diff --git a/features/step_definitions/project_list_steps.rb b/features/step_definitions/project_list_steps.rb
index 27391ad0..0039e3c8 100644
--- a/features/step_definitions/project_list_steps.rb
+++ b/features/step_definitions/project_list_steps.rb
@@ -20,6 +20,8 @@ When /^I drag the project "([^"]*)" below "([^"]*)"$/ do |project_drag, project_
   drop_index = project_list_find_index(project_drop)
   
   page.execute_script "$('#{sortable_css}').simulateDragSortable({move: #{drop_index-drag_index}, handle: '.grip'});"
+  wait_for_ajax
+  wait_for_animations_to_end
 end
 
 When /^I submit a new project with name "([^"]*)"$/ do |project_name|