diff --git a/tests/applications/gnome-text-editor/new_file.pm b/tests/applications/gnome-text-editor/new_file.pm
index fa683eab..30f0a019 100644
--- a/tests/applications/gnome-text-editor/new_file.pm
+++ b/tests/applications/gnome-text-editor/new_file.pm
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ sub run {
     my $self = shift;
     
     # First we will use key combo to open the new document window.
-    sleep 2;
+    sleep 5;
     send_key("ctrl-t");
     assert_screen "gte_new_document_opened";
 
diff --git a/tests/applications/gnome-text-editor/show_shortcuts.pm b/tests/applications/gnome-text-editor/show_shortcuts.pm
index 92eb39a6..de67d028 100644
--- a/tests/applications/gnome-text-editor/show_shortcuts.pm
+++ b/tests/applications/gnome-text-editor/show_shortcuts.pm
@@ -7,7 +7,9 @@ use utils;
 
 sub run {
     my $self = shift;
-    
+    # wait for snapshot restore to settle
+    sleep 5;
+
     # Open Shortcuts.
     send_key("ctrl-?");