There was also the suggestion of a vortex opening up like in “The Return” causing all of the damage, and possibly sucking Mary Margaret and Emma in which is why they’re nowhere to be found in any of the pictures so far.
It does seem strange that two of the leads haven’t been spotted at all in any of the outdoor scenes, but I wonder how they would be able to get them back if they got sucked into a vortex. It could explain Jefferson’s appearance though, and his hat being in one of the photos. (Of course, when I want to find the photo, I can’t but I know Prince Charming is in it too.)
So I’m guessing maybe it might go like this just based on what spoilers have been given so far if Snow and Emma did get sucked into a vortex.
I saw these on my tumblr, which may account for Ginnifer Goodwin’s (SW’s) absence. It also seems Jennifer Morrison (Emma) is finally on set:
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