Yup, this was my biggest issue with the episode overall. Was hoping someone on here had an explanation. Bc to me, that might be the biggest retcon I’ve ever seen. And I’m usually one to let many slip…but I mean come on, the wardrobe is like one of the most vital things in OUAT. It jump-started the show. To just say that it can now bring 3 people back is ridiculous.
I recall in the episode “The Stranger”, Blue mentioned that the magic inside that particular tree only had enough power to transport 2 people. That didn’t necessarily mean that was the same for every tree, because some tress could have more magic in them than others. That could especially be true, if more enchanted tress were able to grow during the course of 30 years.