I agree that Disney normally only offers it during the Summer Months and once a year...now that is not to say they bring it back during the winter, I would highly recommand the Seasonal Pass, yes it is $199 for adults, and has black out periods, and usually these periods are the busiest times for Disney World, but it acts just like the Annual Pass as for as benefits and it is cheaper then the regular 4 day park hopper and you can use it as offten as you like during the year (excluding the black out period)
A Seasonal Pass Holder since 1997