cream. Just for the record - Devon style is best! 😀

[@Hummingbirds2023]

Oh Dale and Paula!! This was a fabulous favorite to watch, I too love hot tea, Iced as well, but that Bellagio conservatory was delightful. Loved it!! But the afternoon tea at the Waldorf was out of this world lovely , hefty price Yikes $64.00. But as a special occasion save up! Beautiful and you're just gorgeous Paula sweet and refined, lovely to watch. Thoroughly enjoyed today's post! Thank you both so much!!! 💗💜💗 Happy EASTER! 🎉

[@pamhensley4015]

Loved this video! You always show and describe in such detail the Bellagio displays! The afternoon tea was fabulous! Always look forward to your videos and you both do a wonderful job!

[@ettaplace6716]

Love your video Paula! 😊 Bet u felt very elegant .. you looked it !!

[@marydriskell2106]

WOW!! How beautiful is this!! I so enjoyed every detail. ❤️

[@madaboutvegas2622]

That would be an amazing Bellagio Conservatory to see!!! So sad we missed it by a few weeks!!! But high tea has always been on my bucket list too and the price of the one you went to at Waldorf Astoria actually didn’t seem that bad at all!!!! It looked like something I would definitely want to do there ❤ I drink tea, but Scott drinks coffee, so he’s wondering if they would bring out coffee as well; would be interesting to find out 😊

[@kathiestonaker3717]

Do not apologize!!! You are precious😊that’s on my list to do, also. And Dale thank you for the beautiful conservatory video. What a wonderful job both of you.

[@anthonylagano]

Hi Paula . The tea service looked great. I’ve never been in the Waldorf but it’s on my list . I’ll be staying at Bellagio in late April so will definitely check out the Conservatory. The spring version is my favorite as well . Enjoyed the video 😎😎😎

[@busterbud]

Today is another Sunday for a great combo from you two and CNN. First, it's another great look at contemporary Las Vegas in your video, and then tonight the latest episode of "Vegas: The Story of Sin City" on CNN with a historical look back at Las Vegas. Dale is looking quite buffed in that pop-up icon he appeared in! Joe Manganiello has got nothing on you!!!😀

[@maxsipmeier5366]

So nice, awesome thanks for a great Video, hello from Elisabeth and Max Straubing Germany

[@julie6158]

Thanks for sharing with us another wonderful video. Happy Spring! Happy Easter! 😊

[@shawnsundstrom2234]

Absolutely stunning video

[@debbiemata9025]

Thank you so much for a wonderful video. This is absolutely gorgeous. I have never been there during this time. I would love to have tea with Paula. Till next time

[@celiadileone2841]

Loved this! Paula, looking beautiful in white. I’ve had afternoon tea here where I live, but the Vegas one looks spectacular. I’m happy the conservatory will still be the same when we visit soon! Love and best wishes❤❤

[@deniseu2119]

I've always wanted to do the tea there, so I really enjoyed this. I've always wanted to stay there too - but doing the tea is probably the most likely 😊 Another great vlog!

[@VoteAdnanShahab]

Thank you for the update on Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas. I had no idea that they had remodeled the ground floor and brought reception down there. It's been over a year since I last set foot in Waldorf Astoria. I mean, in the whole grand scheme of things, it's not a big deal. But I like to know what's happening and like to avoid being surprised and being thrown off by changes that I was unaware of.

[@rnhim2072]

The convenient backdoor from the Waldorf to Whataburger made me laugh. It reminds me of a commercial with a couple eating out at a fancy restaurant with tiny portion sizes then having to make a fast food run after.

[@emilyrussell4699]

So gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@kathleenbrenner6296]

How absolutely breathtaking!!! The purple is my favorite 💜 The tea sandwiches looked delicious

[@chrisd2076]

Thank you Dale and Paula for this video! Please consider posting a review of the Peppermill Fireside Lounge in the future. Thanks!

[@DaleMcKenzie]

Here you go - from last year, a twofer :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWjGdI2nbc-Niacsi=1acrLDtGsif1-bfQ

[@andysorensen1737]

Always love the Conservatory videos, especially for themes I can’t see in person.

[@amymclemore6551]

Such a gorgeous, fun video. I loved every second. I always love the Conservatory, but I really enjoyed seeing the afternoon tea. The food looked great, but I loved your teacup and teapot the most. Thank you!

[@allanmoore4840]

Another colorful and great video! I toured the conservatory last week and thought it was one of the best ones so far. And what can you say about about the Waldorf-Astoria. It just completes a wonderful day. Thanks.

[@karenc9886]

👍👍

[@preston30]

Hi, from your friends in England, please don't put that much milk in your tea, cut the scone in half and it doesn't matter if the jam or cream goes first and after trying each sandwich cleanse your palate. That curry chicken sandwich should be coronation chicken. But Paula, we love you. You're so lovely. We're coming to Vegas in 2 days, staying at the Waldorf Astoria. As I'm watching this you just said "cleanse my palate" with the lemon dessert. If you're doing any filming between 3-7 Apr, let us know. We'd love to get a picture with you both!

[@Allison-jj1vq]

29 days until check in. 🎉🎉 I don’t think I’ve seen this theme in the conservatory. Thanks for the preview ❤

[@ktchelseafamily3314]

Cute

[@corinnehemsley711]

Stunning this time. Do you know what they do with all the pieces each time they change the display over?

[@petersampson5202]

DEAR MR. & MRS. MCKENZIE, HAPPY NEW YEAR. GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIENDS. I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU AND VERY HAPPY FOR YOU. I HOPE ALL OF YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE. I HOPE YOU HAD THE BEST AND HAPPIEST HOLIDAY SEASON OF YOUR ENTIRE LIFE. I HOPE YOU HAD THE BEST AND HAPPIEST CHRISTMAS OF YOUR ENTIRE LIFE. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH DALE. I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH PAULA. I LOVE MR. ESPARZA AND ALL OF MY BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS SO VERY MUCH. I LOVE PARIS HILTON SO VERY MUCH. I LOVE THE BEAUTIFUL HILTON FAMILY SO VERY MUCH. ALL OF MY BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS ARE BEAUTIFUL HUMAN BEINGS WITH BEAUTIFUL HEARTS. I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL AND THANKFUL. I AM INDESCRIBABLY GRATEFUL AND THANKFUL. I AM SPEECHLESS AND COMPLETELY SURPRISED. OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EVERYTHING HAS BEEN A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE AND FAR BEYOND ANYTHING THAT I HAVE EVER IMAGINED. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE BLESSINGS FROM MY BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS ARE BEYOND EXTRAORDINARY AND BEYOND GINORMOUS. OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THE WALDORF ASTORIA LAS VEGAS. WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW!WOW! THE WALDORF ASTORIA LAS VEGAS WOULD BE A MIRACLE AND A DREAM COME TRUE. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! I LOVE SO MANY BEAUTIFUL WALDORF ASTORIA HOTELS & RESORTS. WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! I LOVE SO MANY MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTELS & RESORTS. WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! THE BELLAGIO LOOKS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL & ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING. WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! I AM INDESCRIBABLY GRATEFUL, THANKFUL & EXCITED. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I HAVE NEVER EVEN DREAMT OF ANYTHING CLOSE TO THIS EXTRAORDINARY AND THIS SPECIAL HAPPENING TO ME AND I WANT EVERYTHING TO COME TRUE WITH ALL OF MY HEART. I WILL ABSOLUTELY BREAK DOWN AND CRY WITH COMPLETE GRATITUDE, HAPPINESS, AMAZEMENT AND JOY. OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ARIA LOOKS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! I LOVE MR. ESPARZA AND ALL OF MY BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS SO VERY MUCH. THANK YOU SO VERY VERY VERY MUCH MR. MCKENZIE. THANK YOU SO VERY VERY VERY MUCH MRS. MCKENZIE. GOD BLESS YOU SO VERY MUCH NY FRIENDS. EVERYTHING HAS BEEN SUCH A PROFOUND BLESSING AND AN ABSOLUTE MIRACLE. WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! SINCERELY PETER

[@josephmalloytravels7516]

Another great video by the best in the business . Do you know how far in advance the displays are planned and made? Thanks for sharing Cheers 🥂🥂🥂

[@kathiestonaker3717]

Quick question Paula. At the tea party, is there a dress code and was it ok to be seated alone?

[@azmary1]

I wonder what happens with all those decorations when displays retire. Do they get stored somewhere indefinitely? Or sold to someone?

[@DaleMcKenzie]

They have huge warehouses here in town where they store them - and when you visit the displays year after year, you see those same design elements get reused many times over, in new ways!

[@cakienudge]

That was wonderful! Looked delicious any you looked so happy. They could have given you a table without the walker in the background. Such a snazzy place should have somewhere out of the way for those.

[@powder-blue]

construction started on a new Waldorf Astoria tower a few years ago here in San Francisco, but the developer backed out with nothing but a giant hole in the ground. Womp womp.

[@afroozafra1638]

thank you very much for letting us to know and I have a question, is this just for spring ? if yes till when we have time to go there and see it.👍🙏

[@texadonkey34]

That’s incredible & I’m helping with a TeaParty for a teens bday party. Tea is suddenly popular & I can tell you, I wasn’t thinking of tea at 16. Lol😆. The detail is fantastic at the Bellagio & your scones looked wonderful. 😋🫖☕.