Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-25926288-20171216015812/@comment-1295345-20171218180348

8Rob wrote: Another question would be why did they need to use the tree/magical wood?

Using a magic bean wouldn't have been easier. In season 7 it seems they have plenty of them. And, unlike the wardrobe, all of the them could have traveled to SB or the EF.

Or even more, use the Hat. Zelena had it in 6x22. travelling to a different realm wouldn't have been enough. have you forgotten that the curse can take people from different realms (e.g frankenstein). Heck we even saw Henry and Regina travel to different realms (with ease, like they were all just down the corner!)  The wardrobe does more than just transport you to a different realm, it protect the people inside from teh curse.